Detailed self-sufficient travel experience in Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou is a city in Guangdong province, southern China, with an area of ​​7,434 km2. Located in the heart of the Greater Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macau Bay Area; Pearl River Delta Economic Zone, so Guangzhou is known as the leading shopping center in Asia and the world.

Besides the bustling pace of life, Guangzhou possesses a charming natural landscape thanks to its location on the banks of the romantic Pearl River. In addition, the city is also the first place to give birth to the unique Guangdong culture. Therefore, when you arrive in Guangzhou, you also have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the landscape and human culture of this rich land.

Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province, also one of the ten richest cities in China.

Summer from April to June is the best time to go to Guangzhou. At this time the weather in the city is very pleasant, beautiful sunshine, cool air and cool green vegetation. This facilitates the process of moving, visiting and experiencing outdoor tourist destinations.

To fully enjoy your trip to Guangzhou, you should "pocket" the following travel experiences:

The most convenient, fastest and safest way to go to Guangzhou is by air. Accordingly, you can buy plane tickets to arrive Shanghai international airport. Then, you rent a taxi or train to travel to Guangzhou.

Accompanying Vietjet, you will have a quick, safe and cost-effective trip to Guangzhou.

When arriving in Guangzhou, you can choose the following means of transportation to explore the city:

• Bus: To save on travel costs, you can choose to explore the city by bus. However, each bus is 10 - 45 minutes apart, so pay attention not to miss the bus.
• Taxi: For large groups of tourists, taxi is the optimal choice that is convenient, fast and affordable.
• Subway: This is a popular means of transportation in Guangzhou with reasonable prices and quick travel time. However, during rush hour the train is often very crowded.
• Bicycle: If you want to explore small alleys in the city, you can choose a bicycle. To rent a car, please contact the hotel for details on price and rental address.

Below are some suggestions for sightseeing, shopping and delicious food in Guangzhou. Please save it in your notebook immediately to apply to your upcoming trip.

When traveling to Guangzhou, you must definitely visit:

• Guangzhou TV Tower: More than 600m high, with 112 floors, Canton Tower is considered a bright spot in Guangzhou architecture. Coming here, you will not only admire the splendid beauty of the tower, but also have the opportunity to enjoy the night view of the city along the romantic Pearl River.
• Baiyun Mountains: If you love nature, you must go to the Baiyun Mountains located in the north of Guangzhou. With more than 30 rolling mountains, lush green vegetation, gurgling streams and birdsong, Bach Van brings you a poetic, romantic and extremely beautiful space.

The majestic Bach Van Mountain is made up of 30 mountains creating a mountainous landscape.

• Shaiman Island: Located right in the heart of bustling Guangzhou, Shaiman is an artificial island covered with a cool green color of flowers and grass. Coming here, you will be overwhelmed by the natural beauty and the grandeur of the classic European architectural style.

Guangzhou cuisine is also an experience you cannot miss:

• Wonton noodles: This is a typical dish of Guangzhou cuisine. The dish consists of 2 main ingredients: golden noodles, quite chewy and slippery, along with thin-shelled rice noodles, shrimp paste, ground meat combined with clear broth. All create a sweet, attractive flavor that makes you fall in love with the first bite.

In Guangzhou, wonton noodles are mainly made from shrimp and minced pork served with a broth containing rich spices and green vegetables.

• Guangzhou Roast Duck: This dish is prepared by roasting a whole duck that has been marinated with spices in a charcoal oven at high temperature. Standard roasted duck will have an eye-catching golden brown color, crispy skin, and juicy, fatty, soft and succulent meat. This special flavor will surely conquer the taste of any diner.
• Banh cuon: This is an ancient dish and represents Chinese cuisine. The cake has a thin crust, the filling is made from beef, chicken, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms,... When enjoying, you will feel the softness of the crust, the richness of the filling mixed with a very special soy sauce. .

Coming to the "commercial capital - Guangzhou" without shopping is a mistake. So, please save the addresses below immediately to make your trip complete:

• Bach Ma Market: Located at 16, Zhannan Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. This is the largest clothing market in Guangdong with 2000 stores. Here you can buy men's and women's jackets, uniforms, shirts, pants, skirts, coats,...
• Thien Ma Market: The market is located at 168 Hoan Thi Tay street (Bach Ma building). Here you can shop for men's and women's clothing from mid-range to high-end.
• Wool market: Located on Dezheng nan Lu street near Duc Chinh hotel. The market is the right place for you to shop for sweaters, scarves, wool hats,...
• Luu Hoa Market: Address at 194, Hoan Thi Tay Street, Guangzhou. The market sells men's and women's clothing, knitted goods,... for you to freely choose from.

You should note a few things to make your trip to Guangzhou more convenient:

• China is a country that blocks Facebook, so when you come here, you should download a VPN in advance to access Facebook and conveniently contact people at home.
• Be fully equipped with necessary personal items (coat, hat, scarf compartment,...) to ensure good health.
• You need to plan and book flight tickets as soon as possible (1-2 months from departure date) to have many options in terms of ticket prices, seats, rooms,...
• Regularly update Guangzhou weather to be proactive during travel.
• Maintain hygiene at tourist attractions and public transportation when traveling to Guangzhou city.

Below are some frequently asked questions and answers from tourists when coming to Guangzhou. Please refer to for more useful experiences:

In addition to clothes and shoes, when traveling to Guangzhou you can buy specialties as gifts for relatives and friends. Specifically, you can buy dried seafood, dried fabric, chicken-shaped pies, jigong jam, handicrafts, jade, calligraphy paintings, medicinal herbs,...

Medicinal herbs are one of the Guangzhou products that many tourists choose to buy as gifts for relatives.

Guangzhou is also famous for many festivals imbued with Cantonese culture. When participating in festivals, you will clearly feel the bustle and excitement of the city. Accordingly, you can participate in the Quang Phuc Pagoda fair (January, February or March every year according to the lunar calendar) or the Chinese trade fair Canton Fair (April and October every year according to the solar calendar).

When traveling to Guangzhou, you can choose to stay at hotels in the city for easy access to places to visit and eat. Hotel prices in Guangzhou range from 168 - 200 CNY (about 572,476 - 681,519 VND).

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