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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Mar. 20,2010 00:52 Reply
Ms.Susan(US) said:
What is the best way to travel from Guangzhou to Kaiping? And then from Kaiping to Hong Kong? How long does it take and cost?
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Mar. 16,2010 14:54 Reply
Ms.bunmi adekiya(USA) said:
I am looking for perfume oil. Where can I find this wholesale? I see that I can buy them on the way to the Baiyun airport of Guangzhou, but can you give me more information about this wholesale market? Name? address?
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Mar. 15,2010 09:37 Reply
Mrs.glenna chua(philippines) said:
What time do wholesale markets open and close? Also, are they open on Saturday and Sunday?
Mar. 16,2010 05:23
Mr.ALIMUSLIM(China) replied:
They will be opened about nine a clock and closed at 5:30.
Yes ,they open Saturday and Sunday.
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Mar. 15,2010 18:18 Reply
Mr.fawzi(algeria) said:
hello my brother muslim im in the hotel addr 8luhu road guangzhooI am here UNTIL 22 for the festival Canton then j love discovering the best place for shoping center and buying clothes and memory as well as electronic equipment and god bless you
Mar. 16,2010 05:19
Mr.ALIMUSLIM(China) replied:
Hello:
You can buy the clothes in a places such as Tianma ,Yima ,Liuhua,Huimei,Xinda,Fuli,Zhongshanbalu,Humen,Foshan jiucun; there are a large variety of electronics at the Gangding ,you can buy the mobiles and the memory cards at the Nanfang dasha.
Vessalam!
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Mar. 12,2010 12:50 Reply
Ms.Bunmi Adekiya(USA) said:
I am looking for perfume oil. Where can I find this wholesale?
Mar. 14,2010 06:51
Mr.ALIMUSLIM(China) replied:
You can buy them on the way to the Baiyun airport of Guangzhou.There is a whole sales market there.
Mar. 15,2010 14:56
Ms.Bunmi Adekiya(USA) replied:
Can you give me more information about this wholesale market? Name? address?
Mar. 16,2010 05:09
Mr.ALIMUSLIM(China) replied:
The name of the place is Xingfa; Address: Xingfa square, Jichang road Baiyun District, Guangzhou.If you can find that place you can send me e-mail:china-help@hotmail.com.
Good luck!