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Inside Background
Culture 
Guangzhou is a city that really epitomizes China.  The feeling of modern life...
Last edited: 18 December 2006
Health & Safety 
Guangzhou is a relatively safe destination, but foreign travelers are always...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The two main resources for tourism in China are both operated by the same...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Seasons in subtropical China vary widely, with extremely hot summers. The ideal...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Electricity 
Electricity supply is usually 220 volts. The local sockets usually have two...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
Mandarin vs Cantonese 
Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China (known as "Pu tong hua" by...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
Weather and clothes 
The climate of Guangzhou is sub-tropical. The average year-round temperature is...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
What is Guangzhou famous for? 
Being open (for bold, new, innovative and liberal ideas) This is reflected...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By air: The closest airport is Baiyun International (CAN), about 12 miles...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
Getting Around 
It's quite easy to get around the city, as it's well connected by public...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis are abundant, and a great way to get around. While not luxurious, they...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
About 85 miles southwest of Guangzhou is Kaiping, which is definitely worth a...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Family Travel 
In Guangzhou with the kids? Check out the Dongfang Amusement Park, which offers...
Last edited: 25 May 2007
Things to Do 
 
Last edited: 25 May 2007
Museums & Attractions 
The original Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (Liu Rong Si Hua Ta) dates from the...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Nightlife 
Guangzhou Nightlife   Do you want to know what is happening in Guangzhou...
Last edited: 08 December 2009
Shopping 
The shopping selection in Guangzhou is almost as good as in Hong Kong, and the...
Last edited: 21 October 2006
Chimelong International Circus 
Chimelong International Circus opened in 2005 and is the world's largest...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Chimelong Paradise Amusement Park 
Chimelong Paradise is one of China's largest theme parks and is recognised...
Last edited: 26 May 2007
Chimelong Water Park 
Chimelong Water Park is the largest water park in the world.  Having opened in...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Xiangjiang Safari Park  
Xiangjiang Safari Park is the largest Safari Park in China and is China's...
Last edited: 11 November 2009
Beijing Road Shopping District 
Beijing Road, or Beijing Lu, is a typically crowded place to shop and eat...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Guangzhou Zoo 
Guangzhou Zoo is the second largest Zoo in Southern China (the largest zoo in...
Last edited: 25 May 2007
Qingping Market (Qingping Shichang) 
Unique place, effectively you need to be open minded to visit the market where...
Last edited: 08 April 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Guangdong (or Cantonese) cuisine is well known throughout the world, nothing is...
Last edited: 07 August 2007
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Inside China: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of China is the renminbi (RMB) or yuan (or colloquially known as...
Last edited: 10 September 2008
Crossing the Border 
To travel into China you need a visa stuck into your passport. As of August...
Last edited: 04 August 2009
Emergencies 
In the event an emergency in mainland China, the police telephone number is...
Last edited: 22 June 2008
Important Phrases 
flashcard (bruce from Qingduo destination expert helpt  with this) please add...
Last edited: 09 August 2009
Telephones 
  Telephone/Fax.   ...  eg:  8610    (86=China,10=Beij... 6582 3886...
Last edited: 16 July 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
China Tour guides maybe expect it, otherwise not. Taxi drivers in Beijing...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
Doing Business in China 
In this short guide to doing business in China, a few cultural facts and their...
Last edited: 13 November 2008
Emergency in Shanghai 
The Public Security Bureau (i.e. Police) in Shanghai maintains a hotline for...
Last edited: 06 December 2007
Money questions 
The currency used is China is know as the Chinese Yuan (CNY) or the Renminbi...
Last edited: 30 July 2009
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