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Major city · China

Guangzhou – North and East

Spend a half‑day in the north‑east districts: visit Baiyun Mountain, the Huangpu Military Academy site and a lychee orchard; 4–5 h total.

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The north‑east of Guangzhou comprises five outlying districts (Baiyun, Huangpu, Huadu, Zengcheng, Conghua). They are reachable by metro or bus and offer nature (Baiyun Mountain), historic sites (Huangpu Military Academy), hot springs and seasonal lychee orchards. A short visit fits into a day‑trip from central Guangzhou.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
CNY
Best months
Jun–Jul (lychee season) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather)
avoid Aug–Sep (high heat, humidity)
Airport
CAN
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Guangzhou – North and East: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • 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.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Guangzhou – North and East110 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Guangzhou – North and East, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Baiyun MountainHuangpu Military Academy siteLychee season (June–July)Conghua hot springsZengcheng lychee orchards
Airports
CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Metro Line 3 to Baiyun Airport Station, ~30 min to city centre)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    26°C (79°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

Best: Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Aug–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Guangzhou – North and East: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

6 rd

Feb

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Mar

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Apr

26°C (79°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

May

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Nov

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Dec

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Metro lines 2, 3, 5, 9 and 13 serve the districts; city buses (e.g., 637, 638) run 07:00‑21:00 from Tianhe Bus Station. A one‑way bus ticket from Tianhe to Zengcheng costs ¥16 (check). Taxis and ride‑hailing are widely available.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Baiyun Mountain

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Metro Line 9 to Baiyun Mountain station, then bus or tram to summit

Cable car optional; tram fee ¥20–40.

Huangpu Military Academy site

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Metro Line 5 to Yuzhu, then bus 431 to pier, ferry to site

English signage limited; check opening hours.

Conghua hot‑spring area

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

Metro Line 13 to Conghua, then local bus 14/19 to park entrance

Entry ¥40–80; seasonal closures possible.

Zengcheng lychee orchards

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Bus 637/638 from Tianhe Bus Station to Zengcheng (≈1 h 20 min)

Peak lychee season; bring cash for market purchases.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Zengcheng Hotel

300+ rooms, near Guangzhou‑Shantou highway; budget option

Oriental Resort

¥480 per night, on Baiyun Mountain; quiet location

Guangzhou Hotel (Haizhu)

¥328 per night, near Haizhu Square; convenient metro access

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
Mid
¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
High
¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Bus ticket Tianhe → Zengcheng¥16 (≈ US$3)
Baiyun Mountain tram¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6)
Conghua hot‑spring entry¥40–80 (≈ US$6–12)
Lychee (seasonal, market)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) per fruit

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; stay alert on busy streets, keep valuables secure, and avoid isolated park areas after dark.
  • Bus schedules may change; confirm times at Tianhe station.
  • Some park entrances charge ¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑70; check current fees before visiting.
  • Hot‑spring facilities in Conghua may close for maintenance in winter.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire
119
Ambulance
120

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire119
  • Ambulance120

Embassy

US Consulate in Guangzhou (check address); other embassies in Beijing.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Tianhe Bus → Zengcheng: about ¥16 (≈ US$3), 1 h 20 min (check)
  • Metro Line 3 to Baiyun Airport: ¥7 (≈ under US$1), 30 min

Say or show

  • 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
  • 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
  • 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
  • 公交车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo chē zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
  • 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
  • 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its 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 – North and East. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Jul (lychee season) and Oct–Nov (pleasant weather) · avoid Aug–Sep (high heat, humidity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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