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Baiyun District, Guangzhou

Baiyun District Facts

Chinese Name: 白云区 (bái yún qū)
Population: 2,714,300
Area: 795.79 square kilometers (307.3 square miles)
Location: on the north of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, southeast China
Area Code: 020
Zip Code: 510080
GDP (2018): CNY196.24 billion (USD 29.7billion)

Baiyun District is affiliated to Guangzhou City, Guangdong China. It is located in the northern part of Guangzhou. Guangzhou Baiyuan International Airport is located in this district. Baiyun District connects Zengcheng District on the east, Liwan District, Yuexiu District, Tianhe District and Huangpu District on the west, Huadu District and Conghua District on the north. With the famous Baiyun Mountain in its territory, Baiyun District Guangdong is full of lush trees and the urban green coverage rate is 43.4%, which is one of the areas with a good natural environment in Guangzhou.

Best Places to Visit & Top Things to Do in Baiyun District

Baiyun District Guangzhou China is rich in tourism resources including Baiyun Mountain, Nanhu National Tourism Resort, Maofeng Mountain Forest Park, Yuntai Garden, Guangzhou Sculpture Park and so on. Travelers may need 2-3 days for Baiyun District travelling.

Baiyun Mountain
It is located in the northern part of Guangzhou, which is praised as the best attraction in Guangzhou City. Travelers can climb to the top to overlook the whole city and the Pearl River. When the weather turns fine after rain or in the spring, the clouds shrouded the mountain which makes a beautiful scene. The best travel time is autumn.

Nanhu National Tourism Resort
It is a large-scale modern playground with more than 40 entertainment projects. The superior modern architecture, beautiful natural environment and well-placed equipment will not let you down.

Maofeng Mountain Forest Park
The hillsides are steep and the valleys are deep, which gives travelers a sense of boundlessness. Travelers can not only climb the mountain, but also admire the beauty of flowers and taste the local fruits.

Best Time to Visit Baiyun District

The best time to visit Baiyun District is from October to December, the temperature is suitable from 17℃ (62.6℉) to 25℃ (77℉). Baiyun District is in the south subtropical monsoon climate zone. The average temperature is 21-23℃ (69.8-73.4℉). The average temperature in July is about 28℃ (83℉), and in January is about 13℃ (55℉).

The summer from June to August is not hot but with more rainfalls. And between July and October, there is more typhoon.

Baiyun District Weather Forecast

Transportation

Located in the north of Guangzhou City, Baiyun District is with convenient transportation. Travelers can choose to take a flight to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport first, and then take airport bus line 1 to Baiyun District. Taking trains to Guangzhou North Railway Station is another choice, because it is very close to Baiyun District. There are also many bus stations almost extending to all directions including Luochongwei Bus Station, Guangyuan Bus Station, Xiamao Bus Station and other stations.

See more : Guangzhou Bus Stations

Within the city area, a variety of transportation options can be chosen. Metro Line 2 and Line 3 are in service. Many bus lines are in service every day. The taxi charges CNY 12 for the first 3 km and CNY 2.6/km for subsequent distance. It costs CNY80-100 from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and CNY 90-100 from Guangzhou North Railway Station to the central district.

See more : Guangzhou Metro

Best Baiyun District Food to Try

Baiyun Trotter, Rice Noodles, Shanshui Beancurd Jelly, Hat Peak Mountain Roast Chicken, Water Chestnut Cake and other local snacks are worth tasting.

Baiyun Trotter
It is one of the famous traditional dishes in Guangzhou. The trotter flesh is fat but not greasy, and tastes sweet and sour. Rich in collagen protein, it is very popular among travelers.

Rice Noodles
After washing, grind the rice into powder, and then mix with water to make a paste. Steam them, and cut into strips after it cools completely. It is often stir fried with meat, vegetables, shrimps and ham.

Shanshui Beancurd Jelly
It is made by the spring water in Baiyun Mountain, famous for its softness, sweetness and delicious taste. Now, it has a variety of flavors such as plum flavor, durian flavor, condensed milk flavor.

- Last modified on Nov. 13, 2019 -

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