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Discover Guangzhou

Known as the ‘Flower City’ and ‘City of Rams’, Guangzhou has a rich history of 2,200 years, and has been listed as China’s second city with the greatest change by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years. Explore the city’s ancient and recent history while immersing yourself in its lively atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking views of the Pearl River.

Guangzhou is also a culinary stronghold, particularly for Cantonese cuisine. Whether you prefer local delicacies or international fare, Guangzhou’s impressive array of 30,000 restaurants will satisfy all your cravings.

Things you need to know before arrival

Language
Mandarin is the official language of China and is spoken by most of its population. While most hotels in the country have staff fluent in other languages, English may only be reliably spoken by individuals working in tourist facilities. It’s therefore recommended to have addresses or instructions written down in Chinese to show to taxi drivers.
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Immigration
Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter the Mainland. Visas should be obtained from the Embassy or Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in the applicant’s country before departing to the Mainland. A standard China tourist visa is good for sightseeing and visiting friends and relatives, and can be obtained for a single entry, double entries or multiple entries.
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Customs
Visitors entering the Mainland must follow the regulations of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. For details, please check here (link to: http://english.customs.gov.cn/).
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Getting around
Around 60 minutes via high-speed rail from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
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Climate
Prepare for your trip by checking out the Weather Website for GBA before you depart.
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Currency
The currency in China is the Renminbi (RMB), the primary unit of which is the yuan. The smaller units are the jiao and the fen. 1 yuan is equivalent to 10 jiao and 1 jiao equals 10 fen. The banknotes in everyday circulation are 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 yuan; and 1 and 5 jiao. Coins available are 1 yuan; and 1 and 5 jiao.
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Electricity & voltage
The standard electrical voltag is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. An adaptor is needed for 100-volt appliances.
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Time zone
GMT +8

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