Guangzhou is the third largest city in China as well as the capital of Guangdong Province. Guangzhou also southern China’s largest city and key transportation hub and trading port, located on the Pearl River which is navigable to the South China Sea. Guangzhou was known in the West as Canton. The food and the language of the area are still known as Cantonese.
Guangzhou roles as the pioneer of the economic development of the country, with thousands of large, small and medium-sized enterprises, which offer more job opportunities and make the city a heavily populated area. The city is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. The city also famous for foreign trade and business, and holds China’s largest trade fair, the Canton Fair.
Guangzhou is located in the southeast of Guangdong Province and in the north of the Pearl River Delta. The city bordering on the South China Sea, and adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao. Guangzhou is the trade center of south China and hosts annual spring and autumn exports fairs.
In terms of climate, the best time to visit Guangzhou is between October and November. Alternatively, April and May are also good months. Guangzhou has a sub-tropical climate with humidity levels at their highest in the summer. Typhoon season is from June to October. Please note that the Canton Trade Fairs take place annually during the 3rd and 4th weeks of April and October, so finding accommodation at those times can be difficult.
Guangzhou provides wonderful and interesting nightlife activities, such as taking a night cruise on the Pearl River and enjoying a show of Cantonese opera. Bars and clubs are available all over the city, you will find a favorite one.
* Shamian Island/Shameen Island
* Guangdong Provincial Museum
* Western Han Nanyue King Museum
* Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
* Sacred Heart Cathedral/Stone House
* Huaisheng Mosque
* Temple of Bright Filial Piety
* Chime-Long Paradise
* Chime-Long WaterPark
* Guangzhou Peasant Movement Institute
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