Busiest trading centers in China
For centuries, Guangzhou has been the busiest trading hub in China. A large portion of the city still moves at a nice, leisurely pace. Green alleyways hid with some mosques and temples, areas with remnants of colonial architecture, classic dim-sum restaurants, unique qilou shophouses, and LDngnan architecture. Alternatively, you can welcome modernity with the 21st-century architectural icons of Zhujiang New Town’s centerpiece, like the Opera House designed by the late Zaha Hadid and the slender Canton Tower that rises over the Pearl River that meanders through the city.
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Guangzhou belongs to a subtropical climate. You can visit here all year round. Due to its South China Seafront location, it also benefits from an oceanic monsoon climate, which is consistently humid. Guangzhou has enough precipitation year-round. June, July, and August have more rain compared to other months. The average monthly temperature fluctuates by about 20°C. In the spring, the nighttime can be as low as 12 °C (53 °F), and the noon can reach 26 °C (78 °F). The sea’s influence is the reason for the excessive humidity. Rainfall occurs frequently; it could only drizzle at times or occasionally be very heavy.
The summer months are hot and humid, with sporadic typhoons and frequent thunderstorms. June is a very regular month for rain. July has an average temperature of 28.7°C, making it the hottest month of the year. Fall is the ideal time of the year to visit Guangzhou. Autumn breezes make the weather feel cooler, and the daily temperature is about 20°C. Guangzhou experiences mild, dry winters with little precipitation. in winter. January had the lowest temperature of 10 °C, making it the coldest month.
Canton Tower
The stunning Canton Tower, Guangzhou's most noteworthy structure and one of the tallest buildings on Earth is the city's most beautiful skyscraper. The freestanding building, which was unveiled in time for the 2010 Asian Games, is renowned for its slender form, outdoor viewing decks, and rainbow lights that shine at night.
Chimelong Safari Park
With almost 20,000 animals in this park, China's Chimelong Safari Park is one of the biggest wild animal parks in China and the only zoo that received the highest accolade possible, the 5A class tourist attraction level. Chinese white tigers, black rhinos, and giant pandas have more than 500 species that are represented.
White Cloud Mountain
The mountain is located in the north of Guangzhou City. It is named after the wreath of flimsy clouds that encircles the summit of White Cloud Mountain following a period of intense rain. You can visit the mountain and the 17 square miles (44 square kilometers) park area around it to get some fresh air and get away from the bustling city center.
Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
The treasures from Zhao Mo's royal tombs are kept in the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. There are thousands of artifacts from the empire on exhibit, including the skeletons of Zhao Mo and fifteen of his courtiers who were buried alive in order to serve him in death.
Shamian Island
When you visit Shamian Island in Guangzhou, you will see the city's ancient side in addition to its towering skyscrapers. In the 19th century, British and French concessions shared Shamian Island, a sandbank island in the center of the city that was once a bustling harbor. It is today renowned for its abundant charm and historic architecture.
Guangzhou cuisine has developed into a distinctive style by incorporating regional specialties, assimilating the best elements of other major Chinese cuisines, and incorporating certain elements of Western dishes. Up to 21 different cooking methods are used in Guangzhou cuisine, including stir-frying, pan-frying, deep-frying, simmering, stewing, and braising. The control of heat application, as well as the texture, flavor, smell, and form of the prepared food, are highly valued.
Must-try: White Cut Chicken, Roasted Suckling Pig, Sweet and Sour Pork, Claypot Rice
Air
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located about 17 miles (28 kilometers) away from the city center. It is one of the busiest hubs in China. There are a total of 123 flights in the airport every day, and 86 of them are domestic flights between the city and major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an. Others are for international flights. There are airport shuttle bus lines where you can reach the city center.
Train
There are four train stations in Guangzhou including Guangzhou Railway Station, East Railway Station, North Railway Station and South Railway Station. The busiest and most significant railway station is Guangzhou South, which serves trains to Beijing, Wuhan, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi’an, and many other Chinese cities.