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 3 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 30 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Guangzhou include AirAsia, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Guangzhou from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 4h 10m.
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 the city centre of 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
From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Mediterranean Hotel to great affordable options like the Vienna Hotel Guangzhou Shaheding Metro Station Branch, Guangzhou offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 597 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Guangzhou, with prices from RM 72 to RM 1,576 per night. Tianhe is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Guangzhou are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Haizhu - In Guangzhou’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include White Swan Hotel, Rosedale Hotel & Suites Guangzhou and Hotel Landmark Canton.
Yuexiu - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre and Ocean Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Yuexiu is RM 119.
Tianhe - Springdale Serviced Residence, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou and Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Tianhe will cost you about RM 148 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Guangzhou
Most booked hotels in Guangzhou
Hiring a car in Guangzhou
Expect to pay RM 5.78 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 RM 69.34 and RM 92.45. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Guangzhou, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.