A glimpse into China's cultural crossroads
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Time travel to ancient China
The Highest Point of Ancient Guangzhou
Take a tour of the Zhenhai Tower in Guangzhou Museum
Gateway to the globe
Guangzhou maritime crossroads
Government offices
On the central axis of Guangzhou ancient city, the government offices are close to the commercial streets, which is unique in China
What's the tallest building on the hills?
The five-storied pagoda is the Zhenhai Tower, the landmark of the old Guangzhou city
City gate towers
The city gate reflects the importance Guangzhou attached to commerce in ancient times
Temples & pagodas
They are the evidences of Guangzhou's 2,200-year history
Canton porcelain and the Chinoiserie
Begin with the timeless beauty of Chinese porcelain
What's unique in Canton porcelain?
Intricate floral designs
Did you know? Guangzhou's official flower is Bombax ceiba, commonly known as "cotton-tree flowers".
Canton furniture
Appreciate the beauty and utility
What's key in Cantonese furniture?
Carving
Black wood armchair with mother-of-pearl inlays featuring flowers
The postcards from Guangzhou
Celebrate the Chinese New Year through the art of rice paper paintings
Threads of Canton silk embroidery
Explore how each thread weaves a story of Guangzhou’s artistic finesse
Windows to the world
Unveil the symbols made into glass windows
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