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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Guangzhou

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Guangzhou, China

Updated August 8, 2019

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Guangzhou, China

The Qingping Market

A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.

Guangzhou, China

Whitewater Village Scenic Area

Man-made waterfall is the tallest in Mainland China.
Guangzhou Circle.

Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou Circle

The world's tallest circular building is loaded with symbolism, but many just see a big donut.
Huanghuagang Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs

Guangzhou, China

Huanghuagang Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs

A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.
Walkway inside the gardens.

Guangzhou, China

Tomb of Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqqas

A shrine to the missionary who first brought Islam to China.
Bean-shaped pillow with child design, Northern Song Dynasty.

Guangzhou, China

Ceramic Pillows at the Museum of the Nanyue King's Mausoleum

Three floors above a 2,000-year-old royal tomb is a rare collection of ancient porcelain pillows.
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Toilet Bowl Waterfall

What can compare to the comforting sound of 10,000 toilets running?
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