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 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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'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>>
Guangzhou is known as one of the most important centers of foreign commerce in south China, a distinction it has held since the earliest times. Arab and Hindu merchants were trading in the city in the 10th century AD, and there was a thriving trade with ... 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Guangzhou City Code Number: 020 Postcode: 510000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used • Fire: 119 • First Aid: 120 • Police Station: 110 • Check Telephone Number: 114 • Telephone Failure Complaining ... Read More>>