General Introduction

Guangzhouis located in the south of China. It is the capital city of Guangdong Province. As a metropolis, Guangzhou is an important port on Pearl River. Neighboring Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a famous shopping and commercial paradise. The city is full with energy and colors. Guangzhou is also the political, economic, cultural and educational center of Guangdong province. Guangzhou has made a great achievement in its economic development and modernization since the China's Reform and Opening Up policy in 1978. Because of the quick development in economic, Guangzhou is the main destination for job searchers in south China. It is one of the most populous cities in China. Today, Guangzhou is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate.

GuangzhouTransportation

As an important transportation hub of south China, Guangzhou has built a modern and convenient transport system covering airport, railway, sub-way and public bus system. Tourists can get into Guagzhou by buses, air, trains and boats.

By Air

GuangzhouBaiyun International Airport is located about 28 kilometers from the city center of Guangzhou. There are 86 flights connecting most major cities with Guangzhou. International flights are available too. Tourists can take a flight to most capital cities of southern and eastern Asian countries. There are also flights from Guangzhou to Los Angeles, Paris, Amsterdam, Melbourne, Sydney.

By Trains

There are three railway stations in Guangzhou. The largest and the most important one is Guanghzou Railway Station which is located at Huangshi Road. In Guangzhou Railway Station, Tourists can take the trains to Beijing, Wuhan, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing and other cities of China.

By Bus

There are many long-distance buses stations operating buses in most cities of Guangdong provinces and south Fujian and Guangxi. There are direct buses running from Guilin to Guangzhou too. Prices of the buses ticket are much cheaper than the trains and flights.

When to Go Guangzhou

Located in the south of China, Guangzhou has a subtropical climate. The climate is pleasant and mild. There are no big differences between the four seasons. The spring is rainy and warm while the summer is hot. The autumn is sunny and wet while the winter is warm. Summer lasts a long time in Guangzhou while winter is short. The highest temperature often happens in July and August. So the best time to visit Guangzhou is autumn and winter.

What to see in Guangzhou

Guangzhouis not only a modern metropolis, but also a historical and cultural city. Although you may not find as many historical relics or sites as in Beijing or Xian, Guangzhou has many places of interest which deserves your attention. Famous attractions in Guangzhou are Yuexiu Park, White Cloud Mountain and Chen Ancestral temple. Here is a list of the top scenic spots in Guangzhou:

Chen Ancestral Shrine Temple   Museum of Nanyang King    Temple of Six Banyan Tree

YuexiuPark                   White Clouds Mountain      Guangzhou Zoo

Where to stay in Guangzhou

As a commercial and shopping paradise, Guangzhou has comfortable and modern hotels services and equipments. Tourists can easily find all kinds of hotels from the most luxury to the cheapest tourist apartments. Hotel prices are higher than the other cities in Guangdong province. Because there are many international conferences and business meetings held in Guangzhou, hotels are greatly demand during the meeting time, especially the annul Canton Fair. Business people are recommended to book their hotels in advance to avoid high price and disappointment. Here are some of the best recommended hotels in Guangzhou:

Five Star Hotels:

Donlord International Hotel Guangzhou   Garden Hotel Guangzhou

Best Western Baiyun Hotel   White Swan Hotel Guangzhou 

Westin Guangzhou    Grand International Hotel    Nanyang King Gate Hotel

Four Star Hotels

Yunshan Hotel     Grand Continental Service Apartment     Guangzhou Nanfeng Hotel

Guangzhou Pearl River New Bank Apartments     Run Du Hotel        Ocean Hotel Guangzhou

Three Star Hotels

Hongfan Hotel    Delight Empire Hotel     Guangshang Hotel   

Gardford International Hotel     Yuanyang Hotel Guangzhou   Can Beyond Business Hotel

What to Eat in Guangzhou

When people talk about Guangzhou, they will mention food of Guangzhou. Cantonese cuisine is very famous in China. There is a common saying in Guangzhou said that the people of Guangzhou eat everything in the sky and on the earth except the plane and the stool. From the saying, you can imagine how rich the Guangzhou dishes are. Cantonese cuisine can be divided into Guangzhou dishes, Chaozhou dishes and Dongjiang cuisine. In Guangzhou cuisine, Roast Suckling Pig is the most famous dish. Besides these famous dishes, Baiqie Chicken, Stewed Snake and Wild Cat, Stewed Wild Dog Meats are also very popular in Guangzhou food. Foreign tourists will find it weird to eat the local Cantonese food.