China Tourism Day is here, and Canton Tower is about to dazzle

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2026.05.19 16:46 GMT+8

China Tourism Day is here, and Canton Tower is about to dazzle

Updated 2026.05.19 16:46 GMT+8

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Dim sum is counted as one of the staples of Cantonese cuisine. /VCG

What comes to mind when you think of Guangdong?

The Yingge dance, or the "dance to the hero's song," is a popular folk dance in south China's Guangdong Province. /VCG

Dim sum and dragon boats, Cantonese Opera and kung fu legends. Lion dances and Yingge dances, Lingnan architecture, and the wild side of Chimelong Safari Park – this southern Chinese province packs a punch.

Home to giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys and wildlife from around the world, Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, welcomes visitors of all ages for an unforgettable wildlife adventure. /VCG

And right now, all eyes are on its provincial capital.

Listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in China in 2006, the Guangdong lion dance is a traditional folk art that combines dance, music and martial arts. /VCG

Guangzhou is serving as the main venue for this year's themed events of China Tourism Day, a national celebration held every May 19 since 2011 to promote travel and cultural heritage across China.

An aerial view of Canton Tower, one of the most iconic landmarks of Guangzhou in south China's Guangdong Province. /VCG

Tonight, the Canton Tower, one of Guangzhou's most iconic landmarks, will be all lit up at a launch event blending regional tradition and cutting-edge tech into a dazzling visual experience for visitors from near and far. Don't miss it.

China Tourism Day is here, and Canton Tower is about to dazzle

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