Best spots to enjoy the full moon in Guangdong

Falling on October 6 this year, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time when families gather to admire the full moon—a timeless symbol of reunion in Chinese culture. From mountain peaks to coastal bays, Guangdong offers plenty of enchanting spots for moon-gazing. Here are some top picks.

Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area, Guangzhou (白云山风景名胜区)

Rising 382 meters above the city, Moxing Ridge (摩星岭), the highest peak of Baiyun Mountain, offers one of Guangzhou's best spots to admire the full moon. From the summit, visitors can enjoy views of the glowing moon framed against the city's sparkling skyline.

(Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun Fabu)

This year, in celebration of the 15th National Games, Baiyun Mountain has transformed the main road from its west gate into a luminous night corridor. Dazzling light installations at five scenic points guide visitors along the trail, creating a magical atmosphere for evening strolls. The lights are on daily from 18:30 to 24:00 until the end of the year.

(Photo: Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area)

Opening hours: All day

Address: No. 801, Guangyuan Middle Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou (广州市白云区广园中路801号)

Canton Tower, Guangzhou (广州塔)

Standing 454 meters tall, the Canton Tower offers a perfect vantage point to enjoy the full moon over Guangzhou. Visitors can choose the sightseeing observation deck, take a ride on the Bubble Tram, or relax on the riverside platform to admire the moon alongside the city lights.

(Photo: Nanfang Daily)

On Mid-Autumn Festival, Canton Tower's first floor will host a traditional fair, featuring hands-on folk crafts and fun activities such as DIY lantern-making, jewelry workshops, paper-cutting, themed oil painting, and pressed-flower art.

Opening hours: 9:30–22:30

Address: No. 222 Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (广州市海珠区阅江西路222号)

Shenzhen Bay Park (深圳湾公园)

Just steps from the metro, Shenzhen Bay Park stretches more than 10 kilometers along the coast, offering wide-open views of the sea and the rising moon. Here, moonlight meets the rhythm of gentle waves, the glow of the cross-sea bridge, and the sparkling lights of Shenzhen and neighboring Hong Kong.

(Photo: Urban Management and Law Enforcement Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality)

(Photo: ShenzhenLOOK)

Opening hours: 6:30–23:00

Address: Opposite Shenzhen Bay Port, Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (深圳市南山区望海路深圳湾口岸对面)

OH Bay, Shenzhen (深圳欢乐港湾)

OH Bay is a popular waterfront destination combining shopping, dining, and leisure. From the top of its iconic "Bay Glory" Ferris wheel, you can gaze out over the bustling city below and look up to find the moon seemingly within reach. Festival nights here will be filled with music, seaside walks, and a tempting mix of shopping and dining.

(Photo: OH Bay)

Opening hours: 10:00–22:00 (Monday–Thursday); 10:00–22:30 (Friday, weekends, public holidays)

Address: South of Baohua Road, Xin'an Street, Bao'an Central District, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (深圳市宝安区宝安中心区新安街道宝华路以南)

Xianglu Bay Beach, Zhuhai (香炉湾沙滩)

Stretching 1.5 kilometers along Zhuhai's coastline, Xianglu Bay Beach is one of the city's most scenic seaside spots. Here, the moon rises over the sea, casting its glow across landmarks such as the Zhuhai Fisher Girl statue, the Love Post Office, and the iconic Zhuhai Opera House. It promises to be an unforgettable setting for a Mid-Autumn evening.

(Photo: People's Government of Zhuhai Municipality)

Opening hours: 24 hours

Address: Qinglv Middle Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai (珠海市香洲区情侣中路)

West Lake, Huizhou (惠州西湖)

Huizhou's West Lake is known for its classical charm, with pavilions, bridges, and ancient towers reflected in the water. For moon-viewing, the best spots include Sizhou Pagoda (泗洲塔) and Gaobang Mountain (高榜山). Walking around the lake on Mid-Autumn Night, visitors can enjoy both the natural beauty of the moonlit water and the historic elegance of the lakeside architecture.