What to do in Guangzhou when it rains
When the rain sets in, Guangzhou sends you happily indoors — world-class museums, galleries, covered markets and warm cafés to wait out the weather.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Li Wan Qu, 中山七八路恩龙里34号 邮政编码: 510040
- Nanyue Kingdom Palace Museum 316 Zhong Shan Si Lu, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510055
- Nanyue King Wen's Mausoleum 867 Jie Fang Bei Lu, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510040
- Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall 259 Dong Feng Zhong Lu, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510013
- 粤剧艺术博物馆 467Q+Q69, En Ning Lu, Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510150
- Guangzhou Museum of Art China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Yue Xiu Qu, Lu Hu Lu, 13号文化科普园内 邮政编码: 510091
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Nan'an Zhishang China, 内 Li Wan Qu, CN 广东省 广州市 荔湾区 黄沙大道 15 15号御景壹号 邮政编码: 510150
- 小巧屋创意艺术坊 284-286 Bei Jing Lu, 北京路 Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510055
- Qiao Shiguang Art Gallery （South Gate） 28 Sha Mian Nan Jie, 沙面 Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510130
- Yaolong Art Gallery 14 Hua Gui Xi Heng Jie, Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510175
- Qinhong Painting&Calligr. Art Msm. 21 Su Bo Xiang, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510115
- Creativity Center China, 5, Li Wan Qu, 沙面 Sha Mian San Jie, 5-1号CN 广东省 广州市 邮政编码: 510130
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Wangshengtang Wangjiao Jieshi China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Yue Xiu Qu, 后街562W+PHC 邮政编码: 510499
- Yima Costume Wholesale Square 11 Zhan Nan Lu, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510499
- Qingping Chinese medicinal herbs market 55 Qing Ping Lu, 清平中药材专业市场 Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510130
- Xiaogang Night Market 475C+429, Xiao Gang Lu, 江南大道 Hai Zhu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510220
- 黄沙水产交易市场 11 Huang Sha Da Dao, Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510150
- 十三行大文豪服装批发广场 China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Li Wan Qu, 人民南路63号,新中国大厦西侧,人民南路与十三行路路口西侧路东,沿人民中路方向 邮政编码: 510123
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Starbucks Coffee China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Li Wan Qu, 沙面 Sha Mian Da Jie, 50号-52号 邮政编码: 510130
- مقهى مادو ( mado coffee ) China, Guang Zhou Shi, Yue Xiu Qu, 邮政编码: CN الصين، Guangdong Sheng, Guangzhou Shi, Yuexiu Qu, HuanShi DongLu YanXian 环市东路365号（近金芒果酒吧 邮政编码: 510000
- LOCKCHUCKCOFFEE 101-6, 犀牛尾村越秀区广州市广东省 China, 510400
- Tassili Cafe 47RJ+FPF, Lu Hu Lu, 环市东路沿线 Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510098
- Starbucks China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Yue Xiu Qu, 环市西路159号火车站1楼候车大厅 邮政编码: 510499
- Kafelaku Coffee 1 Sha Mian Da Jie, 沙面 Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510130
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Onelink International Plaza 39 Jie Fang Nan Lu, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510120
- Wanguo Outlets 40 Qian Jin Lu, Hai Zhu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510240
- Liwan Plaza 9 De Xing Lu, 上下九 Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510123
- Beauty Exchange Center Global Cosmetic Utensils Purchase Center China, Guang Dong Sheng, Guang Zhou Shi, Yue Xiu Qu, 朝阳大街5742+HCJ 邮政编码: 510499
- 广州动漫星城广场 1 Ji Xiang Lu, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510408
- China Plaza 33 Zhong Shan San Lu, Yue Xiu Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510050
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