Abstract: Guangzhou, as one of the first Famous Historical and Cultural Towns proclaimed in China and also a leading city practicing the open policy, presents some diversification and many directions in development and also provides for the architectural creation rich materials and a vast basis for practice. Specializing in architecture at a university in Guangzhou, we are supposed to make use of the local advantages and adopt an open mode of talent training, which plays a very obviously active role in improving the students’ “comprehension” and practical capability.

Key words: Guangzhou, city features, architectural education, idea inspiration, practical ability