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Guangzhou
广州
Capital of Guangdong Province, known as the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine and a major trading hub with rich cultural heritage.
Province
Guangdong
Best Time
October-December and March-April
Average Stay
2-3 days
Airports
1 major
City Highlights
Canton Tower (Guangzhou Tower)
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Shamian Island colonial architecture
Pearl River night cruise
Authentic Cantonese dim sum
Chimelong Safari Park
Guangzhou Museum
Liwan Lake Park
Transportation
From Airport
Metro AvailableBus ServiceTaxi Service
- •Metro Line 3 connects Baiyun Airport to city center (45 minutes)
- •Airport express buses to major areas
- •Taxi costs 60-100 RMB to city center
- •Airport is 30km from downtown
Within City
Metro SystemBus NetworkTaxi AvailableBike Sharing
- •Guangzhou Metro covers most tourist areas
- •BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system available
- •Pearl River water taxis for sightseeing
- •Bike sharing widely available
Airports
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
广州白云国际机场
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Location
Latitude:23.1291
Longitude:113.2644