Beach near Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou Travel Guide

China

Guangzhou is a large city in southern China, with a population of 14,284,353. It is a major urban centre in the country and operates on China Standard Time.

Most international visitors arrive through Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), the airport serving the city. Guangzhou is not a beach-focused destination, with no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

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Local time

14,284,353

Population

5,901 miles away

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Weather in Guangzhou

Mon

33°

Tue

32°

Wed

31°

Know before you go

Pays in CNY

Plug type Type A & Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +86

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in China, especially in mainland China. However, there are some exceptions, particularly in tourist-oriented services within larger cities.

Best time to visit Guangzhou

Jan

20°5

Feb

21°6

Mar

24°13

Apr

28°18

May

29°22

Jun

31°28

Jul

33°24

Aug

32°26

Sep

31°23

Oct

29°10

Nov

25°5

Dec

21°2

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Guangzhou

  1. Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

    museum

    1.5 km

  2. Xianxian Mosque

    monument

    1.9 km

  3. 大佛古寺

    buddhist place of worship

    0.5 km

  4. Yuexiu Park

    park

    1.6 km

  5. 镇海楼

    museum

    1.4 km

  6. 曉港

    park

    3.5 km

  7. 華林禪寺

    buddhist place of worship

    2.6 km

  8. 淘金站

    historic site

    2.4 km

Getting there

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport · 29.5 km

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