Upon Arrival
Daily Life Services—Hotel Reservation
Foreign travelers can book online through Trip.com (official website, app or Alipay mini program TripHotels) and pay directly with an international bank card, or make hotel reservations by telephone or other means. ...
First Time in China, How to Tour Guangzhou?
Welcome to the vibrant city of Guangzhou, a place where ancient traditions meet modern innovation. ...
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Guangzhou's top city routes: From landmarks to nightlife
Recently, the nine "Guangzhou Super City Routes' were unveiled, intricately connecting commercial hubs, landmarks, and attrations, showcasing Guangzhou's diverse charms. Among them, the routes involving Tianhe district are paricularly eye-catching and eagerly anticipated: ...
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Notice for Foreigners in Guangzhou
Kind Reminder Welcome to Guangzhou! Please read the following for a happy stay in Guangzhou. ...
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Education
Start of Autumn
At the Start of Autumn, the crisp breeze in sunlit sighs breathes summer's last lullaby. Sunflower seeds ripen to exhale their golden prose, while autumn hums its tender themes through time's own stream. ...
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Best places to experience intangible cultural heritage in GD
Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism revealed the sixth batch of national intangible cultural heritage inheritors, with 58 selected from Guangdong. ...
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Guangzhou morning tea culture
Guangzhou morning tea culture is a typical representative of Guangdong intangible cultural heritage, an experience that combines history, taste and social interaction. ...
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GZ Metro Line 11 unveiled, circular route links culture and city
Guangzhou Metro's first circular line, Metro Line 11, is set to open by the end of this year. For the first time, the public gets a sneak peek at the station designs of this "King of Transfers." ...
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology（Guangzhou）
Background Innovation, adaptation, inclusivity, and originality – this set of beliefs has led the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to make great strides progressively in education, research, and knowledge transfer since its establishment in 1991. In just thr ...
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Attractions
Discover Hengqin in spring: A guide to 4 great outdoor spots
As spring blossoms, why not take your family and friends to enjoy the natural beauty of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone? Here are four great outdoor spots to experience a different side of Hengqin. ...
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Best time to admire red cypress trees in Guangzhou
Brushed by persistent cold air from the north, Guangzhou's cypress trees turned red in December, entering the year's best viewing period. The changing colors attract many locals and tourists to the city, since most plants in the city remain green in winter. ...
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One more punch! Guangzhou Air Jungle Secret Botanical garden opened
At 10 am on November 29, the newest attraction, the Yunluo Botanical Garden, is open in Guangzhou. ...
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Discover Guangzhou through Italian President's footsteps
On November 11, Italian President Sergio Mattarella visited Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong province, as part of his state visit to China. During his stay, he explored several iconic spots in the city. Here's a glimpse of his stops around this vibrant metropolis. ...
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Entertainment
Time travel: GZ museums let you VR your way through history
Several major museums in Guangzhou have introduced virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) experiences this summer, allowing visitors to interactively explore historical periods and global civilizations through digital technology. ...
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Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free store to open on August 26
Guangzhou is opening its first downtown duty-free store on August 26 in Tianhe District, allowing outbound international travelers to conveniently purchase duty-free goods directly in the city center before their trips. ...
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Guangzhou Library launches interactive VR space for readers
Words come alive at Guangzhou Library's new Future Reading Library, launched on July 10. ...
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Discover Guangzhou's top spots ahead of 15th National Games
China's 15th National Games, jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, will open in Guangzhou this November. ...
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Weekly Special & Live Music at Hooley's
Hooley's is famous for its amazing daily deals and mouth-watering food, all made from scratch. ...
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Dining
Summer Feast at Vaperse Hotel
Cool off the early autumn heat at Perse Lounge with our Fall into Autumn Afternoon Tea. ...
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Moon Blossom
Celebrate the season with The Westin Pazhou mooncake collection, featuring five exquisite gift boxes—each box blends tradition with artistry. ...
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A Lingnan Mid-Autumn Celebration
Kempinski Residences Guangzhou invites you to celebrate a joyous Mid-Autumn in true Lingnan style. ...
