City File
Country Code: +86
Currency: China Renminbi (1RMB = PHP5.8 (USD0.13))
From the airport: Guangzhou Baiyun International airport is 28km from Haizhu Square in the centre of town. Airport express buses are available for 10RMB to 30RMB (PHP58 to PHP174). A taxi from the airport to the city centre should cost around 120RMB (PHP696).
Getting Around: Guangzhou has public buses, trams, and subway lines. A Guangzhou taxi charges 7RMB (PHP41) for the first 2.3km and 2.6RMB (PHP15) for every kilometer after that.
Colorful Guangzhou Night Lights | photo by JesseWarren (Flickr)
EATING
Cantonese cuisine
The busiest restaurant in town is Guangzhou Restaurant. This Canton classic on Wenchang Nan Lu specializes in abalone sprinkled with 24-carat gold flakes and duck feet stuffed with shrimp.
SLEEPING
Three star simplicity
Next door to a shoppers’ paradise, Hotel Elan is a cheap and cheerful place to stay and comes with free broadband internet. 32 Zhanqian Heng Lu, Liwan District.
WHAT TO SEE
Lights by night
An evening cruise on the Pearl River is one of the highlights of Guangzhou. Departing from Dashatou Port, visitors are treated to a lovely view of the city’s lights.
Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise | photo by Cuchuaillan (Flickr)