It(Baiyun shan) makes a pleasant half day trip away from the traffic and congestion of Guangzhou . The Mountain (known locally as White Clouds Mountain ) is approximately 15 km north of the city and is part of the Kunshan Mountain range.

This is a pretty spot with pagodas, monasteries and tea houses dotted about the mountain park. The mountain has some nice scenery and is refreshingly lush and green. It can get busy here, and the Chinese are particularly keen on this mountain but, it is large enough to enable you to rid yourself of the crowds. The peak, 'Star touching hill' (Moxing Ling) is a three-hour walk from the base and affords spectacular views over the surrounding countryside and city. The view at sunset is especially nice.

The Orchid Park ( Lan pu ) is a spectacular and unique sight in the summer months when there are over 100 different types of orchid on display here. In winter however, there is much less to see and it is hardly worth making the effort.

This cool and quiet garden is elegantly designed with winding paths, pools, pavilions and flower beds. It is a traditional Chinese style garden and is the perfect place to escape the smoggy streets of Guangzhou .

It(Liu rong si) is a pretty and exceptionally well maintained temple situated in the heart of Guangzhou . The Temple originally had a different name but was renamed the 'banyan tree' temple by the dissident poet Su Dongpo who visited the site in 1,100. This is a very active working temple.