Guangzhou Guide
Guangzhou – previously known as Canton – is one of the largest and most exciting cities in southern China. Offering visitors the chance to explore the unique culture of this bewildering country without the sheen applied in Beijing or Shanghai, Guangzhou has roots in traditional Chinese culture that are often lost in other places. Still intimately tied to the sea, many parts of the surrounding area are still fishing communities where life goes on unchanged as it did a century ago, while in the city itself, you can shop in the glamorous department stores you can see anywhere else!
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Guangzhou Sight Seeing Guide
Leave time to explore Guangzhou to explore the many sights there. The Guangzhou highlights every visitor should see, the Guangxiao Temple is great to see for yourself. The Yuexiu Park are definitely worth exploring! Guangzhou’s culture offers loads to see!
We recommend booking a Guangzhou tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Guangzhou based guides who will show you Guangzhou’s less well known attractions.
Quick Guide to Sport in Guangzhou
As many visitors already know, Guangzhou’s population are all followers of Football, and the best-known team is Chinese National Team at their home: Guangdong Stadium. Each year, the biggest event in Guangzhou’s sporting calendar is the Asian Games 2010, which takes place at the Guangdong Stadium - tickets can be hard to get, so book in advance!
Guangzhou Sight Seeing Guide
Leave time to explore Guangzhou to explore the many sights there. The Guangzhou highlights every visitor should see, the Guangxiao Temple is great to see for yourself. The Yuexiu Park are definitely worth exploring! Guangzhou’s culture offers loads to see!
We recommend booking a Guangzhou tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Guangzhou based guides who will show you Guangzhou’s less well known attractions.
Guangzhou Weather
Find out when is the best time to visit Guangzhou courtesy of our easy to read climate guide to Guangzhou. The table below displays annual temperature trends in Guangzhou throughout the year to show you what weather to expect in Guangzhou.
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Driving in Guangzhou
Unfortunately, it is not legal for visitors to Guangzhou do drive a car on China's roads, so to get around in Guangzhou, you must rely on taxis and public transport.
When you drive in Guangzhou, in common with the rest of China, it is the law to drive on the right hand side of the road. Even though you cannot book car hire in Guangzhou online, there is still plenty to enjoy in Guangzhou's surrounding areas, so make sure you explore.
Guangzhou Airport Overview
The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport can be found 19 miles northeast from Guangzhou. The airport, whose international IATA code is CAN is only about 12 hours flight from London. Regular buses operate into Guangzhou, and taxis are also available. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport offers plenty to do including shops offering souvenirs of Guangzhou.
Guangzhou Consulate
If you get into trouble in Guangzhou, or just need some advice, the Guangzhou British Consulate is the place to go.
British Consulate-General
2nd Floor
Guangdong International Hotel
339 Huanshi Dong Lu
Guangzhou 510098
Telephone: (86) (20) 8314 3000
| City Name: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China |
| Language: | Mandarin Chinese |
| Currency: | Chinese Yuan |
| Time Difference: | GMT + 8 |
| Electricity Supply: | 220/240V AC 50Hz |
| Mobile Phone: | GSM 900/1800 |