Guangzhou attraction guide
Yuexiu Park Guangzhou: Five Rams Statue and Walking Guide
越秀公园
Plan Yuexiu Park with the Five Rams statue, Ming city wall, lakes, metro access, walking time and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall pairing.
- Allow
- 2–4 hours
- Ticket
- Public park is generally free
- Access
- Yuexiu Park metro
- Bring
- Water and sun protection
Guangzhou’s central historic park combines the city symbol, surviving Ming wall sections, lakes, museums and everyday local recreation.
For foreign visitors, the useful plan is not only what to see but which entrance, identity document, transport connection and exit make the visit work. Save “越秀公园” in Chinese before leaving your hotel.
Quick answer
Enter near the metro, choose a focused route connecting the Five Rams statue and old city wall, and do not underestimate the hills and distances.
Photo guide
What Yuexiu Park looks like
Five Rams statue and greenery in Yuexiu Park (view 1)
Photo: Eduardo M. C.. Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Five Rams statue and greenery in Yuexiu Park (view 2)
Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China. Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Five Rams statue and greenery in Yuexiu Park (view 3)
Photo: Chinatravelsavvy. Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Tickets, reservations and passport checks for Yuexiu Park
General park access normally requires no reservation. Museums, exhibitions and events inside may operate separately.
Check the official channel for your exact date and choose passport as the identity type when real-name booking is required. Keep the confirmation, admission window and entrance instructions available offline.
Map pins inside the park can be far apart and hilly. Set the exit according to your next destination.
A practical route through Yuexiu Park
- Enter at the gate closest to your priority sight.
- Walk to the Five Rams statue.
- Continue toward the Ming wall and Zhenhai Tower area.
- Use lakeside paths for a gentler return.
- Exit toward the memorial hall or metro.
How to fit Yuexiu Park into a Guangzhou itinerary
Pair with Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall or the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
Morning is coolest and most local; summer midday is humid and exposed.
Keep a workable backup
- Use a shorter statue-and-wall loop.
- Rest in shaded lakeside areas.
- Move to a museum during storms.
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Plan My Guangzhou TripFrequently asked questions
Is Yuexiu Park free?
The public park is generally free; individual museums, exhibitions and special activities may charge.
Can foreign visitors enter Yuexiu Park with a passport?
Major Guangzhou attractions generally support valid foreign passports, but the sales channel and gate workflow vary. Bring the original passport used for any real-name booking.
How much time should I allow for Yuexiu Park?
Plan about 2–4 hours, plus transport, security and queues. Mountain, river and outlying attractions need extra buffer for weather and internal transfers.
Official information used for this guide
Operational details last checked August 24, 2026. Tickets, hours, transport, closures, and passport workflows can change; confirm final details with the venue.
