Guangzhou travel guide
Guangzhou Tourism | Guangzhou Guide
You're Going to Love Guangzhou
With a population of 11.07 million, Guangzhou is the largest city in Guangdong, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Guangzhou has to offer.
Where to Eat in Guangzhou
If you’re looking for affordable options, Caffe Mondo - Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou (5 Zhujiang West Road) and Yu Yue Heen - Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou (5 Zhujiang West Road) are great picks.
When to visit Guangzhou
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Guangzhou in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 260 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Guangzhou, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Guangzhou
Plane
When flying to Guangzhou, you’ll arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), which is located 18 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Guangzhou from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 50m.
Train
Located 4 miles from the city centre, Guangzhou Guangzhou East Railway Station is the busiest station in Guangzhou. Another popular train station is Guangzhou Guangzhou South Railway Station, located 10 miles from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Guangzhou Pazhou, located 6 miles from the city centre of Guangzhou. Guangzhou CZ Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 21 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Guangzhou
Where to stay in Guangzhou
From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Mediterranean Hotel to great affordable options like the Imin Hotel, Guangzhou offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Guangzhou, with prices from £12 to £200 per night. Tianhe is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Guangzhou are about 32% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Yuexiu - In Guangzhou’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre and Ocean Hotel.
Baiyun - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Swisstouches Guangzhou Hotel Residences, Royal Tulip Luxury Hotel Carat - Guangzhou and Yunkai Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Baiyun is £16.
Tianhe - The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel and Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Tianhe will cost you about £21 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Guangzhou
Most booked hotels in Guangzhou
Hiring a car in Guangzhou
Expect to pay £0.97 per litre in Guangzhou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.61 and £15.48. The most frequently booked car type in Guangzhou is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.