Yuexiu Park
Guangdong · China
Have a stroll in a nice park with beautiful landscape in the old part of the city, to see some important sites including the old landmark of Guangzhou-the Five-Ram Statue and cultural heritages and historical relics like the 600 years old city wall of Ming Dynasty, the five stories ancient building Zhenhai Tower(now serves as Guangzhou museum), Sun Yat-sen Monument (commemorating the father of Democratic China), Yuexiu Hill Football Stadium(the lucky place of home field to one of the two Guangzhou football teams)
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yuexiu Park
Welcome to Yuexiu Park, the largest and most historically significant public green space in the heart of Guangzhou. Spanning over seven mountains of the Yuexiu range, this park is not merely a place of recreation but a landscape…
Listen in the app2The Five Rams Statue — Legend of the City
Our first stop is the iconic Five Rams Statue, the undisputed symbol of Guangzhou. Perched atop a hill, this stone sculpture depicts a legend that dates back over two thousand years. …
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Continuing our ascent, we reach the Zhenhai Tower, also known as the 'Five-Story Pagoda.' This striking red building is one of the oldest and most beautiful landmarks in Guangzhou, originally built in 1380 during the early Ming…
Listen in the app4Sun Yat-sen Monument and Revolutionary History
Located on the southern slope of Yuexiu Hill is the Sun Yat-sen Monument, a grand granite obelisk dedicated to the 'Founding Father of Modern China.' Completed in 1929, the monument honors Dr. Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary…
Listen in the app5Ancient City Wall — Remnants of the Ming Dynasty
Near the Zhenhai Tower, you can find one of the most significant archaeological relics in the park: a well-preserved section of the Ancient City Wall. These fortifications were built in 1380 during the Ming Dynasty, when the city…
Listen in the app6Beixiu Lake — Serenity and Reflection
In the center of the park lies Beixiu Lake, a large and tranquil body of water that offers some of the park's most picturesque views. Like many traditional Chinese parks, Yuexiu Park places a high value on the combination of…
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As you wander the winding paths between the major monuments, you will encounter various sculpture gardens and floral displays that change with the seasons. Yuexiu Park is famous for its flower shows, particularly during the…
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As we conclude our journey through Yuexiu Park, take a final look back at the green canopy of the hills. This park is a remarkable survivor, a place where the ancient roots of Guangzhou are preserved for modern residents to enjoy. …
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What is Yuexiu Park?
Yuexiu Park is a place in Guangdong · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangdong · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.1420, 113.2617 |
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