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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Guangzhou has to offer.
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 30 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Guangzhou from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 26h 20m.
Train
Located 7 km 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 15 km from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Guangzhou Pazhou, located 10 km from downtown Guangzhou. Guangzhou CZ Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 34 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Guangzhou
Where to stay in Guangzhou
Average rates range from around C$ 59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 162 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Guangzhou, with prices from C$ 21 to C$ 341 per night. Tianhe is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Guangzhou are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
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 C$ 30.
Haizhu - White Swan Hotel, Rosedale Hotel & Suites Guangzhou and Hotel Landmark Canton have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Haizhu will cost you about C$ 23 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Guangzhou
Most booked hotels in Guangzhou
Renting a car in Guangzhou
Expect to pay C$ 1.67 per litre in Guangzhou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.03 and C$ 26.71. The most frequently booked car type in Guangzhou is Premium (Class Premium Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Jimny or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.