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Guangzhou广州

A gateway to southern China, with Cantonese cuisine and vibrant markets.

Canton Tower rising above Guangzhou, with the Pearl River and city skyline behind it
Canton Tower beside the Pearl River, GuangzhouPhoto credits

Guangzhou is best explored with an appetite and time to wander. Start with dim sum, walk the old streets of Liwan, and end beside the Pearl River. Canton Tower and the newer skyline reveal another side of this long-established trading city.

Get to know the city

  • Make a leisurely Cantonese dim sum meal part of your day.
  • Explore Liwan’s streets and the area around Shamian.
  • See Canton Tower from the Pearl River waterfront.
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Detailed neighbourhood guides, suggested walks and local transport notes are on the way.