Timeline
09:59
Site of The 1st National Congress of Kuomintang of China
Arrive at the Site of The 1st National Congress of Kuomintang of China as it opens. Explore the Clock Building and the auditorium where the 1924 congress was held, and visit the Luxun Memorial Hall inside.
12:29
Walk nine minutes to Cultural Street. Browse this area for antiques and traditional Chinese artistic goods before heading to lunch.
12:59
Stop at 1200bookshop for a coffee or light snack. This bookshop is open from 10:00 to 22:00, so it is ready for you by mid-morning.
19:29
Guangzhou Martyrs' Memorial Garden
Head to Guangzhou Martyrs' Memorial Garden. This park is dedicated to those who fought in the 1927 Communist Uprising. Arrive here as the golden light begins to fade, allowing you to view the monuments in the soft evening glow.
Local tip
The anchor museum opens at 09:00. Plan your morning visit early to avoid the heat and crowds. The memorial garden is a quiet place to reflect as the day ends.
Check before you go
- The Site of The 1st National Congress of Kuomintang of China is open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00.
- 1200bookshop is open Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).