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Things to do with kids in Guangzhou

19 family-friendly places in Guangzhou: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Guangzhou
Photo: Shujianyang, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Things to do with kids in Guangzhou

  1. SeeMuseumLiwan

    Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

    陈家祠 Chén jiā cí

    This is very well preserved architecture from the 19th century, and one of the finest surviving examples of traditional Cantonese architecture. It used to belong to a wealthy family with the surname Chen and now is a museum that houses many articles including ivory sculptures and artistic statues. Watch for the beautiful rocks in the backyard and the incredibly intricate roof carvings.

    Daily 08:30–17:30¥10 for adults; ¥5 for seniors 60-65 and students; free for children under 18 and seniors over 65. Foreigners need to present their passport to buy tickets · Entry 10 CNY

  2. EatChinese restaurantLiwan

    Guangzhou Restaurant

    广州酒家

    This Cantonese family restaurant is famous for its signature dishes Wenchang Chicken and special baby pig. It has several branches in the city. Other locations include 20 Binjiang West Road (滨江西路20号) and 112 Tiyu East Road (体育东路112号).

  3. SeeYuexiu

    Guangzhou Zoo

    Extensive zoo, seems well-run. It incorporates Guangzhou Ocean World 广州海洋馆, with over 200 kinds of fish and other rare ocean creatures.

  4. SeeTianhe

    Grandview Museum of Natural Science

    正佳自然科学博物馆

    A privately owned museum dedicated to the natural sciences. It displays a variety of rock and fossil specimens, including dinosaur fossils.

    Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat Sun 10:00-22:00, no entry in last 30 minutesStandard tickets are ¥88; children under 1.5 meters and seniors aged 65 and over pay ¥48

  5. DoNorth and East

    Baiyun Children's Park

    白云儿童公园

    Large free children's park with a rich variety of rides, a beautiful natural environment and convenient transportation connections.

    8AM-6PM0

  6. BuyHaizhu

    Rock Square

    凯德乐峰广场 Kǎidé Lèfēng Guǎngchǎng

    A shopping mall that has shops, restaurants, a cinema, children's entertainment and other leisure facilities, making it a convenient place for shopping and entertainment.

    Closed · opens 10 am

  7. EatTianhe Not mapped

    BOCA Restaurant and Cafe

    This place serves appetizer, soups, salads, sandwiches, rice delights, pastas and other main courses. Kids' meal is available.

  8. EatLiwan Not mapped

    Lucy's Cafe & Restaurant

    Located near the White Swan hotel, Lucy's Cafe & Restaurant is an established American restaurant on Shamian Island. They serve everything from burgers to pasta to Tex-mex, and portions are large. This is a favorite for adoption families who stays on the island.

  9. DoAquarium

    Grandview Mall Aquarium

    The Grandview Mall Aquarium, also known as "The Ocean World," is on the second floor of Grandview Shopping Mall (Zhengjia Square) in the city of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. The aquarium is considered one of the longest in a shopping mall in China. The main tank in the aquarium is approximately 30 meters long, 3 meters wide and 3 meters high.

  10. DoZoo

    Guangzhou Zoological Garden

    120 先烈中路

    Closed · opens 8 amEntry 20CNY

  11. DoZoo

    广州动物园

  12. DoAmusement park

    摩天轮 Bubble Tram

    222 Yuejiang W Rd

  13. DoAquarium

    广州海洋馆

  14. DoArcade

    拉丁餐厅

    3/F,Grandview Mall

  15. DoZoo

    地铁动物园站 - Zoo Metro Station

    地铁五号线 - Metro Line 5

  16. DoZoo

    廣州動物園

  17. DoWater park

    珠江泳场水上乐园

  18. DoTheme park

    耀华大街历史文化街区

  19. DoTheme park

    金印游乐场

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps. Some descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).