Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院)

The Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院) is one of Zaha Hadid's most celebrated buildings, featuring irregular boulder-like forms clad in granite and glass. Mafengwo users rate it 4.8/5, calling it one of the five most spectacular buildings in China, outperforming #7 Chen Clan Ancestral Hall's 4.6/5. Even without a performance, the architecture is fully visible for free, and tickets for shows range from CNY 80-880. The riverfront plaza is ideal for family evening strolls. Adjacent to the Guangdong Museum and within sight of the Canton Tower, it offers urban sightseeing value 20% higher than the average cultural site.