Guangzhou Travel Guide

Starting from May 15, 2024, foreign cruise tour groups arranged by legitimate Chinese travel agencies are allowed to enter through Guangzhou and Shenzhen visa-free and explore 11 coastal areas like Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Shanghai and Tianjin, and Beijing for 15 days.

Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China.

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Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area. Being the first cities benefited from the Reform and Opening Up policy since 1978, the city acts as the pioneer of the economic development of the country, with numerous enterprises, which offer many job opportunities and make the city a heavily populated area. Guangzhou is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. For travelers, the city shows much attraction through its famous sights such as the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain.

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Transportation

Guangzhou, the south gate of China, has a satisfying transport system radiating to the whole country and even the world. It has direct flights with Los Angeles of US, Vancouver of Canada, London of UK, Paris of France, Amsterdam of the Netherlands, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, Bangkok of Thailand, and many other Asian destinations. If you are already within China, a wide range of vehicles can facilitate your trip to and from the city, 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.

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Best Time to Visit Guangzhou

Food

Guangzhou is considered as the paradise for gourmands in south China. Its dish represents well the Cantonese Cuisine, which is one among the most famous eight Chinese cuisines. A large amount of time-honored restaurants and quality new restaurants serve various authentic local dishes, snacks and drinks. The most popular restaurants gather around the old city area, including the Dongshan District, Yuexiu District and Liwan District. Panfu Road, West Jiangnan Road and East Huifu Road are recommended food streets for tourists to feel the local eating customs such as Yam Cha (Drinking Tea), having various kinds of soup or delicious Sampan Porridge.

Shopping

With the fame of the shoppers' heaven with ton of quality goods at affordable prices, the city 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.

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Nightlife

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.

Travel Tips

To make your visit to this city easy and pleasant, we offer practical travel tips for your reference. You may be interested in the following topics:

Canton Fair
144-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Banks
Foreign Consulates
Area Code & Zip Code
Universities

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- Last updated on Sep. 06, 2024 by Serena Zhou -

Questions & Answers on Guangzhou Travel Guide

Asked by NG from MALAYSIA | Sep. 11, 2024 00:31

Guangzhou (Guangzhou East Railway) to Huizhou (Huicheng area)

Is it possible to ride DIDI from Guangzhou (Guangzhou East Railway) to Huizhou (Huicheng area)? Approximately how much will that be? Thank you

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Answered by Keith | Sep. 11, 2024 19:42

It may take about CNY 500. It's more recommended to take a train at Guangzhou East to Huizhou then take a taxi to your destination. The trains take about one hour and cost CNY 64-95.

Asked by Han from INDONESIA | Sep. 09, 2024 14:24

The best way going from baiyun airport to hampton by hilton luoxi, panyu?

I have bad experience with airport taxi yesterday and i'm have another schedule flight next week, since i cant speak chinese and gmaps not function in here so confusing for me
Maybe anyone can sugest me how to use metro getting there?

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Answered by Daniel | Sep. 10, 2024 20:42

From the airport, take metro line 3 to Jiahe Wanggang, transfer to line 2 to Luoxi, exit C out, walk southward for 100m to find the hotel.

Asked by sathya from INDIA | Sep. 09, 2024 01:17

What is best and fastest way to Hilton Hotel Tianhe from Guangzhou Airport T2

What is best and fastest way to Hilton Hotel Tianhe from Guangzhou Airport T2 and pls guide with transportation and cost pls.

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Answered by Joshua | Sep. 10, 2024 03:00

Metro is the fastest. Take metro line 3 at the airport to Linhexi, Exit A out, walk northward for 400m, turn left and walk for 200m to find the hotel on the right.

Asked by Vk from INDIA | Sep. 06, 2024 05:25

Guangzhou airport to lujing lu metro root

How to reach fugang hotel from Guangzhou airport by metro

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Answered by Lori | Sep. 09, 2024 01:12

Take metro line 3 Jiahe Wanggang, transfer to line 2 to Guangzhou Railway Station, change to line 5 to Xiaobei, exit C out, walk northward along Lujing Road for about 700m to find the hotel on the right.

Asked by NG from MALAYSIA | Aug. 31, 2024 20:29

Guangzhou to Huizhou Intercity Railway

How long in term of time for the ride from Panyu Station to Xihu East Station?
Can I use Alipay pay metro for the ride? Just by scanning without buying physical ticket?
Are there any toilet inside the intercity train?
What are the operating hour and frequency of the intercity train?
I will have medium size travel luggage, is it allowed?

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Answered by Emily | Sep. 01, 2024 23:06

Yes and it takes about 2h20min. You can see the timetable and stations on12306.cn
From Hanxi Changlong to Xihu East, it takes 2h45min. The first train departs at 09:02 and the interval is 1.5-2h.
From Hanxi Changlong to Guangzhou Changlong Railway Station, you need to walk for about 1.2km. There are signboards leading to the station.