Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China. Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, Guangzhou serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area.
Being the first cities benefited from China's Reform and Opening Up policy since 1978, Guangzhou acts as the pioneer of the economic development of the country, with thousands of large, small and medium-sized enterprises, which offer more job opportunities and make the city a heavily populated area. The city is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. For travelers, Guangzhou shows much attraction through its famous sights such as the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain.
Guangzhou Facts: 
Guangzhou History The 16th Asian Games
Guangzhou Attractions
|  Recommended Guangzhou Package Tour Itinerary:
Guangzhou Sightseeing Tour: 3 Days to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall, Yuexiu Park, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Qingping Market and Shamian Island.
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| Recommended Tour including the visit to Guangzhou:
Extension to Guangzhou: 4 Days Hongkong - Guangzhou |
| More Guangzhou Tour Information:
Hiking Tours: Information about Guangzhou hiking tours to Shunde, Xiqiao Hill, Lotus Hill, White Cloud Mountain and Nankunshan Forest Park.
Bicycle Tours: Offer information about cycling in and around Guangzhou
Golf Tour: Detailed Information about Golf Tour in Guangzhou |
 | Guangzhou, the south gate of China, has a satisfying transport system radiating to the whole country and even the world. It has frequent flights with Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Seoul, Hanoi, Tokyo, Sydney, Amsterdam and Paris, etc. If you are already within China, a wide range of vehicles can facilitate your trip to and from Guangzhou, 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. |
 | With the fame of the shoppers' heaven with ton of quality goods at affordable prices, Guangzhou 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. |
 | 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. |
 | To make your visit to Guangzhou easy and pleasant, we offer practical travel tips for your reference. You may be interested in the following topics:
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Q & A on Guangzhou
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Feb. 9,2010 02:01 Reply
Mr.Simon(Australia) said:
Hello,
Im in Australia right now and I would like to know if its worth it to change my ticket to the 12 so I can spend chinese new year in china, because now my ticket is to the 21, also someone told me I could book some tour around small towns that chinese new year is better there.
Also is there any big celebration in GZ that makes it worth go for Chinese new year?
Sorry for so many questions,
thanks!
Simon
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Feb. 9,2010 00:50 Reply
Ms.Nor (MALAYSIA) said:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I was intend to stay in East Asia Hotel,Beijing Road/Haizhu square.Is it near to any shopping place nearby that walk distance.I was planning to buy women's or children's apparel to start a small bussiness in the internet in Malaysia.Or any suggestions for other places?I'm bringing also my 2 kids(2 years/1 year).What about the Halal food?
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Feb. 8,2010 20:30 Reply
Mr.PETER123(Malaysia) said:
Please tell me which bus to take to go to Shunde?
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Feb. 8,2010 02:34 Reply
Mrs.sharena(malaysia) said:
im goin to china but i have difficulties to choose which city should i go between Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou. Which the cities have more beautiful scenery and cheap shopping (handbags, clothes, shoes) that factory oulet like branded stuff.. And have differences than here in malaysia. and which is the best time to go there(china Hangzhou Beijing Shangai Guangzhou) between oct-nov-dec??
please reply me a.s.a.p.
thank uuu...
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Feb. 7,2010 03:49 Reply
Mr.umar(pakistan) said:
I want to go to Guangzhou to buy school/children/office stationery items. Please let me know about where I can find stationery manufacturers and wholesellers in Guanghzhou?