Yuexiu district
- Martyr's Park, Yuexiu Park, People's Park, Exchange Park

Yuexiu district is the commercial, political, educational and cultural centre of Guangdong. It is situated to the West of Tianhe and East of Liwan and is the old part of Guangzhou's city center, where you find many historical buildings, and buildings in more traditional style, especially along Zhongshan Road and aroudn People's Park and Exchange Square. In Yuexiu you will find the old part with attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Six Banyan Trees (that we didn't manage to find), Shangxiajiu pedestrian street (we didn't find that either), the large, hilly and beautiful Yuexiu Park, Martyr's Park, People's Park and more. There are also many skyscrapers, shopping malls and luxury hotels. Just south of Yuexiu district, Pearl River, China's 3rd longest river, is flowing. Bridges connect it with Haizhu district. Here you find many nice illuminated river boats, great bridges and amazing views of the skyline. The Yuexiu district was established in 1960 and expanded a lot in 2005.Yuexiu is the historic center of the former Nanyue kingdom, that was established 204 B.C.

China International Center (62 floors, 269m, built 2007) and Martyr's Park, Yuexiu district. Guangdong International Hotel, 200m tall with 63 floors, was one of the first skyscrapers of Guangzhou and was the city's tallest building 1991-96. Yuexiu district 105 Postmodern skyscraper in Yuexiu district. Martyr's Park was built in 1954 to commemorate martyrs who died bravely for the communist party. It has a cemetary and many monuments, like the Uprising Monument. It is nowadays surrounded by Yuexiu's skyscrapers and shopping malls. Martyr's Park was built in 1954 to commemorate martyrs who died bravely for the communist party. It has a cemetary and many monuments, like the Uprising Monument. It is nowadays surrounded by Yuexiu's skyscrapers and shopping malls. Uprising Monument, Martyr's Park. Martyr's Park Guangzhou Liberation Monument, Haizhu Square, a square close to Pearl River and Shamian Island. Around the square there are a lot of markets and stores. Haizhu Square with Binbin Plaza shopping mall. Haizhu Square, looking towards Landmark Hotel that was built in 1991. Haizhu Square, a square close to Pearl River and Shamian Island. Around the square there are a lot of markets and stores. Haizhu Square, a square close to Pearl River and Shamian Island. Around the square there are a lot of markets and stores. Haizhu Square, a square close to Pearl River and Shamian Island. Around the square there are a lot of markets and stores. Haizhu Square, a square close to Pearl River and Shamian Island. Around the square there are a lot of markets and stores. Yanjiangxi Lu (Yanjiangxi Road). Martyr's Park. Martyr's Park and Yuexiu skyline. China International Center (62 floors, 269m, built 2007) and China Plaza shopping center. Martyr's Park Martyr's Park CTS Centre was built in 2000 in baroque/postmodern style and has 26 floors. It is situated at Exchange Square at the busy intersection opposite People's Park and is significant for looking like an older building was placed on top of a modern one. It houses offices and a shopping mall. CTS Centre was built in 2000 in baroque/postmodern style and has 26 floors. It is situated at the busy intersection opposite People's Park and is significant for looking like an older building was placed on top of a modern one. It houses offices and a shopping mall. People's Park (Renmin Gongyuan), central Yuexiu. It was etablished in 1921 as the first public park in Guangzhou. It is situated between Dr Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall/Yuexiu Park and Jiefang Road. People's Park (Renmin Gongyuan), central Yuexiu. It was etablished in 1921 as the first public park in Guangzhou. It is situated between Dr Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall/Yuexiu Park and Jiefang Road. People's Park (Renmin Gongyuan), central Yuexiu. It was etablished in 1921 as the first public park in Guangzhou. It is situated between Dr Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall/Yuexiu Park and Jiefang Road. People's Park (Renmin Gongyuan), central Yuexiu. It was etablished in 1921 as the first public park in Guangzhou. It is situated between Dr Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall/Yuexiu Park and Jiefang Road. Dongfengzhong Road and the entrance to People's Park Guangzhou Zero Point, People's Park. People's Park People's Park Lion statue, People's Park People's Park People's Park, towards CTS Centre. Pavilion, People's Park People's Park People's Park towards Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hallis an octagon-shaped building between People's Park and Yuexi Park. It was built by funds raised by people in memory of Sun Yat-sen. It was built 1929-31 and has a stage with a capacity for 3240 people. Having been severely damaged it was repaired and improved several times until 1998. Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hallis an octagon-shaped building between People's Park and Yuexi Park. It was built by funds raised by people in memory of Sun Yat-sen. It was built 1929-31 and has a stage with a capacity for 3240 people. Having been severely damaged it was repaired and improved several times until 1998. Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hallis an octagon-shaped building between People's Park and Yuexi Park. It was built by funds raised by people in memory of Sun Yat-sen. It was built 1929-31 and has a stage with a capacity for 3240 people. Having been severely damaged it was repaired and improved several times until 1998. Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hallis an octagon-shaped building between People's Park and Yuexi Park. It was built by funds raised by people in memory of Sun Yat-sen. It was built 1929-31 and has a stage with a capacity for 3240 people. Having been severely damaged it was repaired and improved several times until 1998. Jiefang Road, Yuexiu district. The entrance to Yuexiu Park. Guangzhou Qiyi Lu (Guangzhou Qiyi Road) is a narrow, winding, road with small stores, markets, shoe stands and buildings in typical Chinese style. It is very crowded and a bit chaotic, but it is worth to visit since it gives a taste of "the real China". . Guangzhou Qiyi Lu (Guangzhou Qiyi Road) is a narrow, winding, road with small stores, markets, shoe stands and buildings in typical Chinese style. It is very crowded and a bit chaotic, but it is worth to visit since it gives a taste of "the real China". . Side street of Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Side street of Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Side street of Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Side street of Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. The London taxis are manufactured in Guangzhou nowadays, that's why you can see some of them here. Guangzhou Qiyi Road. A school at Guangzhou Qiyi Road. Guangzhou Exchange Square. Intersection Guangzhou Qiyi Road/Donfengdong Road at People's Park, one of the most central part s of old Guangzhou. Guangzhou Exchange Square. Intersection Guangzhou Qiyi Road/Donfengdong Road at People's Park, one of the most central part s of old Guangzhou. Guangzhou Exchange Square. Intersection Guangzhou Qiyi Road/Donfengdong Road at People's Park, one of the most central part s of old Guangzhou. Guangzhou Exchange Square. Intersection Guangzhou Qiyi Road/Donfengdong Road at People's Park, one of the most central part s of old Guangzhou. Zhongshan Road is a narrow, winding, road with small stores, markets, shoe stands, buildings in typical Chinese style and trolley buses. It is very crowded and a bit chaotic, but it is worth to visit since it gives a taste of "the real China". We visited it when looking after the famous Temple of Six Banyan Trees , that we didn't manage to find. Zhongshan Road is a narrow, winding, road with small stores, markets, shoe stands, buildings in typical Chinese style and trolley buses. It is very crowded and a bit chaotic, but it is worth to visit since it gives a taste of "the real China". We visited it when looking after the famous Temple of Six Banyan Trees, that we didn't manage to find. Zhongshan Road is a narrow, winding, road with small stores, markets, shoe stands, buildings in typical Chinese style and trolley buses. It is very crowded and a bit chaotic, but it is worth to visit since it gives a taste of "the real China". We visited it when looking after the famous Temple of Six Banyan Trees, that we didn't manage to find. Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu district. A man was playing with this drone above the traffic, Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu district. Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu district. Side street, Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu district. Trolley bus, Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu district. Old fashioned lorry bike and modern trolley bus, Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu district. Zhongshan Road Zhongshan Road Zhongshan Road Zhongshan Road Side street to Zhongshan Road. The base of the baroque CTS Centre from Zhongshan Road. Skyscrapers of Yuexiu Chinese cookies CTS Centre and People's Park. People's Park Chaotic, crowded streets in typical Chinses style near Guangxiao Temple, an ancient temple that was closed for reconstruction or demolishment (that I hope not) during when we finally managed to find it! Chaotic, crowded streets in typical Chinses style near Guangxiao Temple, an ancient temple that was closed for reconstruction or demolishment (that I hope not) during when we finally managed to find it! Chaotic, crowded streets in typical Chinses style near Guangxiao Temple, an ancient temple that was closed for reconstruction or demolishment (that I hope not) during when we finally managed to find it! Rundown highrises near Guangxiao Temple, an ancient temple that was closed for reconstruction during when we finally managed to find it! Church near Guangxiao Temple, an ancient temple that was closed for reconstruction during when we finally managed to find it! Chaotic, crowded streets in typical Chinses style near Guangxiao Temple, an ancient temple that was closed for reconstruction or demolishment (that I hope not) during when we finally managed to find it! Martyr's Park was built in 1954 to commemorate martyrs who died bravely for the communist party. It has a cemetary and many monuments, like the Uprising Monument. It is nowadays surrounded by Yuexiu's skyscrapers and shopping malls. Martyr's Park was built in 1954 to commemorate martyrs who died bravely for the communist party. It has a cemetary and many monuments, like the Uprising Monument. It is nowadays surrounded by Yuexiu's skyscrapers and shopping malls. China International Center (62 floors, 269m, built 2007) Yuexiu district seen from Haizhu Bridge above Pearl River. Yuexiu district seen from Haizhu Bridge above Pearl River. Yuexiu district seen from Haizhu Bridge above Pearl River. Yuexiu district seen from Haizhu Bridge above Pearl River. The tall building to the left is the Landmark Canton hotel, built as early as in 1991. Yuexiu district seen from Haizhu Bridge above Pearl River. Yuexiu district seen from Haizhu Bridge above Pearl River. Highway near Hazhu Square. Communist monument on the Haizhu Bridge. Metropolitan Plaza, shopping mall and residential highrises near Hazhu Square. White Swan Hotel in Yuexiu district opposite Shamian Island was built in 1983 as one of the first highrises in Guangzhou. Small modern Chinese restaurant near Martyr's Park, Yuexiu district. Small modern Chinese restaurant near Martyr's Park, Yuexiu district. Small modern Chinese restaurant near Martyr's Park, Yuexiu district. Some American movies are shown in China. China Plaza shopping mall Zhongshan Road Martyr's Park. China International Center (62 floors, 269m, built 2007) Model in the metro station. Yuexiu district by night, near one of the gates to Yuexiu Park. Yuexiu district by night, near one of the gates to Yuexiu Park. One of the gates to Yuexiu Park. Zhongshan Road has many design stores. Zhongshan Road has many design stores. Zhongshan Road has many design stores. Traffic of Zhongshan Road, Yuexiu district.