Tianhe District

Getting there

By bus 1 Tianhe Bus Station, 633 Yanling Road 633. The station serves southern and central China, reaching as far as Gansu Province. There are also many routes to cities in Guangdong.

By rail 2 Guangzhou East Railway Station (Guǎngzhōu Dōngzhàn). Services routes to Hong Kong and some mainland cities. Metro line 1 ends here.

By metro Tianhe is served by metro lines 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

See

1 19th Route Army Martyrs Cemetery, 113 Shuiyin Road (113) (300 meters east of Shaheding Metro Station on Line 6), ☏ +86 20 87047408, [email protected]. 06:30-21:00. Dedicated to the many members of the Kuomintang-led 19th Route Army who died fighting the Japanese during the January 28 Incident in Shanghai in 1932. Since most of the deceased soldiers and officers were originally from Guangdong Province, their bodies were taken here for burial. The cemetery includes a memorial hall and a museum. Free. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Guangdong Museum, 2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town 2 (Metro 3; 5 Zhujiiang New Town; exit B1; APM Opera House; exit C; or bus 18; 293; 669; or 886), ☏ +86 20 38046886. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. The new museum is located in Zhujiang New Town, not to be confused with the old Guangdong Museum (in Yuexiu District near Metro 1 Peasant Movement Institute Station). This is the biggest museum in the city. It has exhibits Guangzhou's history, culture, science and nature. Arrive early as admission is limited to 5,000 per day. Personal ID is required to obtain free tickets at ticket office. (updated Oct 2012) 3 Guangzhou Library, 4 Zhujiang Road East (4) (opposite the north side of the Guangdong Museum; near the Guangzhou Opera House station on the APM line), ☏ +86 20 83836666, [email protected]. 09:00-21:00, some sections close at 17:30; not open on Wednesday. Opened in 2013, this building is known for its architecture. Free. (updated Jan 2018) 4 Guangzhou Opera House. Opened in 2010, this venue was designed by Zaha Hadid and is known for its architecture. (updated Jan 2018) 5 Shipai Village. The largest urban village in Guangzhou. An "urban village" in China is a village that has been swallowed up by the expanding city, while still retaining its village population and culture. (updated Jan 2018) 6 South China National Botanical Garden (previously known as the South China Botanical Garden), 723 Xing

Buy

1 Grandview Mall (Zhengjia Plaza) (Zhèngjiā Guǎngchǎng), 228 Tianhe Road, (228) (Metro 1; 3 Tianhe Sports Center Exit D3), ☏ +86 20 3833-0098. This is the largest mall in Guangzhou, in the heart of Tianhe District. It includes famous fashion stores and several department stores, with beautiful musical fountains and fantastic views. Number of shoppers can reach half a million a day on holidays and festivals. This mall includes many Western food chains, such as Starbucks, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Other venues include ice skating rink, amusement park and a five-star cinema. 2 Tee Mall (Tiānhé Chéng), 208 Tianhe Road (208) (Metro 1 Tiyu Xilu; right above the station). This is one of the busiest and most popular shopping malls in the heart of the city. 3 Zhongtian Shopping Mall (Zhōngtiān Gòuwù Chéng), 233 (Metro 3 Linhexi Exit D; at CITIC Plaza near the East Train Station). This plaza is more than a place to shop and eat. The plaza has great one-stop service to meet your banking, dry cleaning, grooming and transportation ticket needs. 4 Taikoo Hui (Tàigǔhuì) (Metro Shipaiqiao). Upscale shopping center. Has a big food court on the floor below ground level. (updated Oct 2019)

Eat

Traditional Baifu Restaurant, 112 Tiyu East Road (112) (3F; Baifu Plaza; Metro 1 Tianhe Sports Center), ☏ +86 20 3880-8268. Chuan Guo Yan Yi, 140-148 Tiyu East Road (140-148), ☏ +86 20 3887-9879. The restaurant specializes in Sichuan (Szechwan) hot pot. It is busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This high end restaurant is popular among expats and those who like hot and spicy food.

Southeast Asian Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant, 2/F, Xiang Long Garden, 181 Tianhe North Road (181) (Metro 3 Linhexi), ☏ +86 20 8525-0821. This famous Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes. Ask for the more fiery version of your meal, if you're used to Thai cuisine, as the dishes are somewhat localized. 1 Banana Leaf (Tianhe), 28 Tianhe North Road (282) (Metro 3 Linhexi; 2/F; Times Square), ☏ +86 20 3891-0728. Banana Leaf is an established traditional Thai restaurant chain. Tai Man Guan, 7F Tower North East, Teemall, 208 Tianhe Road (2087) (Metro 3 Tiyu Xilu). The Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes with great curry and noodle dishes.

Western 13 Factories, 7 Tianhe North Street (Metro 3 Linhexi exit B), ☏ +86 20 3884 9230. 11:00-00:00. Menu has a heavy American Southern influence, with authentic gumbo, jambalaya, po' boys and pulled pork all on offer, but French, Spanish and Italian dishes are also served. It is a favor of both expats and locals. Oggi Trattoria, 1 Tiyu East Road (1), ☏ +86 20 8751-5882, [email protected]. 11AM-midnight. Come and enjoy their great pizza and pasta with choice Italian wine. BOCA Restaurant and Cafe, 75 Tianhe East Road #107 (75107), ☏ +86 20 8759-1558. This place serves appetizer, soups, salads, sandwiches, rice delights, pastas and other main courses. Kids' meal is available.

Drink & nightlife

Pubs 1 Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant, Shop 101, 8 Xinsheng Road, Zhujiang New Town (8101) (Metro Line 5; Liede Station Exit D), ☏ +86 20 3886-2675, [email protected]. Su-Th 09:00-02:00, F Sa 09:00-04:00. Hooley's is an Irish-themed pub with a focus on live music performances (rock; pop; folk and jazz). Serves Irish, Italian and fusion dishes. Bakes its own bread. Music Friday to Saturday with open mic sessions on Wednesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays. Hooley's also has a branch in Zhongshan. Tavern Sports Bar (Metro APM Guangzhou Opera House), poly 108/ 2 huajiu Road, Zhujiang New Town (2), ☏ +86 20 8550-3038. Daily 11:30-02:00. Tavern Bar is an English-style pub serving appetizers, pub-grub and international food. Happy Hour from 16:00-20:00 and all day Monday, Happy Hour pints from ¥20. Range of draught beers and cocktails. Shows live sports on big screen TVs. Pool tables and private rooms are available. Quiz night every Wednesday at 8:30PM.

Sleep

Budget Aaishe Youth Hostel, Tian shou lu, building #6 (6), apt at 10th floor, (A B)(10AB), ☏ +86 13828437650, [email protected]. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. An apartment converted to a hostel, it has 20 beds, free Wi-Fi, a/c and 24-hour hot water. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. It is close to Guangzhou East Railway Station but located on the north side of Tianhe, which is away from touri