About the City
Situated in the southern part of the People Republic of China, Guangzhou is also known with an English name of Canton. The South China Sea, Hong Kong and Macau lie very close to Guangzhou while the third largest river of China, the Pearl River flows through the city. Quite often called as the South Gate of China, Guangzhou consists of an area of 7434.4 square kilometers (2870 square miles) which gives home to a large number of people from other regions of China.

Top Attraction

Being the capital for three Chinese dynasties; the Nan Yue (South Yue), the Nan Han (South Han) and the Nanming (South Ming), Guangzhou was one of the 24 most famous historical cultural cities of China. The 2000-year history of this place makes it a hot tourist destination.

Transportation

Guangzhou is one of the most prominent cities of southern China and therefore the city is well connected by air, road, rail and water.

Dining

In terms of restaurants and teahouses, Guangzhou ranks first in the country. So a luring factor for all the tourists visiting Guangzhou is the Cantonese cuisine, cooked deliciously and presented stylishly. Cantonese cuisine is one of the main cuisines in China.

Shopping

Guangzhou is the chief foreign trade center of China and the biggest city of South China with flourishing commerce. Since the city lies next to Hong Kong and Macau, chances for further commercial development are immense in Guangzhou.

Nightlife

Guangzhou was one of the first Chinese cities to have opened the doors to the outside world. Over the years the nightlife in Guangzhou has changed a lot with the opening of new bars, restaurants and clubs.

Travel Tips

Better known for foreign trade and business, the city of Guangzhou is not very known for tourism, but once you come here, you will be amazed how much the city has to offer to its tourists.

Climate

Being situated in a subtropical monsoon climate zone, the mean temperature of the city is from 21.4 C to 21.9 C. The city has an average temperature of 22 C all the year round. August is the hottest month with a temperature of 28 C while January is the coldest with 13 C.