Guangzhou

Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province and one of southern China's largest and most dynamic cities, located at the head of the Pearl River Delta. Known historically as Canton, it pairs more than two thousand years of trading history with a fast-growing modern skyline, Cantonese culture and a celebrated food scene.

Landmarks such as Canton Tower, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and the Sacred Heart Cathedral show the city's layered past. Older temples and arcaded streets sit beside glass towers in Zhujiang New Town, giving Guangzhou a distinctive mix of tradition and contemporary energy.

Yuexiu and Liwan form the historic core, with museums, temples, markets and traditional neighborhoods, while Tianhe is the main business and shopping district and Zhujiang New Town is home to the Guangdong Museum, Guangzhou Opera House and major corporate towers. Haizhu and Panyu add riverside views, green space and access to the Canton Fair complex.

Guangzhou is a major center for trade, manufacturing, technology and international business, best known worldwide for the China Import and Export Fair, or Canton Fair, which brings buyers and exhibitors to the city each year. Its food culture is one of China's most famous, from dim sum and Cantonese roast meats to seafood and late-night street dining.

For both leisure and business travelers, Guangzhou offers historic sights, museums, shopping, dining and a strategic position at the center of the Pearl River Delta, with strong transport links across southern China and the wider region.