Yuexiu Park sprawls across seven hills and three artificial lakes in the centre of old Guangzhou. The 12 m bronze Five Rams Statue (1959), based on the founding legend of the 'City of Rams', is the de facto symbol of Guangzhou — every visitor takes the same photo. Beyond the statue, the park is a living museum: the only surviving section of the Ming-dynasty city wall (1380), the five-storey Zhenhai Tower (1380, now the Guangzhou Museum), and the Sun Yat-sen Monument obelisk. Locals come here at dawn for tai chi and ballroom dancing, and at dusk for choral singing — a great way to people-watch Cantonese seniors at play. The park is free and open dawn-to-dusk; budget 90 minutes for the highlights or half a day to wander. Entrances at multiple Metro stops (Yuexiu Park, Line 2 is the most central).
Address
988 Jiefang North Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
越秀区解放北路988号
Highlights
- Five Rams Statue (五羊石像)12m bronze sculpture of the founding myth — Guangzhou's emblem
- Zhenhai Tower (镇海楼)5-storey Ming watchtower (1380) housing the Guangzhou Museum
- Sun Yat-sen MonumentObelisk on Yuexiu Hill with sweeping city views
- Ming City Wall RemnantOnly surviving section of Guangzhou's 14th-century rammed-earth wall
- Morning Local LifeTai chi, ballroom dancing, opera choirs — arrive 7-9am to catch the scene
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Early morning for locals doing tai chi, or late afternoon for dance circles
- Wi-Fi: unknown
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (5 reviews)
Diane F.·TripAdvisor·4/5
The Five Rams Statue is the photo every Guangzhou visitor needs. But the real charm is watching elderly locals do tai chi at dawn.
2026-04-07
晨练老人家·Xiaohongshu·5/5
广州人民的后花园,早上六点半就开始热闹,太极、合唱、跳交谊舞——人间烟火气。
2026-03-21
Mike L.·Google Maps·5/5
Zhenhai Tower (the old Ming watchtower) has a small but excellent Guangzhou history museum. Free with park entry.
2026-04-22
Antoine D.·TripAdvisor·4/5
Huge urban park, multiple lakes, good for an afternoon stroll. The Ming city wall section is small but historically significant.
2026-02-08
ParkLover·YouTube·4/5
Pro tip: arrive 7am Saturday morning. The opera chorus at the bandstand is incredible cultural moment.
2026-01-19
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