Guangzhou Customs House | Travel through a century-old clock tower

📍Address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🚗Transportation: Take subway Line 6/8 to Culture Park Station, Exit A, and walk for 5 minutes. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00 (free admission, closed on Mondays) 🏛️Century-old architectural aesthetics: The neoclassical clock tower (built in 1916) features Roman columns, a dome, and a vintage clock. Take stunning photos of the "Little Bund of Guangzhou". The night view is even more spectacular when the lights are on! 🕰️Yuehai Customs Museum: The three-story exhibition hall reveals the history of customs over the past century. See Qing Dynasty tax bills, old customs clearance tools, and Republic of China uniforms. Interactive projections recreate the trade ship traffic of the Thirteen Factories. 🌉A city walk along the Pearl River: Turn right out of the museum onto Yanjiang West Road, which connects Shamian Island, Aiqun Mansion, and the Postal Museum. This cluster of vintage buildings offers picturesque views at every turn. ✅Photo guide: - The best time to capture the light and shadow on the clock tower facade is after 4pm on a sunny day. - Take panoramic photos from the railing across the road to frame the clock tower and the Pearl River together. - The arched windows on the second floor and the spiral staircase create a wonderful atmosphere! ✅The clock tower chimes at noon (12:00) and 6pm every day. Don't miss it! ✅Free guided tours are available daily at 10:30 and 15:00, offering in-depth insights into the secret history of customs. Nearby restaurants ▪️Datong Restaurant: An 8-minute walk away. This restaurant is known for its top-notch Cantonese morning tea. The crispy chicken is a must-try. ▪️Qiao Gourmet: Located on Shamian Island. This restaurant has a 40-year legacy of serving delicious pigeon, known for its crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. ▪️Sheng Ji Seafood Restaurant: Situated on Yanjiang West Road, this restaurant offers stunning river views and serves sizzling clay pot dishes. Explore two hundred years of Guangzhou's trade history in one building. Come and experience the sounds of the Pearl River and the echoes of history!🛳️