During the 15th National Games, spectators and visitors in Guangzhou can not only enjoy exciting competitions but also explore the surrounding urban and rural scenery and indulge in signature Lingnan cuisine. Here are some recommended venues and nearby food spots:
Yuexiu District
The Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium and the Guangzhou Yuexiu Mountain Stadium will host women's U-16 football matches during the Games.
Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium (Photo: Organizing Committee of the 15th National Games)
Guangzhou Yuexiu Mountain Stadium (Photo: Organizing Committee of the 15th National Games)
Addresses: No. 18 Jiaochang West Road / No. 34 Yingyuan Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区较场西路18号/应元路34号)
Metro: Line 1 to Martyr's Park Station (烈士陵园站), Exit A / Line 2 to Yuexiu Park Station (越秀公园站), Exit B1 or B2
In Yuexiu, culinary delights are as plentiful as the stars. With four decades of culinary excellence, LN Garden Hotel offers an exceptional Cantonese dining experience. To mark its 40th anniversary, the hotel presents limited-edition set menus in its two Chinese restaurants—an homage to the timeless flavors of Cantonese cuisine.
(Photo: LN Garden Hotel)
The Peach Blossom offers a sophisticated environment where you can enjoy high-end Cantonese fusion cuisine. The restaurant has been featured in the Michelin Guide for many consecutive years. It is designed with inspiration from the Three Kingdoms era, aiming to gather diners from all over the world and foster friendships.
The Peach Blossom (Photo: LN Garden Hotel)
Lai Wan A Cantonese Kitchen is designed to reflect the famous Lychee Bay from Guangzhou's history. The lychee trees and vines set the stage, while the Xiguan style and six finely crafted Sampan flower boats enhance the authentic southern ambiance. The boats' doorframes are intricately wood-carved, and even the dishes evoke classic teahouses with bright, lively colors that showcase authentic Lingnan characteristics.
Lai Wan A Cantonese Kitchen (Photo: LN Garden Hotel)
Address: 368 Huanshi Dong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Metro: Line 5 to Taojin Station (淘金站), Exit A
Tianhe District
The Tianhe Sports Center Stadium serves as a shared venue for both the 15th National Games and the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and Special Olympics. It will host the opening ceremony of the latter and women's U-16 football matches for the National Games. The indoor arena will feature U-18 men's volleyball and table tennis events for the mass sports program.
Tianhe Sports Center's stadium (Photo: Organizing Committee of the 15th National Games)
Tianhe Sports Center's indoor arena (Photo: Organizing Committee of the 15th National Games)
Address: No. 299 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (广州市天河区天河路299号)
Metro: Line 1 or 3 to Tianhe Sports Center (体育中心站), Exit C, D1, D2, D3
When in Tianhe, how could you miss Haixinsha? Nestled along the Pearl River, Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha invites diners to SAIL Restaurant for a culinary journey that blends authentic Cantonese flavors with modern flair. SAIL Restaurant is set to launch its brand-new à la carte menu.
(Photo: Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha)
Building on traditional cooking techniques and drawing inspiration from local cuisine, Chef Huang carefully selects indigenous ingredients to create delicious dishes that capture the essence of the region through meticulous craftsmanship and culinary artistry.
Chef Huang (Photo: Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha)
Located on the 1st floor of the hotel's main building, SAIL reinterprets the essence of Lingnan culture through contemporary design. The space artfully incorporates iconic Cantonese motifs such as banyan tree shadows and dragon boats, recreating the lively scenes of neighborhood gatherings under ancient trees and the exhilarating atmosphere of traditional dragon boat races through the interplay of light and shadow.
SAIL (Photo: Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha)
Address: No. 32 Linjiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (广州市天河区临江大道32号)
Metro: APM Line to Haixinsha Station (海心沙站)
Baiyun District
The Guangzhou Gymnasium is a shared venue for both the 15th National Games and the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and Special Olympics. It will host trampoline and U-18 men's volleyball competitions for the National Games, as well as wheelchair and deaf basketball events for the disability games.
Guangzhou Gymnasium (Photo: Organizing Committee of the 15th National Games)
Address: No. 783 Baiyun Avenue, Baiyun District, Guangzhou (广州市白云区白云大道783号)
Metro: Line 2 to Baiyun Park Station (白云公园站), Exit C; Line 12 to Guangzhou Gymnasium Station (广州体育馆站), Exit A or B1
Just 500 meters from the Guangzhou Gymnasium, the Lingnan Tasty Restaurant on the 5th floor of Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center offers a nostalgic culinary journey rooted in traditional Cantonese flavors. Embracing the essence of classic Guangzhou cuisine, the restaurant presents a refined mix of modern Chinese dishes, dim sum, and signature tea drinks. Highlighting the five key tastes—sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty—it features award-winning specialties, regional favorites, and an open kitchen where master chefs showcase live culinary performances, immersing diners in the rich heritage of Lingnan food culture.
(Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center)
(Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center)
(Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center)
Baiyun International's three signature restaurants further explore the region's culinary heritage, while the center will also launch custom performances and creative gift sets, offering guests a premium, one-stop experience.
By leveraging its strengths in event services, venue design, and premium catering, Baiyun International is positioning itself as a hub for cultural dining, creative products, weddings, and more—blending tradition with innovation.
Address: No. 1039–1045 Baiyun Avenue South, Baiyun District, Guangzhou (广州市白云区白云大道南1039-1045号)
Metro: Line 2 & 12 to Baiyun Culture Square Station (白云文化广场站), Exit C
Author | Liu Lingzhi
Editor | Wei Shen, James Campion, Shen He
