Canton Fair

The subtropical climate in Guangzhou allows travellers to go to the city anytime of the year, so when to visit will depend on what you prefer to do. If you want to avoid the exodus of humanity then you should stay away from the Chinese holidays, most specifically the Chinese New Year when the whole [...]

The reliable broad communication facilities in Guangzhou that reaches the entire Pearl River Delta form a convenient communication network extending in all directions. Once you arrive in the city, you will not have much problems communicating with your colleagues and loved ones back home. The only setback, though, is the capacity of everyone outside of [...]

Situated at the south-central section of the southern province of Guangdong, Guangzhou forms part of the megacity around the Pearl River Delta, the world’s second largest. Hong Kong is 125 kilometers to the southeast while Macau lies 120 kilometers to the southwest. The city’s total area is about 7,400 square kilometers, with its 10 districts [...]

If you are attending the Canton Fair, you need to book a room well in advance because accommodations are likely to be overbooked and pricey during the Fair. There are various hotels in the immediate vicinity of the complex which is situated at 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, but you may also stay at other hotels [...]

Since 1957 the Canton Fair has been held in Guangzhou showcasing a wide array of products that come from the city and elsewhere. It has grown to be China’s largest trade fair with the greatest attendance, most merchants and the most number of deals made. Previous fairs attracted more than 165,000 visitors, 22,000 exhibitors and [...]

Quality healthcare choices are available in Guangzhou, and a few of them are up to international standards offering advanced medical facilities and doctors with Western training. Unexpectedly, a few of them require membership fees in order to get treatment. Such fees can be settled on a restricted basis and are occasionally discounted. On the other [...]

A city of about 12 million people is a veritable breeding ground for law breakers of varying degrees. About a third of Guangzhou’s residents come from the surrounding rural areas in search of jobs, but often ending up with no prospects. Many of the jobless turn to crimes, some petty to sustain a daily living. [...]

As China’s third largest city and with a population of close to 12 million people, you would not be hard pressed to locate a nice shopping place in Guangzhou. Its strategic position to Hong Kong and Macau, has contributed to a nice mix of shopping possibilities. In addition the biannual Canton Fair contributes to the [...]

Cantonese cuisine (Yuecai) is what defines food in Guangzhou, one of eight divisions of Chinese cuisine. It is characterized by its rich fragrance, color, presentation and taste. Seasonings are used sparingly, and compared with other Chinese dishes, Cantonese food use less thick spicy dressings so the original taste of the food stands out. Fresh herbs [...]

The earliest name of Guangzhou was ‘Chu Ting’ which was derived from the 33rd year of Emperor Qin Shihuang’s rule. When the emperor unified Lingnan (the term that referred to the province and culture of Guangdong) and set up the Nanhai Eparchy in 214 BC, he based the administrative capital in Panyu, and in effect, [...]