Guangzhou is noted as the largest and oldest foreign trade port of China. It is a city which integrates the traditional Chinese culture and the modern culture. There is a large number of foreign tourists would like to make a Tibet tour from Guangzhou so as to explore the history and culture of the ancient city.
Baiyun Mountain (White Cloud Mountain) is praised as "fairyland on earth" for its amazing natural landscapes and is one of the most noted scenic spots in Guangzhou. It has been listed as a state-level scenic spot.
There are seven sightseeing districts on Baiyun Mountain so far. Tourists here could enjoy the largest garden – Yuntai Garden, the largest natural birdcage – Mingchun Valley, and the largest sculpture theme park in China. Baiyun Mountain is of rich natural resources, there are about 100 of ornamental plants and the air quality here has reached national level.
Lianhua Mountain (Lotus Mountain) is a state 4A-level scenic spot which was listed as one of the eight famous scenic spots of Guangzhou. It is a mountain with profound cultural connotation which witnessed the history of Guangzhou. It attracts a large number of tourists here for sightseeing with its beautiful and fabulous natural landscapes.
There is the rare relic of the best preserved ancient quarry which could be dated back to 2000 years ago. The Lotus Tower here was constructed in Ming Dynasty. Tourists here could also witness the highest gold foil statue of Avalokitesvara in the world.
Liurong Temple is noted temple with long history in Guangzhou. It is characterized by magnificent tower, dense forests and numerous cultural relics. A large number of celebrities visited here in the history. Liurong Temple is one of the most important Buddhism temple in Guangzhou.
Liurong Tower looks pretty magnificent with a height of 57 meters. There is a large quantity of followers of Buddhism would like to come here for pilgrimage, especially on the important Buddhism festivals. Tourists here could experience the local Buddhism culture in Guangzhou and that would be a good experience before enter into Tibet.