Xinghua Building (South Gate 1)

Step into the scholarly charm at South China Normal University's Shipai Campus South Gate, where century-old banyan trees shade red-brick academic buildings. Don't miss the open-air music festivals at Cultural Square - you'll see why it's dubbed Guangzhou's 'Harvard Yard'. Pro tip: Grab a milk tea from student-run stalls and join the bicycle parade down the iconic Academy Avenue at golden hour.