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Guangzhou Travel Guide

Guangzhou Travel Guide

 Starting from May 15, 2024, foreign cruise tour groups arranged by legitimate Chinese travel agencies are allowed to enter through Guangzhou and Shenzhen visa-free and explore 11 coastal areas like Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Shanghai and Tianjin, and Beijing for 15 days.
Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China.
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Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area. Being the first cities benefited from the Reform and Opening Up policy since 1978, the city acts as the pioneer of the economic development of the country, with numerous enterprises, which offer many job opportunities and make the city a heavily populated area. Guangzhou is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. For travelers, the city shows much attraction through its famous sights such as the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain.
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 Guangzhou History

Guangzhou Transportation
Guangzhou, the south gate of China, has a satisfying transport system radiating to the whole country and even the world. It has direct flights with Los Angeles of US, Vancouver of Canada, London of UK, Paris of France, Amsterdam of the Netherlands, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, Bangkok of Thailand, and many other Asian destinations. If you are already within China, a wide range of vehicles can facilitate your trip to and from the city, including the planes, trains, long-distance buses and ships. The urban transportation is generally good due to the orderly planning roads and the developed city-buses, taxis and subways.
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Guangzhou Food
Guangzhou is considered as the paradise for gourmands in south China. Its dish represents well the Cantonese Cuisine, which is one among the most famous eight Chinese cuisines. A large amount of time-honored restaurants and quality new restaurants serve various authentic local dishes, snacks and drinks. The most popular restaurants gather around the old city area, including the Dongshan District, Yuexiu District and Liwan District. Panfu Road, West Jiangnan Road and East Huifu Road are recommended food streets for tourists to feel the local eating customs such as Yam Cha (Drinking Tea), having various kinds of soup or delicious Sampan Porridge.
Guangzhou Shopping
With the fame of the shoppers' heaven with ton of quality goods at affordable prices, the city is prosperous with various kinds of commercial streets. Shangxiajiu Road, Beijing Road and Shifu Road commercial area, full of time-honored brands and modern shopping malls, is the most traditional and popular among the locals. Yide Road is the best choice for seafood and dried food. Wende Road is the right place for curios and tourist souvenirs. For those seeking for clothes and current fashions, Baima Clothes Market, World Trade Mall and Teemall should not be missed.

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Guangzhou Nightlife
The city offers wide choices of nightlife hangouts. For visitors fond of lively parties, the three bar streets are recommended, namely the Huanshi Road which is favored by foreigners and white collars, Yanjiang Road located along the Pearl River and popular among the young, and Baietan area which is developed from a village and today more like a night fair. For tourists who want to have a tranquil nighttime, to enjoy a cruise on the Pearl River or watching the enchanting night scene from the White Cloud Mountain are wonderful.

Guangzhou Travel Tips
To make your visit to this city easy and pleasant, we offer practical travel tips for your reference. You may be interested in the following topics:

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Questions & Answers on Guangzhou Travel Guide
Asked by sandeep from INDIA | Nov. 14, 2024 21:47Reply
i want to buy large quantity of power bank and cables and import in india
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Answered by Anonymous | Nov. 16, 2024 00:16
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Well actually you can go to the city of Shenzhen. There have a huge electronic market which is called Huaqiangbei. You can pick up the powerbank what you need.
Asked by Ryan Fredderick Marqueses from FRANCE PARIS | Nov. 14, 2024 03:42Reply
Transit Visa
Hello i am a filipino citizen leaving in Paris France. do I need transit visa if my lay over is 25hrs 35 min.

This is my itinerary
Cdg- Paris to Guangzhou Baiyun
Lay over 25 hrs 35 min.

If ever I need a transit visa can I get it in the immigration? Or where else can get it? My flight is on Dec 6.

Thank you, hope to hear from you soonest.
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Answered by Cherry | Nov. 14, 2024 22:05
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You need a transit visa as the layover is more than 24h and you need to get a visa before the trip.
Asked by Linda from CANDA | Nov. 12, 2024 08:20Reply
Guangzhou to Shanghai (by plane), then from Shanghai to Taizhou (by train/ car),
I hold a canadian passport and want to visit Guangzhou to Shanghai (by plane), then from Shanghai to Taizhou (by train/ car), using the 144 hour visa free transit. Is this allowed? I dont see Taizhou on the list but not sure if it is covered under a differeent teritory
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Answered by Emily | Nov. 12, 2024 21:59
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Sorry to tell you that it's not a eligible route since you travel from GZ to Shanghai. To enjoy the 144 in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang (where Taizhou in), you need to fly directly from a foreign country or region to Shanghai without layover in other Chinese Mainland cities.
Answered by Linda | Nov. 14, 2024 05:01
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If I am travelling from Toronto ( Canada) to Gangzhou to Shanghai then to Taizhou am I allowed to use the 144 hour free visa?
Asked by Paul W from NEW ZEALAND | Nov. 05, 2024 20:56Reply
how much for Guangzhou airport luggage storage fee for 3 days
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Answered by Emily | Nov. 06, 2024 18:13
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It costs CNY55 every 24h, so CNY 165 for three days.
Asked by Vicky from MALAYSIA | Oct. 27, 2024 20:03Reply
Gemstone
Where is gemstone market in guangzhou ?
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Answered by Marcy | Oct. 29, 2024 17:57
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Hualin International Jade City Mall (华林国际珠宝城) near Hualinsi metro station of line 8.
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