Guangzhou, the South Gate of China, is a prosperous metropolis full of vigor.
Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong, and the center of its political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural life. Sui (Ears of Rice) is short for Guangzhou and the City of Ram (Yang Cheng) is also an alias of Guangzhou. The kapok is the city flower and the kapok tree is the city tree of Guangzhou.
Guangzhou is located in the middle south of Guangdong Province, north of the Pearl River Delta. It lies close to the South China Sea, Hong Kong, and Macau. Zhujiang (The Pearl River), the third largest river of China, runs through Guangzhou and is navigable to the South China Sea. Situated in such an excellent geographical region, Guangzhou is called China's South Gate.
Covering an area of 7434.4 square kilometers (2870 square miles), Guangzhou is home to more than 11 million people, including a 3.7 million transitory population. With the opening of China to the outside world, a large number of people from other regions of China swarmed into Guangzhou, one of the first 'open' cities in China. This has accelerated its economic development.
Guangzhou is a famous historical city. In ancient days, Guangzhou was the capital city for three Chinese dynasties: the Nan Yue (South Yue), the Nan Han (South Han) and the Nanming (South Ming). Thus it was put in the list of the 24 most famous historical cultural cities and became a tourist destination. You can not understand most Chinese cities deeply until you know their history. This is true of Guangzhou. Many historic sights: the Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum, the Zhenhai Tower and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall tell us the 2,000-year history of Guangzhou.
Today, Guangzhou retains its ancient customs, but is also a large city full of vigor and current fashions. You can find something worth taking home in Shangxia Jiu Lu, Beijing Lu and Di Shi Fu Lu.
Trying Yue Cai (Cantonese Cuisine), one of eight Chinese famous cuisines, is definitely a must in Guangzhou! Eat delicious food with ingredients you have never heard of.
Hotel facilities and service in Guangzhou are fine. A word of warning: Do make a reservation beforehand if you decide to visit Guangzhou during the Canton Fair. For visitors, especially those plan to attend the Canton Fair, transportation in Guangzhou is more and more convenient. You can choose plane, train, ship or bus.
Guangzhou is famous as a hometown for overseas Chinese. It boasts the largest population of overseas Chinese people. These overseas Chinese do a great deal of good for Guangzhou: opening international markets, bridging Guangzhou and the rest of the world, and establishing many schools, hospitals, nurseries, kindergartens and rest homes in Guangzhou.
Recommended Guangzhou Package Tour Itinerary:
Guangzhou Sightseeing Tour: 3 Days to Dr. Sun Yatsen's Memorial HallRecommended Tour including the visit to Guangzhou:
Extension to Guangzhou: 4 Days Hongkong-GuangzhouMore Guangzhou Tour Information:
Hiking Tours: Information about hiking in Guangzhou for your reference
Bicycle Tours: Offer information about cycling in and around Guangzhou
Golf Tour: Detailed Information about Golf Tour in Guangzhou
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Travelers' Voices on Guangzhou
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Jul. 2,2009 21:21 Reply
Ms.Michelle(Singapore) said:
Hi Mr Colin,
Thanks for the reply. Any recommended hotels nearby? Are all the wholesale centres around the same area? Are the wholesale centres easy to locate? Which centre will you recommend me to go selling the most things? Thanks!
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Jun. 30,2009 15:01 Reply
Mr.terry(austr) said:
is there a train service from guangzhou to fuzhou and if so how long is the trip
Jun. 30,2009 20:32
Mr.Shan replied:
Hi, there only one train ()1234/1231) from Guangzhou to Fuzhou. It departs from Guangzhou at 12:30 and arrive at Fuzhou at 10:38 the next day. Well, the duration is about 22 hours.
Jul. 2,2009 14:14
Mr.terry(Australia) replied:
thank you Mr Shan for the quick reply.
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Jul. 2,2009 10:29 Reply
Mrs.Cathrien(Indonesia) said:
we (12 persons) will arrive in Guangzhou on 27 Sep 09, please help us to book 3 standard room in the Guangzhou dictrict center in order we can go anywhere easily.Please book flight to Quilin on 29 Sept, how much the rate ?We better fly to Quilin first or to Shenchen first?Which is the best schedule?After that we are planning to Beijing or Shanghai, which one is the best schedule ?Wemust go back from Macau to Jakarta on 4 Oct.
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Jul. 1,2009 18:34 Reply
Ms.Doreen(UAE) said:
Thanks fp the useful info.Do we have a train station near Garden Hotel that can take me to Beijing road or Shangxiajiui market?Am going to GZ in a day's time i always use taxi everytime i have been there and even though they are cheap i think train would save me much more,
Thnks,
Dee
Jul. 1,2009 21:37
Mr.Alan replied:
Well, there is no subway station close to the Hotel. But, some city-bus lines for your choice.
