Guangzhou Flight Tickets

Guangzhou, formerly known as Canton, is the largest city in southern China and the capital of Guangdong Province. This rich city, located on the banks of the Pearl River, is the home of approximately 13 million people. In this lively and bright city, residents meticulously balance modernity and industry with tradition and history. Whether you visit the villages surrounding the city or go shopping for souvenirs, this city and its people will give you a different perspective on China. Plan your visit to Guangzhou using this travel guide and witness Chinese daily life from a different approach.

Things Not to Miss in Guangzhou

• Climb Tiantang Peak, Guangzhou's highest point
• Visit the sixth-century Buddhist Six Banyan Tree Temple
• Taste Zhujiang (Pearl River) beer, a popular drink of Southern China.
• Go to a show at the Guangzhou Opera House or listen to a Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra concert
• Celebrate Chinese New Year with locals in January and February
• Visit the island of Shamian and discover examples of architecture from the French and British colonies.
• Take a tour of the King Nanyue Mausoleum Museum, home to the 2000-year-old tomb of Han dynasty King Zhao Mo.
• Witness the natural beauty of Guangzhou at the South China Botanical Garden.
• Unwind at the famous hot springs in Conghua district

When to Go to Guangzhou

Guangzhou's climate is humid subtropical, which means it has rainy and dry seasons. Between April and September, the city is under the influence of East Asian monsoons and receives an average of 55 inches of rain during these five months. Therefore, tourists should visit Guangzhou between October and March. Although it varies depending on the month during this period, temperatures range between 15 and 25 degrees, and nights are cool but not chilly.