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A major city on the Pearl River in southern China, described as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and the heart of Lingnan culture. Flowers bloom all year, earning it the name 'City of Flowers', and a legend of five celestials riding rams gives it another, 'City of Rams'. Highlights include Beijing Road, a central axis that has not moved in over 2,200 years, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, 'the gem of Lingnan architecture', the European-style buildings of Shamian Island and Pearl River night cruises. Ideal for fans of Cantonese food such as dim sum, char siu and wonton noodles.
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Check prices →Flowers bloom all year round, so every season has something in bloom. On the Double Ninth Festival (ninth day of the ninth lunar month) locals traditionally climb Baiyun Mountain and it gets very busy, and sights are packed during big holidays such as National Day and Spring Festival, so avoid those if you can. Check official weather and typhoon forecasts before you go.
| High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.3° | 9.8° | 43 |
| Feb | 18.4° | 11.3° | 65 |
| Mar | 21.6° | 14.9° | 85 |
| Apr | 25.5° | 19.1° | 182 |
| May | 29.4° | 22.7° | 284 |
| Jun | 31.3° | 24.5° | 258 |
| Jul | 32.7° | 25.3° | 228 |
| Aug | 32.6° | 25.2° | 221 |
| Sep | 31.4° | 23.8° | 172 |
| Oct | 28.6° | 20.5° | 79 |
| Nov | 24.4° | 15.7° | 42 |
| Dec | 20.5° | 11.1° | 24 |
Monthly averages of daily highs and lows, and average monthly rainfall. Any given year can differ.
Source: WMO World Weather Information Service — China Meteorological Administration · Guangzhou (WMO city data) · 1961–1990 normals —View source
Metro Line 3's Airport North station serves T2 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). For T3, take Line 3 or Line 9 to Gaozeng station, leave by Exit B and change to the 'Konggang Line 2 Branch' connecting bus (about 12-15 minutes, every 5-10 minutes, CNY 2, Yangchengtong card accepted). T1 closed for renovation from 7 May 2026, so Airport South metro station is temporarily out of use. Check Guangzhou Metro's official information for hours and fares.
Baiyun Airport East station is on level B2 of the T3 transport centre, a 3-5 minute walk from T3 (Baiyun Airport North station serves T2). You can transfer from the metro at stations such as Guangzhou South, Pazhou, Keyun Road, Longdong, Zhuliao and Airport North. Trains run on average every 14 minutes; check 'Guangdong Intercity' official timetables.
Eight city routes run from T3 to eight districts, including Tianhe, Yuexiu, Haizhu, Panyu, Zengcheng Xintang, Nansha, Huangpu and Liwan, with no transfer needed. Fares start at CNY 19.9. Check routes and timetables on the official WeChat account '白云机场空港快线'.
Taxis run 24 hours from Door 75 on the T3 arrivals level. Ride-hailing pick-up points are on levels 2 and 1M of the P12 car park building. Handy with heavy luggage or late arrivals; have your hotel address in Chinese.
The easiest way between sights. Chen Clan Academy station (Lines 1 and 8) serves the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and Peasant Movement Institute station (Line 1) is near the Dezheng Middle Road food street. You can ride with a QR code in the 'Guangzhou Metro' app, which also works on Foshan's metro and in other cities such as Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen.
Runs 7.7 km between Canton Tower and Wanshengwei, passing the Guangzhou Opera House and Huangpu Ancient Port, and is billed as Guangzhou's 'most beautiful 7.7 km'. Check official information for fares and hours.
Short-haul high-speed trains link Hong Kong West Kowloon station with Guangzhounan, Guangzhoudong and Guangzhouxintang. The first and last trains leave West Kowloon at around 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Tickets are sold under your real name with a passport, and fares vary by train and class, so check the official fare charts.
Taxis are metered and ride-hailing apps are available. Showing your destination in Chinese helps.
Good for: First visit, old streets, food
Home to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island and the Yongqingfang and Lychee Bay area, the most typical old-Guangzhou streetscape. Longjin Road near the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is good for morning tea in traditional teahouses, claypot rice and congee.
Good for: History walks, shopping, old-school eateries
Beijing Road, a central axis that has not moved in over 2,200 years, Yuexiu Hill (Yuexiu Park), the starting point of Guangzhou's traditional central axis, and the Sacred Heart Cathedral are all here. Dezheng Middle Road and Wenming Road are known as a street of long-standing eateries serving wonton noodles, roast meats and desserts.
