Guangzhou Overview

Guangzhou , is the third largest economic city of chinese mainland, capital of Guangdong Province, it… [more]

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Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower

The design for the Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower in China was won by Information Based Architecture… [more]

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Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci ,chinese)

The Chen Clan Academy, locally named the Chen Ancestral Hall, was located outside the west gate of Guangzhou… [more]

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Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise

The Pearl River or less commonly, the "Guangdong (a.k.a. Canton) River" (Yue Jiang), is China's third… [more]

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Guangzhou Beijing Lu

Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street, This is the main shopping thoroughfare, a pedestrian street where most… [more]

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Shangxia Jiu Lu

Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Street situated in the central area of Liwan (or Xiguan) district, this area… [more]

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Shamian Island

Guangzhou Shamian Island // Shamian Island was an important port for Guangzhou's foreign… [more]

Shamian Island Shamian Island

Guangzhou Xiangjiang Safari Park

// // Chimelong Xiangjiang Safari Park is recognised as the leading zoological park throughout… [more]

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Take the Metro for Sightseeing and Shopping in Guangzhou

The Metro will take you quickly to the tourist and shopping areas or wholesale markets in Guangzhou.… [more]

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About Gunaghzou
About Gunaghzou Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province, located in southern China on the Pearl River, about 120 km north-northwest of Hong Kong. Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port. One of the five National Central Cities, it holds sub-provincial administrative status. Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Shanghai and Beijing and southern China's largest city. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12.78 million. Guangzhou has a long history of 2200 years and is famous for the large number of historical spots.
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Transportation
Transportation

If you are contemplating on a tour to Guangzhou in China, you need not worry about the facilities of transportation in Guangzhou. This city is not only well-connected by road, rail, sea and air but also has fares for each category to suit every one’s pocket. Thus Guangzhou transportation is meant to satisfy each and every tourist visiting the city. For sightseeing and shopping in Guangzhou, you will find it convenient to take the Metro.

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Attractions
Attractions

Guangzhou is one of the 24 cities that have been announced as famous cities of historic and cultural interest in China. The history of 2,200 years has left behind many places of historic interest and scenic beauty. They are vivid witness of Guangzhou’s past brilliance. Historic sites like the Sun Yet-sen Memorial Hall tell people the past of Guangzhou, and the Pearl River makes Guangzhou charming and memorable. No matter what kind of attractions you would like to see, you will enjoy losing yourself in this charming city.

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Shopping
Shopping

One of the largest cities in South China, Guangzhou offers some of the best shopping and is popular among both Chinese citizens as well as international travelers. Guangzhou is one of the main trade centers for China and you can find a range of goods at all different price range. Try to shop around in order to get the best deal, and don't be afraid to haggle over the price. Far from being considered rude, it is seen as unusual not to! Haggling is often the best way to get the best deal. If you take a tour the shopping streets, you will surely come back with lots of lovely purchases. The beautiful Ram City is indeed a paradise for shopping.

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Wholesale Market
Wholesale Market

Guangzhou is famous for its wholesale markets. It serves as a product distribution center for southern China, and attracts business people from all over the world. So if visitors to Guangzhou want to go shopping for inexpensive electronics, clothing, computers, and thousands of other items, this is a good place to visit. It is one of China's export centers. Thousands of African business people from around the world can be seen in the major wholesale areas buying export goods. There are about the best supermarkets in China with thousands of outlets for various products.

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Food and Dinning
Food and Dinning

Guangzhou is universally known for its excellent food. Cantonese cuisine is one of the Famous Eight in China with different flavors and styles, utilizing diverse and delicate materials, exotic spices and various cooking skills. Drinking tea and having soup are common features of dining amid Guangzhou's distinct local culture. Cantonese cuisine is prominence outside China is due to the great number of early emigrants from Guangdong. Cantonese chefs are highly sought after throughout the country. Cantonese food is best known in the western world; when people speak of Chinese food, they usually mean Cantonese food.

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Entertainment
 Entertainment

Guangzhou is one of the first Chinese cities that was first exposed to western influence in terms of entertainment. The city offers countless options of attractions. For those in search of Western-style diversions, there are any number of golf courses, tennis courts and bowling alleys. After dark the city has a wide a range of KTVs, pubs, bars and restaurants as you could want, from places where Chinese and foreigners mingle freely to all-expat hangouts. If you can squeeze out some relaxation time from your Guangzhou itinerary, you can have an absolutely fabulous experience as well as an unforgettable one.

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Hotels and Accommodation
Hotels and Accommodation

Guangzhou accommodations are on international standards and most hotels offered modern facilities and comfort. There are more than 1400 star hotels in Guangzhou, ranging from the three to four stars with the majority of them located in Guangzhou City. Prices are moderate except during the biannual Canton Fair when room rates increase. During Canton Fair most hotels offer free shuttle bus service to the fair venue. There is a huge influx of tourists during the Canton Fair and so visitors should make their reservations at least one or two months earlier than usual. In the off seasons, the prices are much lower.

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Travel from Guangzhou to Hong Kong
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Recommend Hotels in Guangzhou

There are about 430 hotels in Guangzhou for you to choose from ,most of the hotels are located at the Beijing Road /Haizhu Square Area,Shangshajiu Pedestrian Street Area, Tianhe District -Teemall / East Railway Station and the Pazhou Exhibition Center Area. For a traveler or businessman, the location of a hotel is very important. It’s important to know if your hotel is...

Guangzhou Overview

Guangzhou , is the third largest economic city of chinese mainland, capital of Guangdong Province, it is political, economic, technological, educational and cultural centers of Southern China; it is one of the most important transportation hubs in China. Guangzhou is located in Guangdong Province in south-central, situated in the mouth of the Pearl River Delta, with the...

Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower

The design for the Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower in China was won by Information Based Architecture (IBA) and Arup in 2004. Architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit have proposed one of the tallest buildings on the banks of the Pearl River in Guangzhou’s Tianhe District, standing at a height of 610m. It is expected that once completed, the tower will have 10,000...