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Weekend Brunch at Morton's Grille
Indulge in a curated selection of brunch dishes crafted to satisfy every craving. ...
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Artisan Grill at Perry's
When fruitwood embers kiss premium beef ribs, every drop of fat sparks a fragrant white smoke infused with secret spices. ...
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Travel
Daily Life Services—Transportation
Identification documents. Foreign travelers can use the following valid identification documents when purchasing tickets or paying for the extended trip at the railway station's ticket windows or ticket agents, or on trains... ...
Guangzhou Metro App Puts Smart Travel in Your Pocket
For international travelers in Guangzhou, navigating the city’s sprawling metro system has become much simpler thanks to the Guangzhou Metro App. ...
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Guangzhou Metro Trials Open Turnstiles for Smoother Commute
If you’ve ever been stuck waiting for those turnstiles to open one by one during rush hour, here’s some good news from Guangzhou Metro — starting July 26, ...
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You can arrive at the boarding gate 15 minutes before takeoff! China Southern Airlines has cancelled the check-in deadline for the Beijing-Guangzhou route.
You can arrive at the boarding gate 15 minutes before takeoff! China Southern Airlines has cancelled the check-in deadline for the Beijing-Guangzhou route. ...
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Guangzhou Metro Line 10: A cultural tour through city's heart
Guangzhou Metro Line 10 began operations on June 29, connecting 12 stations across four central districts. ...
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Health
Tips to Ward off Mosquito‑Borne Diseases
A recent chikungunya outbreak in certain areas in southern China has drawn public attention. ...
11 Key Questions about Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya fever is a viral illness caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily transmitted through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. ...
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Chikungunya fever: This common drug is strictly prohibited!
Guangzhou has called on the public to intensify mosquito eradication and prevention efforts as the global spread of chikungunya and dengue fever raises cocerns. ...
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S China's 1st foreign-owned tertiary general hospital unveiled
On May 26, Guangzhou Metro Group and Singapore-headquartered Perennial Holdings Private Limited officially signed a 105,000-square-meter lease agreement. ...
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China’s First Health Service Center for Foreigners Opens
Recently, China’s first Overseas Health Service Center has been established at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. ...
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Services
Daily Life Services—Exchange of Foreign Currencies
Overseas visitors to China can exchange foreign currencies for RMB cash in advance in relevant countries or regions before arriving in China. Each visitor is allowed to carry up to RMB 20,000 in cash when entering or leaving the country. ...
Daily Life Services—RMB Exchange
Outlets of China's commercial banks provide exchange services for small RMB notes. Foreigners can request an exchange at the counter or self-service equipment as necessary, or they can obtain a change purse product containing equivalent RMB cash of different denominations at the counter. ...
Daily Life Services—Mobile payment
Foreigners can download and install WeChat, Alipay or UnionPay apps on their mobile phones, input foreign or Chinese mobile phone numbers and other information for account registration according to the instructions, and follow the prompts on the page to complete bank card binding. ...
Daily Life Services—Bank card
Foreigners can present valid documents, such as passports or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards, at the outlets of China's commercial banks to apply for a bank card. ...
Daily Life Services—SIM Card
Foreigners can bring their passports or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards to the service branches of telecom operators such as China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom, to purchase a SIM card and activate mobile communication services in China. ...
FAQ
How to claim purchases from 600 Guangzhou stores in minutes
Are you coming to Guangzhou for a short stay and have made some purchases, but you still don't know that you can get a tax refund for your purchases before leaving or how to do it in just minutes? ...
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Legal Disputes
If foreign nationals, foreign enterprises and organizations need lawyers to provide non-litigation legal services in Guangzhou, they shall entrust lawyers with practicing licenses of lawyers of the People's Republic of China to represent them. ...
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Q&A for Foreigners in Guangzhou
I want to come to China to visit my Chinese friend, what kind of procedures do I need to go through if I stay at his house after entering the country? I work as an executive in a company in China and have been granted a work-type residence permit. I am planning to study for a degree at a university ...
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