Good for: Night views, riverside walks, museums
From Huacheng Square on the city's central axis you can easily reach Canton Tower, Guangzhou Library, Guangdong Museum and Haixinsha Asian Games Park. A good place for Pearl River night views.
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Built in 1888-1893 by Chen clan members from 72 counties of Guangdong, it is called 'the gem of Lingnan architecture' and is China's largest and best-preserved ancestral hall. Today it houses the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum, a national first-class museum with over 20,000 items. Open 9:00-17:30 (ticket sales and entry until 17:00); entry CNY 10 (per the Guangzhou culture and tourism bureau's January 2025 table; actual price as charged on site). Close to Chen Clan Academy station on Lines 1 and 8.
A 0.3 sq km island formed from a Pearl River sandbank, held as a British and French concession for about 80 years after the Opium War. Of its 150-plus European-style buildings, 53 are national key protected cultural relics, and 137 ancient trees, 100 to over 300 years old, make it a lovely place to stroll.
Opened in 1927, this park of about 690,000 sq m spans seven hills and three man-made lakes. It holds a 1,100 m stretch of Ming-dynasty city wall and the Five Rams sculpture, the symbol of Guangzhou. The five-storey Zhenhai Tower, built in 1380, now houses Guangzhou Museum exhibits (Guangzhou Museum entry CNY 10, per the city's January 2025 table). Check official information for hours.
According to the Guangzhou Port Authority, it is rated a top night view, taking in the 30 km Pearl River light belt, Canton Tower and Haixinsha in one trip. Tianzi Pier, a main boarding point, has been renovated with traditional Guangzhou architectural features, and in 2026 new electric cruise boats themed on tea culture, Nanyue culture and more entered service. Check the operator's official information for piers, times and fares.
Guangzhou's landmark tower; Huacheng Square on the city's central axis is the classic spot for a photo with it, and it is a highlight of the Pearl River night cruise. The pier below it has been turned into a Nanyue-culture themed pier. Check Canton Tower's official website for observation-deck fees and hours.
The city's central axis, which has never shifted or been broken in more than 2,200 years since Guangzhou was founded. Its highlight is the 11-layer 'thousand-year ancient road' site, and the paving recreates the styles of each era from the Han (Nanyue) to the late Qing. The street is lined with arcade-style qilou buildings.
The cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Guangzhou. Its foundation stone was laid on 28 June 1863 and it was completed 25 years later in 1888. Built entirely of granite, it is known as the 'Stone House' cathedral; it rises 58.5 m to the spire and is described as the only largely intact granite Gothic cathedral in Southeast Asia. It became a national key cultural relic in 1997. Be quiet during Mass.
A national 5A scenic area in north-east Guangzhou, made up of more than 30 peaks over 20.98 sq km. From the main peak, Moxing Ridge (382 m), you can look over the city and the Pearl River. It is divided into seven areas from south to north: Luhu, Santailing, Mingchun Valley, Moxing Ridge, Mingzhulou, Feieling and Heyiling. Entry CNY 5 (per the city's January 2025 table); 24-hour hotline 020-37222222.
Morning tea with dim sum in a traditional teahouse is part of everyday life in Guangzhou. Longjin Road near the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is recommended for morning tea, and there is even a 'floating teahouse' themed cruise on the Pearl River.
Guangzhou's 2025 standard for English signs in public places adopted the Cantonese-based 'Char Siu' as the English name for 叉烧. Try it around Dezheng Middle Road, known for its roast-meat (siu mei) eateries.
The same standard uses 'Wonton' as the English name for 云吞. Wonton noodles are a signature dish of the old eateries on Dezheng Middle Road and Wenming Road.
One of the classics on Longjin Road near the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, alongside morning tea, roast meats and congee.
A favourite on food streets such as Tongfu Road and Xihua Road, often eaten with congee.
Dessert shops cluster where Dezheng Middle Road meets Wenming Road, earning it the nickname 'Sweet Corner'. You can also find them on Tongfu Road.
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Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (Guangdong Folk Arts Museum) in the morning, morning tea and dim sum around Longjin Road for lunch, a stroll on Shamian Island in the afternoon, then a Pearl River night cruise from Tianzi Pier to see Canton Tower lit up.
Moxing Ridge on Baiyun Mountain in the morning, Yuexiu Park and Zhenhai Tower in the afternoon, then the Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Beijing Road with wonton noodles and tong sui around Dezheng Middle Road in the evening.
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