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Major city

Guangzhou广州

Go to Guangzhou for Cantonese food and dim sum; 2 nights and a natural stop between Hong Kong and mainland China.

Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Rules in force · 5
  • China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
  • China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
  • China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
  • China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
  • China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.

Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province and a long-standing trading port. It is the historic centre of Cantonese cuisine and is linked to Hong Kong by high-speed rail. Skyscrapers such as Canton Tower sit beside older temples and markets.

At a glance

Known for
Dim sum · Canton Tower · Shamian Island · Chen Clan Academy
Best months
Oct–Dec
Avoid
Jun–Sep (hot, rain, typhoons)
Nights
2
Airports
CAN Guangzhou Baiyun (Metro line 3 and airport express to the city)

Where to sleep

Tianhe

Business area with rail and metro.

Yuexiu

Old-town sights and food.

Getting around

Metro is the easiest option; taxis and ride-hailing are common. Set up mobile payment in advance.

Watch out

  • Summer heat and humidity.
  • Check visa and transit rules with official sources.

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Guangzhou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

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