Area Code: 020
Zip Code: 510000
Resident Population: 12,700,000

Post Office:
Liuhua Post Office
Location: No.151, Huanshi Xi Lu
Tiyu Dong Post Office
Location: No.7, Tiyu Dong Lu
Di Shi Fu Post Office
Location: No.76, Shifu Lu

Bank: Guangdong Branch of Bank of China is located in the Guangdong International Financial Building, No.197, Dongfeng Xi Lu, Guangzhou. You can have your money exchanged here, or at a sub-branch.

Sub-branches of Bank of China in Guangzhou
Yanjiang Sub-branch: No.91, Changdi Lu
Haizhu Sub-branch: No.162, Xingang Xi Lu

Universities:
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Website: http://english.gwnews.net/
Location: No.2, North of Baiyun Avenue, Guangzhou, China

South China University of Technology
Website: http://www.scut.edu.cn/english/index.html
Location: Wushan Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

Consulates in Guangzhou
1. Consulate General of the United States of America in Guangzhou
Location: No.1, Shamian Nan Jie, Guangzhou

2. Consulate General of Australia in Guangzhou
Location: Floor 14-15, Main Building, GITIC Plaza, No. 339, Huanshi Dong Lu, Guangzhou

3. Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou
Location: Room 801, China Hotel Office Tower, Liuhua Lu, Guangzhou

International SOS (China) Ltd. - Guangzhou
Location: Room 1502, Dongshan Plaza, 69, Xian Lie Zhong Lu, Guangzhou
Admin Tel: 86-20-8732 6253
Admin Fax: 86-20-8732 6417

Related Links:  China Embassies Abroad      Foreign Embassies and Consulates in China

 Public Security
During its rapid development, not only good people were attracted to Guangzhou, but also some who were dangerous. Consequently, public security in Guangzhou is less than that in any other Chinese city. Here we list some tips useful anytime you are away from home.

1. Be careful of your bags and valuables when in a railway station.
2. Avoid going out at night.
3. Take the taxi, especially yellow ones; never take a motorcycle.
4. Take good care of your belongings anytime you are in the street.
5. Avoid responding to strangers.

 Festivals
Besides traditional Chinese festivals such as Spring Festival, New Year, International Labor Day and National Day, Guangzhou celebrates some local festivals, such as the Dong Zhi (Winter Solstice) Day, on the 21st, 22nd or 23rd of the twelfth Chinese lunar month, is the important festival that Guangzhou people pay much attention to. Cantonese people consider this day as a family reunion day.

In addition to local festivals, as a big city, Guangzhou also hosts international conferences and activities, of which the Canton Fair is the most influential.

 Canton Fair
The Chinese Export Commodities Fair or Canton Fair originated in the spring of 1957. It is held biannually every spring and autumn in Guangzhou. This fair is the largest comprehensive international trade fair in China with the longest history, highest level, largest scale and the most merchants. It is held in Pazhou Exhibition Hall, Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District and Liuhua Lu Exhibition Hall, No.117, Liuhua Lu. See details in Canton Fair and book Canon Fair Hotels online.

Getting to know more tips for travel in China, please visit China Travel Advice.

 Recommended Guangzhou Tours:
Guangzhou Sightseeing Tour: 3 Days to visit Guangzhou attractions
More Guangzhou Tours, China Tour Packages

Useful Resources:
Guangzhou tourist attractions - Browse pictures, videos and maps of the top attractions in Guangzhou China.