Authored by architect Zaha Hadid, southern China's biggest performance venue has transformed the area with its other-worldly appearance. With futuristic glass panels knitted together to form subtle curves, it's been described as pebbles on the bed of the Pearl River. To enter, you have to join one of five 45-minute daily tours. Tours in English require booking a day in advance.
The visit will allow you to see the ethereal opera hall with its 4200 LED lights and floor planks from Russia, as well as the state-of-the-art rehearsal studios.
