Escape Worldly Cares at This Guangzhou Spa

Guangzhou Museum of Art in Ersha Island

An art museum on tranquil Ersha Island featuring an extensive collection of two– and three-dimensional works.

Distance: 2 kilometers/10 minutes

Guangzhou Opera House

Designed by Stirling Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid and reportedly costing in excess of 1 billion yuan, the Guangzhou Opera House is located on the bank of the Pearl River adjacent to the Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower – Canton Tower, beside the New Guangdong Museum and a only a brief stroll across the promenade from The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou.

Characterized by sweeping, organic curves reminiscent of a gently-rolling seascape, many claim that the Opera House’s interior is even more impressive, featuring state-of-the-art acoustics and a perfect marriage of avant-garde design to individual comfort.

Distance: Walking distance

The National Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

The National Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall features a world-class performance hall and an exhibition center commemorating the “Father of Modern China”.

Distance: 7 kilometers/20 minutes

The New Guangdong Museum

The new Guangdong Museum, located within a short walking distance away from The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, offers insights into the history and culture of Guangdong province and attracts an estimated 5,000 visitors every day. Featuring an extensive collection of historical treasures—the museum promises a delightful afternoon of enlightenment, free of charge.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Distance: Walking distance

Chimelong Safari Park

 Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park wild animal world belongs to the first batch of the national, Guangzhou's only national 5A scenic spot tourism resort, located in Panyu, Guangzhou. The park with large populations of wild animal breeding and self driving ornamental features, known as the most China international standard of national wild animal zoo, is the world's population, up to the wild animal theme park.

Distance: 12 kilometers/35 minutes

Xinhai Concert Hall

A sophisticated concert hall on Ersha Island that regularly hosts international orchestras, bands and ballet troupes.

Distance: 3 kilometers/10 minutes

Yuexiu Park

An expansive city-center park with museums, monuments and extensive greenery.

Distance: 20 kilometers/25 minutes

Bai Yun Mountain

One of Guangzhou’s enduring historical landmarks and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

Distance: 10 kilometers/30 minutes

Canton Tower

The Canton TV & Sightseeing Tower, Guangzhou’s skyscraping landmark just across the Pearl River from The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, was conceived in 2004 by Dutch architecture maestros, Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit. The design is heavily-informed by gender aesthetics, being described by the duo as “[having] the identity of a female; smooth, curved, slender, gracious and incorporating diversity of spaces and floor-plan sizes, in short a sexy tower” in contrast to the masculine properties of most skyscrapers (“angular, simplistic, heavy and based on repetition”).

The finished tower reaches 610 meters high and includes two circular, rotating restaurants as well as a private dining room 407 meters above the city.

Distance: 1 kilometer/5 minutes

Guangzhou Library

One of the four public works on the Square (the others being the New Guangdong Museum, the Guangzhou Opera House and the Guangzhou “2nd Children’s Center”), the library boasts a total capacity of 4 billion books and can accommodate up to 6000 visitors. With a variety of public service offices and designed to evoke the fluttering pages of an open book, the library is an ideal venue for scholarship and contemplation. Operation Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday Closed; Public Holidays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Haixinsha Island

The site of the 2010 Asian Games’ illustrious opening ceremony, Haixinsha Island opened as a public attraction in January 2011. Having wowed an estimated 34,000 spectators with dancers seemingly walking upon water and massive LED displays unfurling like sails (in a tribute to Guangzhou’s enduring maritime culture), Haixinsha is now open for both day– and night tours and is connected to the riverbank by an underground tunnel.

Distance: Less than 1 kilometer/2 minutes

Pearl River Night Cruise

A traditional pastime for visitors to Guangzhou, a night cruise of the Pearl River offers cooling breezes and a refreshing experience of the city’s brightly-illuminated waterfront.

Distance: 4 kilometers/10 minutes

Shamian Island

Shamian Island was constructed in the 19th Century by Sir Harry Parkes to serve as an enclave for foreign diplomats and merchants in Canton. Today, it remains a popular destination for weekend outings due to its unique European architecture and lush greenery.

Distance: 9 kilometers/25 minutes

Xi Guan Heritage Street

Xi Guan, a historical district of Guangzhou dating back centuries, is preserved in the form of the “Xi Guan Heritage Street”. Of particular interest are the elaborate residences and crowded shopping arcades—both characteristic of what has become known as the “Xi Guan” style. 

Distance: 7 kilometers/20 minutes

K11 Guangzhou Art Mall

A new cultural landmark of the Pearl River Delta.

Distance: Walking distance

Guangzhou International Grand City (igc)

A landmark one-stop complex.

Distance: Walking distance

Taikoo Hui Guangzhou 

A large-scale mixed-use development in the heart of the vibrant Tianhe Central Business District.

Distance: 3.6 kilometers/20 minutes

Changshou Road

A popular congregation hub of jade merchants.

Distance: 10 kilometers/30 minutes

Daxin Road and Wende Road

Two commercial areas specializing in arts, crafts and cultural products.

Distance: 8 kilometers/25 minutes

La Perle and the Friendship Stores

Two upscale shopping malls featuring international- and local luxury brands.

Distance: 4 kilometers/15 minutes

Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

A shopping hotspot sprinkled with a mixture of Chinese and Western architecture.

Distance: 6 kilometers/20 minutes

Yi De Road

A bustling center of wholesalers of every imaginable product.

Distance: 8 kilometers/25 minutes

Prior to arrival, a Guest Relations officer will contact you to ask about your children’s names, ages, any allergies they may have, their needs and preferences in order to customize your stay. 

Our Ritz Kids program includes:

Special check-in experience

• A Ritz Kids registration desk
• Kids’ colorful step stool 
• A fun “registration” form for children to complete that includes their age, birthday, mom and dad’s names, favorite color, food and drinks!

Welcome Folder Amenity

Welcome Ritz Kids packet with a coloring book and a scavenger hunt kit focused on the Ritz Kids four key pillars: water, land, culture and environmental responsibility

In-Room Communication

• Personalized welcome letter for the child
• Welcome card, toy and food amenity in guest room

F&B Dining Outlets

A Ritz Kids menu is offered throughout the hotel, including FOODS restaurant and In-Room Dining. In the restaurants, kids enjoy a complimentary welcome snack prior to their meal during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fun with Leo

Spend a fun-filled Weekend staycation with us at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou with loads of fun-filled activities prepared especially for our young Ladies & Gentlemen. Enjoy this engaging and educational journey with us!

Time: 15:00-16:00, Saturday and Sunday
Location: FOODS Restaurant (Level 1)

Fond Farewell Card

Amenity in guest room.

The Ritz Kids® Night Safari encourages the spirit of the great outdoors to the inside by allowing kids to set up a specially-provided camping tent inside the suite, with special amenities to liven up the night and cater to kid’s inquisitiveness, creativity, and thirst for new adventures.

This program takes little ones from ages 4-8 on an adventure, from the moment they check in at our hotel.

Check-in Experience

Separate Check-in Counter
Coloring book and stamp card
Welcome amenities: A set of special menus (such as chocolate and healthy vegetable bar)

Camping Amenities

Camping tent
A special tote 
A set of bathrobes and slippers
Leo The Lion Plush Toy
Leo The Lion Luggage Tag
‘Do Not Disturb (Shhhhh…)’ card

A Kids Pool Bag 

Kid’s shampoo
Kid’s body wash
Kid’s body lotion 
A rubber duck toy