Guangzhou is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2,210 years. It is first batch of the cities，which being awarded “Famous Historically Cultural City” by State Council. In the endless river of history, there are a lot of well-known places of historic interests, such as The Tomb of Nan Yue Kingdom of Western Han, Guang Xiao Temple, Nanhai Temple, Five Celestials Asgard, Six-Banyan Temple, Chen Clan Temple, Sea-Dominating Tower，all of them are the witnesses Guangzhou’s long history and its particular culture.

The absorbability and combination of the quintessence of both traditional and foreign culture forms Guangzhou’s unique style of Lingnan Culture. Lingnan Painting School, Lingnan Construction, Lingnan Garden, Lingnan Bonsai, Cantonese Music, Cantonese Opera, Cantonese Cuisine, Cantonese, city sight and living custom etc. reflect the style of Lingnan culture.