China Guangzhou 广州

A buzzing metropolis that’s home to ancient temples and shimmering skyscrapers, Guangzhou is where old and new China collide. The capital of Guangdong province, the city has a rich history, making it ripe for exploration. If you’re visiting Guangzhou, here are several things you need to know about this exciting city.
It’s one of China’s largest cities
Behind the likes of Beijing and Shanghai, Guangzhou is one of the largest cities in China, with a population of around 14m. It’s also one of China’s nine ‘National Central Cities’.
It has its own sky-piercing tower
Shanghai has The Pearl. Guangzhou has Canton Tower. Once the world’s tallest building, Canton Tower stands at a dizzying 600m tall. Climb up to its observation deck for a bird’s-eye view of the city, and witness it at night in all its technicolour glory as it illuminates the sky.
It’s known as the ‘City of Flowers’
Thanks to a subtropical climate, Guangzhou is blessed with flowers all year round. So many that it has earned itself the nickname, ‘City of Flowers’. Its striking blooms are celebrated annually with the Spring Festival Flower Fair, when the streets and alleyways are awash with colour.
It’s the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine
Chinese cuisine has many regional styles but the most renowned is Cantonese, which came out of Guangzhou. As a trading port, the city’s cuisine has been influenced by the availability of meats and ingredients. Beef and chicken stir fries, dim sum and dishes seasoned with ginger, chilli and five-spice powder are particularly popular.
It has more restaurants than any other Chinese city
Given its status as the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, it’s no surprise Guangzhou has an abundance of restaurants to choose from. The Liwan and Tianhe Districts are great foodie areas to visit.

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This city is so beautiful, clean and it looks really safe ❤

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Welcome to Guangzhou

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I couldnt stop saying wow every 10seconds, so amazed by the look and style of this city, very proud of China 😎👌

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Guanzhou got better and better. But my favorite part would still be Shamian island. I really wish travel will be easy again. There is so much beauty in these great cities of Guandong.