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Tianhe
localModern CBD with skyscrapers, malls, and Canton Tower.
Liwan
sightseeingHistoric district with Shamian Island and traditional markets.
Yuexiu
culturePearl River area with temples and Cantonese culture.
faq.title
faq.subtitle Guangzhou
Dim sum (morning tea), roast duck, wontons, congee (rice porridge), beef rice noodles
High-speed CRH train from Guangzhou South (~50 min, ~200 CNY), Russians need Hong Kong visa
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Guangzhou
Set up Alipay before arriving - essential
VPN essential - Google, WhatsApp blocked
Best Cantonese food in China - dim sum culture
Day trip to Hong Kong easy by train (1 hour)
Canton Fair twice yearly - hotels very expensive then
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
11°
11°75%3 м/с
Today
24°11°
24°11°Tomorrow24°13°
24°13°Thu25°12°
25°12°Fri26°14°
26°14°Sat26°16°
26°16°Sun26°17°
26°17°Mon26°15°
26°15°18°
10°Jan
19°
12°Feb
22°
15°Mar
26°
20°Apr
29°
23°May
32°
25°Jun
33°
26°Jul
33°
25°Aug
32°
24°Sep
29°
21°Oct
25°
16°Nov
21°
12°Dec
location.transport.title
location.transport.subtitle
location.transport.airportExpress—location.transport.airportExpressDesc
location.transport.metro
2 ¥~0.29 $
Guangzhou Metro, Alipay
14 lines. Alipay QR works.
location.transport.bus
2 ¥~0.29 $
Alipay
Extensive network. Pay with Alipay.
location.transport.taxi
12 ¥~1.7 $
Didi
Base fare ¥12. Use Didi only.
location.transport.ferry
—| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.metro | 2 ¥ ~0.29 $ | Guangzhou Metro, Alipay | 14 lines. Alipay QR works. |
location.transport.bus | 2 ¥ ~0.29 $ | Alipay | Extensive network. Pay with Alipay. |
location.transport.taxi | 12 ¥ ~1.7 $ | Didi | Base fare ¥12. Use Didi only. |
location.transport.ferry | — | — | — |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
36 ¥
~36.0 $
Restaurant dinner
181 ¥
~181 $
Breakfast
15 ¥
~15.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
15 ¥
~15.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Beer in bar
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Local beer
7 ¥
~7.0 $
Imported beer
22 ¥
~22.0 $
Wine bottle
87 ¥
~87.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
3 ¥
~3.0 $
Cigarettes
22 ¥
~22.0 $
Weekly groceries
290 ¥
~290 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
73 ¥ / night
~73.0 $
Hostel private room
181 ¥ / night
~181 $
Guesthouse
218 ¥ / night
~218 $
Hotel 2★
254 ¥ / night
~254 $
Hotel 3★
399 ¥ / night
~399 $
Hotel 4★
653 ¥ / night
~653 $
Hotel 5★
1,305 ¥ / night
~1,305 $
Boutique hotel
725 ¥ / night
~725 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.title
location.payment.subtitle
location.payment.accepted_cards
VisaMastercardUnionPay
location.payment.contactless_available
location.payment.atms
widespread
location.payment.mobile_payments
AlipayWeChat Pay
location.payment.cash
Alipay/WeChat Pay essential. Cash rarely accepted
location.payment.currency_exchange
Banks: Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank - all exchange foreign currency. Alipay/WeChat Pay now accessible for foreign tourists via linked Visa/Mastercard - highly recommended as cash rarely accepted. Canton Fair area has more international-friendly ATMs.
location.payment.tipping
0%
Not expected - not Chinese culture
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Safe city with low crime rate, watch for market scammers, pickpockets in crowds
location.nomad.title
location.nomad.subtitle
4/5
location.nomad.rating
$1400
location.nomad.monthly
100
Mbps
5/5
location.nomad.safety
location.nomad.internet
4Gexcellent
5G✓
location.nomad.fiber✓
location.nomad.cafe_wifigood
location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count60+
location.nomad.day_pass$18
location.nomad.month_pass$200
location.nomad.popular
WeWork, Ucommune, Bee+
location.nomad.visa
location.nomad.tourist_visa30 location.nomad.days
location.nomad.nomad_visa✗
E-visa✓
location.nomad.visa_run✓
location.nomad.cost_of_living
location.nomad.budget$900
location.nomad.comfortable$1600
location.nomad.luxury$3000
location.nomad.community
location.nomad.size
medium
location.nomad.meetups
location.nomad.meetups_weekly
location.nomad.colivings
8
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