To Beijing Rd., please take the bus No.10 or No.219 at Baiyun Binguan (White Cloud Hotel)Station and gett off Beijing Rd. Station.
To Shangxiajiu, you have to transfer at least one time. So, it is suggested that you take a taxi all the same.
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Jun. 29,2009 02:08 Reply
Ms.sarah said:
thanks mr. sandy for the reply.. I have another question here.. there's a buiding decoration exhibit in PAZHOU EXHIBITION HALL this coming july 7-11... can i enter even without invitation / ticket given by organizers? can i buy my own admission ticket there?
thank you...
Jun. 30,2009 03:20
Mr.Sandy replied:
Sorry, Sarah, I am not clear about that. Genrally the invitation/ticket is given to participating firms, other people can enter without that or some need to buy ticket.
This is the official web. Hope it helps. http://www.cbd-china.com/en/index.htm
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Jun. 28,2009 21:32 Reply
Ms.Michelle(Singapore) said:
Hi, I'm planning to go Guangzhou next month. Is there any wholesale centre that sells children clothings and accessories? May I have the address of the wholesale centres? And also, what are the hotel recommended in there? Thanks.
Jun. 30,2009 02:10
Mr.Colin replied:
Guangzhou's children clothing wholesale markets are mainly in Zhongshan Ba Lu, such as Nantian market, Fuli Market, Lihu Dasha Zhongba Plaza, etc.
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Jun. 19,2009 04:49 Reply
Ms.LINLAU(China) said:
Guangzhou has a lot wholesale market,such as garments,electronics,shoes,gifts,etc.
if there are any wholesale market u wannt go,i can take you there.
and Guangzhou's night life is amazing too,will be ur good experience of ur life ;)
Jun. 19,2009 07:08
Ms.Lisa(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Ms Linlau, my friends and I will be going to Guangzhou next month. Pls advise the hotels that are near (walking distance) to wholesale markets. And wd appreciate if you can take us to shop there :)
Jun. 23,2009 04:17
Ms.LINLAU(China) replied:
Hi,Lisa,hope u can see my msg here,i'd love to take u to shopping here,u can check my details on my travelchinaguide page.there is a lot place for shopping here,such as:Beijing Lu,Shangxia Jiu,Tianhe center,etc,all in different district,but if u living in a hotel which near metro station,then,there is no problem,and u'd better choose the hotel which near the metro line 2,u can check on-line for the hotel first.
Jun. 29,2009 08:38
Mr.tosin kazin(nigeria) replied:
am coming to Guangzhou next week 11 july to spend 14 days and i want to make some shopping and i dont have any friends in Guangzhou,can you help me out.. pls email me on my personal email address (tosmycare83@yahoo.com)
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Jun. 28,2009 10:29 Reply
Ms.Sarah said:
hello. can somebody help me?!... I'm an foreign student studying in Xiamen.. I'm planning to visit guangzhou this july... i'm just going to take the long-distance bus, because it is cheaper... do you have an idea of where to stay? cheap hostel but with clean facilities and friendly staffs.. about 100rmb or below...um, hope it's not far from the busiest district or will i say from the shopping centers and from metro station... :D sny suggestions?! :D thank you...
Jun. 28,2009 20:55
Mr.Sandy replied:
It is a bit hard to find a clean, good hotel near the shopping center with less than 100 yuan fare. You can try riverside Youth Hostel at the lake bank of Bai E Tan Pool, or Guangzhou International Youth Hostel in Huanshi xi Lu. The single room cost a little higher than 100, or you can stay in the dorm-style room which is much cheaper.
Hope it helps.
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Jun. 28,2009 09:47 Reply
Ms.TRAVELLER09(United Kingdom) said:
Hello good ppl again
My time to Guangzhou is up, I will be there 2 days time..I was just wondering if I can get a sim card from the Airport? I have unlock Mobile but I need a sim card...I am going to stay Guangzhou for 2 weeks what kind of sim card would i need? Thank You all
Jun. 28,2009 20:48
Mr.Jamie replied:
As far as I know, there are sim cards available in the airport. You can get to the first floor of the terminal building to confirm and ask what kinds of cards do they have. If you do not have international calls to make, you can choose the card without paying the month rent.
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Jun. 28,2009 01:50 Reply
Mr.anis(Bangladesh) said:
can anybody advice where i can find cheap budget hotel in the city center guangzhou where i can find everything in walking distance.Thanks
Jun. 28,2009 20:30
Mr.Jamie replied:
If so, I recommend Jinjiang Inn,Rujia and Super 8. They are cheap budget hotels and has branched in the business centers, such as Shangxiajiu, Beijing Rd and Tianhe area, where you can find things easily around.