Canton Fair

Most people see China mostly through the cities of Beijing and Shanghai. The rest seems to be the generic Chinese town that churns out tons of products set to invade the world with the threatening tag “Made in China”. Then we have Guangzhou. The city is, well, just like the rest of China, only bigger. [...]

Throughout the world, the city of Guangzhou is famous for its particular brand of food, known universally as Cantonese cuisine. In Guangzhou itself, tourists can naturally sample native Cantonese cuisine the way it was meant to be prepared. It is an absolute heavenly experience. In China, Cantonese cuisine is regarded among the top three culinary [...]

Guangzhou may be best known for business and foreign trade, but it also has its fair share of outstanding tourist attractions to entice and regale even the savvy world traveler. The city has some amazing landmarks and many great museums, galleries and parks. Among Guangzhou’s leading tourist attractions are the following delights: Landmarks 1. Guangxiao [...]

Finally planning that vacation to culture-rich yet cosmopolitan Guangzhou? Or is your trip more for business than pleasure? Whatever the reason, heading to Guangzhou should not be a problem. Here are some of the most convenient ways to get there. By Plane There’s a major international airport that services Guangzhou, and it’s also the second [...]

If you’re planning a visit to Guangzhou, whether for business or pleasure, there’s no better time to visit than when one of its famous fairs or festivals is in season. That’s also the time when the weather is at its best, especially during October and November as well as in April and May. On the [...]

The city of Guangzhou, capital of China’s Guangdong Province, traces its roots back to 214 B.C. with the creation of Panyu, the first known city to be built on its site. Panyu became the seat of the Nanyue Kingdom in 206 B.C. Since those early days, history suggests that Guangzhou has always been occupied land [...]

As one of the first cities in China to open up to world trade a few hundred years ago, Guangzhou is no stranger to an eclectic mix of nightlife activities. As a big city, trends from abroad and from around town abound, and it would not be hard for you to locate a place to [...]