Guangzhou Travel Guide

Starting from May 15, 2024, foreign cruise tour groups arranged by legitimate Chinese travel agencies are allowed to enter through Guangzhou and Shenzhen visa-free and explore 11 coastal areas like Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Shanghai and Tianjin, and Beijing for 15 days.

Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China.

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Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area. Being the first cities benefited from the Reform and Opening Up policy since 1978, the city acts as the pioneer of the economic development of the country, with numerous enterprises, which offer many job opportunities and make the city a heavily populated area. Guangzhou is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. For travelers, the city shows much attraction through its famous sights such as the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain.

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1-Day Private Guangzhou Tour from $129

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Night Cruise on the Pearl River from $109

Transportation

Guangzhou, the south gate of China, has a satisfying transport system radiating to the whole country and even the world. It has direct flights with Los Angeles of US, Vancouver of Canada, London of UK, Paris of France, Amsterdam of the Netherlands, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, Bangkok of Thailand, and many other Asian destinations. If you are already within China, a wide range of vehicles can facilitate your trip to and from the city, including the planes, trains, long-distance buses and ships. The urban transportation is generally good due to the orderly planning roads and the developed city-buses, taxis and subways.

Weather

Best Time to Visit Guangzhou

Food

Guangzhou is considered as the paradise for gourmands in south China. Its dish represents well the Cantonese Cuisine, which is one among the most famous eight Chinese cuisines. A large amount of time-honored restaurants and quality new restaurants serve various authentic local dishes, snacks and drinks. The most popular restaurants gather around the old city area, including the Dongshan District, Yuexiu District and Liwan District. Panfu Road, West Jiangnan Road and East Huifu Road are recommended food streets for tourists to feel the local eating customs such as Yam Cha (Drinking Tea), having various kinds of soup or delicious Sampan Porridge.

Shopping

With the fame of the shoppers' heaven with ton of quality goods at affordable prices, the city is prosperous with various kinds of commercial streets. Shangxiajiu Road, Beijing Road and Shifu Road commercial area, full of time-honored brands and modern shopping malls, is the most traditional and popular among the locals. Yide Road is the best choice for seafood and dried food. Wende Road is the right place for curios and tourist souvenirs. For those seeking for clothes and current fashions, Baima Clothes Market, World Trade Mall and Teemall should not be missed.

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Nightlife

The city offers wide choices of nightlife hangouts. For visitors fond of lively parties, the three bar streets are recommended, namely the Huanshi Road which is favored by foreigners and white collars, Yanjiang Road located along the Pearl River and popular among the young, and Baietan area which is developed from a village and today more like a night fair. For tourists who want to have a tranquil nighttime, to enjoy a cruise on the Pearl River or watching the enchanting night scene from the White Cloud Mountain are wonderful.

Travel Tips

To make your visit to this city easy and pleasant, we offer practical travel tips for your reference. You may be interested in the following topics:

Canton Fair
144-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Banks
Foreign Consulates
Area Code & Zip Code
Universities

Suburban Districts

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- Last updated on Sep. 06, 2024 by Serena Zhou -

Questions & Answers on Guangzhou Travel Guide

Asked by Vicky from MALAYSIA | Oct. 27, 2024 20:03

Gemstone

Where is gemstone market in guangzhou ?

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Answered by Marcy | Oct. 29, 2024 17:57

Hualin International Jade City Mall (华林国际珠宝城) near Hualinsi metro station of line 8.

Asked by amu from MONGOLIA | Oct. 25, 2024 03:40

how refund

Can I get a refund by showing the receipt when buying goods from the market?

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Answered by Marcy | Oct. 27, 2024 22:36

You need ask the sales of TFS for tax refund form as well as the invoice.

Asked by anu from MONGOLIA | Oct. 25, 2024 03:38

shopping guangzhou

How to find winter clothing wholesale market?

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Answered by Lori | Oct. 27, 2024 22:42

Woman clothes: Shisanhang market on Shisanhang Road, Liwan District.
Man clothes: U:US at no. 14, Guangyuan West Road.

Asked by Chrstina from UNITED STATES | Oct. 20, 2024 23:02

Best way to get from baiyun international airport to yong qing fang hotel in Liwan

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Answered by Emily | Oct. 22, 2024 19:43

Take metro line 3 to Tiyu West Road, transfer to line 1 to Huangsha, exit B out and walk northward for 400m to it.

Asked by Christina from USA | Oct. 20, 2024 17:31

How to get from baiyun airport to The Yun Collection Guangzhou Yong Quing Fang hotel in liwan?

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Answered by Emily | Oct. 20, 2024 23:38

Take metro line 3 to Tiyu West Road, transfer to line 1 to Huangsha, exit B out and walk northward to Dishifu Road, turn left and walk for 200m and find the hotel on the north.