As China's southern gateway, Guangzhou is a major air, rail and water hub. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is located approximately 28 km outside the city center. Currently Guangzhou’s airport offers over 100 domestic and 30 international ... Read More>>
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Streets上下九步行街 Zhongshan Wu Lu- Beijing Lu中山五路-北京路 Tianhe Rd.-Tianhe Nan Yi Rd for Modern Vogue 天河路-天河南一街 Hualin Jadeware Street 华林寺玉器一条街 Wende Cultural Shopping Street 文德文化商业 Jiangnan Dadao: Wedding ... Read More>>
Currently, Guangzhou taxis are in five different colors: red, yellow, blue, green and gold. The different colors differentiate between taxi companies, although all companies use the same charging system. Taxis are the best option for those who need to get ... Read More>>
Huifu Dong -- Yushan St. to Huifu Dong St 惠福东街 Panfu and Liuhua Area -- Panfu Rd., Renmin Bei Rd. and Liuhua Rd. 盘福路、流花路 Huanshi Dong -- Huanshi Dong Rd, Jianshe Liu Rd. and Taojin Rd. 环市东路 Shang Xia Jiu Streets 上下九街 Shamian 沙面 Tiyu ... Read More>>
Canton Sculpture 广雕 Canton Enamel 广彩 Canton Embroidery 广绣 Herbal Tea 凉茶 Lychee 荔枝 Canton Sculpture 广雕 Including Canton Ivory Carvings, Jade Sculpture, Wood Sculpture and Olive Sculpture. The ultimate piece of ivory sculpture is the sculpted ... Read More>>
Guangzhou is famous as one of the first Chinese cities to have opened to the West, and today is known a city that offers world class entertainment and nightlife opportunities There's something here for everyone: Kareoke parlors, bars, clubs and quaint ... Read More>>
Ferries & Boats There are a number of ferry services from Guangzhou to Hong Kong that run from different docks along the Pearl River. The most regular service departs 6 times daily from New Nansha Dock. In addition, there is a ferry service from ... Read More>>
Cantonese dim sum is justly famous throughout China: its seductive little bites please your eye and tempt your tastebuds. Once you see them in all of their variety, it's hard to say no! Panxi Restaurant (Panxi Jiujia) has more than 1,000 kinds of dim sum. ... Read More>>
Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB1.03 trillion GDP per Capita: RMB 57,310 Economic Growth Rate: 12% Population: 10.25 million (urban) - 3.43 million (rural) FDI: US$7.12 billion Annual Average Wage: RMB24, 398 Government Effectiveness Rating: 26th 2006 ... Read More>>
Taiye Chicken (Taiye Ji) 太爷鸡 Roasted Goose (Shao’e) 烧鹅 Bai Yun Sweet and Sour Pork Kidneys (baiyunzhushou) 白云猪手 Sweet Baked Pork with Honey Juice (Mizhichashao) 蜜汁叉烧 Taiye Chicken (Taiye Ji) 太爷鸡 Taiye chicken is named after an ancient ... Read More>>
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is approximately 28 km outside the city center. Flights from this airport connect Guangzhou with more than 100 domestic cities including Beijing (3 hrs), Shanghai (2 ... Read More>>
Currently there are nineoperational metro lines in Guangzhou: Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Line 3 North Extension, Line 4, Line 5, Line 8, APM and the Guangfo Line. Line 1 runs from Xilang in Fangcun District to the East Railway Station. The line is 18.48km long ... Read More>>
The bus fare is a flat rate of 1 RMB for non-air-conditioned buses and 2 RMB for air-conditioned buses. General operational hours are 6:00-22:00. Visitors are advised that during rush hour, buses are crowded and passengers should be on the alert for ... Read More>>
Guangzhou enjoys pleasant weather all year round; hence, it attracts visitors from all over the world. The city is generally safe and welcoming, but travelers arriving early in the morning or late at night are advised not to hang around the railway station ... Read More>>
Guangzhou is situated in the southeast of Guangdong Province in the north of the Pearl River Delta. It is located between longitude 113°17' east and latitude 23°8' north, bordering on the South China Sea, adjacent to Hong Kong and Macau. Guangzhou ... Read More>>
The Jing-Guang (Beijing-Guangzhou) Railway Line is the main transportation line that links south and north China. In addition, the Guangzhou-Maoming and Guangzhou-Shantou railways connect Guangzhou to the east and west of the country. Additionally, one ... Read More>>
Guangzhou is a shopper's paradise for the wide variety of inexpensive clothing, electronics, and other consumer goods available in its stores, markets and malls. Along with these 21st century staples, though, Guangzhou is also a great place to shop for ... Read More>>
The area of the Guangzhou prefecture is area is 7,434 square kilometers (2870 square miles), with a resident population of 12.70 million (2010), of whom 7.72 million live in the urban area of Guangzhou. Foreigners have mostly been concentrated in Xiaobei Lu ... Read More>>
Guangzhou's long history of contact with the West sets it apart from other Chinese cities, creating an environment where Western ideas and approaches found earlier acceptance than in other Chinese cities, but where rich cultural traditions have continued to ... Read More>>
• GDP: RMB 1238 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 34,300 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 11% (2011) • Resident Population: 12.70 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (2011) • Enrollment ... Read More>>
Guangzhou's character as a city reflects the many phases of its history: it was on the front line of contact with the outside world as early as the Tang dynasty. Traders from the Middle East, south east Asia and later Portugal all left their mark, and in ... Read More>>
Long distance bus services in Guangzhou are available to many provinces in South China and nearly every significant destination within Guangdong province. There are 10 major long-distance bus stations. The following four feature routes to the most popular ... Read More>>
The Chinese have a saying that the people of Guangzhou eat everything under the sun. While this is an exaggeration, the people of Guangzhou do enjoy eating exotic foods, and the area does boast a wide variety of delicacies and special local dishes. ... Read More>>
Tourist Bus There are two tourist bus lines in Guangzhou that travel to major tourist destinations within Guangzhou. The fare is 2 RMB per person and buses run 6:00-23:30. Tourist Bus 1: Yuntai Garden (terminus station), Baiyun Xian Museum, Luhu Park, ... Read More>>