Explore all Guangzhou Districts
For your convenience all of our articles are assigned to the district they are located. Go through the list of Guangzhou districts and find the best place nearby your Hotel or Itinerary.
Haizhu District
Haizhu district is a large central district located on the Haizhu Island, a large Island on the Pearl River in central Guangzhou. Haizhu district is home to many major attractions in Guangzhou, including the famous Canton Tower, the canton fair and Sun-Yat-Sen University.
Dim Sum Chef (武林厨神)
Dim Sum Chef is a morning tea restaurant with many stores in Guangzhou. Their menu is large and prices fair. Ideal for Dim Sum in Guangzhou.
Min Kee Clay Pot Rice (民记煲仔饭)
Clay Pot Rice in Guangzhou with meat, sauce and some veggies cooked in a clay pot over fire. providing a crispy layer of rice on bottom.
123 Coffee
123 coffee is something for anyone around the area of western to south western Haizhu district. Great place to calm down in Guangzhou.
Narrow Gate (窄门咖啡)
small but extremely cozy decorated small cafe in Haizhu district. A very comfortable place to calm down from bustling Guangzhou.
Living Mall (丽影广场)
Living Mall is a decent local mall for fashion and grocery shopping in Guangzhou. If you are staying nearby Kecun, this is your place to go.
Starlight Walk (珠影星光城)
Movie themed plaza with lots of food, bars and coffee. Great place in the evening for a chill night out in Guangzhou.
Yuexiu District
Yuexiu district is the cultural center of Guangzhou and includes the old-town of Guangzhou with its many archeological sights like the Nayue Kingdom Palace around the Beijing Road Cultural Zone. As Yuexiu has been the city center for decades, it offers rich history.
Chen Clan Academy (陈家祠)
Chen Clan Academy in Yuexiu district of Guanzhou is a historical academic temple build from the Chen Clan to help their children study.
Yuexiu Children’s Park (越秀儿童公园)
Yuexiu children’s park is a small yet beautiful playground with many attractions for kids and families. Great for a family friendly travel.
Highsun Binbin Plaza
Highsun Bin Bin Plaza is and was one of the major fashion shopping malls in Guangzhou. From wholesale to direct sales and food stalls.
Yi Xin Vegetarian Restaurant (怡新素食)
Yi Xin is a vegetarian restaurant in Guangzhou near Taojin station and they serve fresh fusion kitchen. Western-Asian Fusion Kitchen.
THERA Space (席拉集合空间)
THERA Space, a highlight of interior design in China. This calm and beautiful Cafe in Guangzhou’s Yuexiu district is a mix of modern and old.
Guizhou Huaxi Beef Noodles (贵州花溪牛肉粉)
Simple and good rice noodles in Guangzhou. Perfect before to strengthen after or before strolling through Dongshankou.
Liwan District
Liwan District lays west of Yuexiu district and Haizhu district. It covers an area just next to the historic center of Guangzhou as well as the Haizhu Island, and includes many historical sights. Including famous Shamian Island.
Metropolitan Plaza (西城都薈)
Metropolitan plaza a shopping mall, in Guangzhou liwan district, comes with beautiful built interior and many stores for shopping in Guangzhou
Lanzhou Pulled Noodles (兰州拉面)
The most famous halal restaurants in Guangzhou. Pork free noodles that can be found all over Guangzhou and all over China. Never a miss!
Ming Kee Restaurant (西关明记)
Classic Guangzhou Restaurant with modern touch. Beautifully decorate Cantonese restaurant offering local Guangzhou dishes. Worth a try!
Taotaoju Dim Sum (陶陶居酒家)
Tao Tao Ju or 陶陶居 means house of happiness and is one of the oldest and most famous dim sum restaurants in Guangzhou China
High Strife Sport & Coffee (高纷健身工作室)
High Strife Fitness Studio in Guangzhou and also Cafe is your place for a full day of workout in Guangzhou with a relaxing coffee upfront.
Liwan Yongqing Fang (广州永庆坊)
Liwan Yongqing Fang is the area that includes many scenic and historical sites of Guangzhou, including museum, parks and old town streets.
Tianhe District
Tianhe district is one of the most populated districts in Guangzhou and includes the famous Pearl River New Town. However, Tianhe district expands far to the north and east, including many urban areas and green spaces.
Baihua Dessert Shop (百花甜品店)
Great local Chinese dessert shop serving good quality and self-made Cantonese sweets and desserts. Huge variation, good prices!
Double Egg (2颗鸡蛋)
Jian Bing a famous street food from north-china is a healthy alternative to fried options. Double Egg makes them available all over Guangzhou.
Tianhe Stadium (体育中心)
Tianhe stadium central in Guangzhou tianhe district hosts music events as well as hundreds of people running circles every night.
Onelink Walk (万菱汇)
OneLink Walk, is a popular shopping mall in Guangzhou, offering many international and local brands, dining and entertainment facilities.
Dato Henry’s Taco (亨利拿督的塔可)
A fresh Taco right in the center of Guangzhou? Data Henrys Taco is a small street food stall south of Tiyu Xilu in Tianhe district.
Joyment Running Store (健牧)
Joyment Running Store is a small shop on the outer ring of the tianhe stadium in Guangzhou. The store offers free training sessions.
Baiyun District
Baiyun District is one of the largest urban districts of Guangzhou and is named after the Baiyun mountain located in its area. Baiyun district includes many residential areas, offices and the southern end of the Baiyun mountain range. Guangzhou Airport is located in Baiyun.
Lanzhou Pulled Noodles (兰州拉面)
The most famous halal restaurants in Guangzhou. Pork free noodles that can be found all over Guangzhou and all over China. Never a miss!
Baiyun Mountain Forest Park (白云山原始森林公园)
Baiyun Mountain Forest Park is the northern part of the Baiyun mountain range in Guangzhou and offers various hiking spots and clean nature.
Gaonnuri (加温努力)
Gao Nuri is a small bakery chain in Guangzhou that offers great croissants and savory breads. A good alternative to sweet chinese bread.
Guangzhou Baiyun World Leather Trading Centre (广州白云世界皮具贸易中心)
Guangzhou Baiyun World Leather Trading Centre is the leading market for leather goods. If you need wholesale handbags or more, its your place.
Jinyi Leatherwear Plaza (金亿皮具广场)
Jinyi leatherware plaza is a wholesale market in Guangzhou for bags and more. You can find anything you won’t find in Baiyun World Leather.
Luxi Peach Cake (泸溪河桃酥)
Chinese or Cantonese pastry has lots to offer and Luxi is our personal favourite. Their pineapple cakes are top notch and worth trying.
Huangpu District
Huadu district is a outskirt district of Guangzhou, north of Baiyun district. It includes residential areas that have been villages and many factories.
Muqiang Reservoir (木强水库)
Muqiang Reservoir is a lovely place to go on a hike in Guangzhou. The whole area in Huangpu district of Guangzhou is home to stunning nature.
Lanzhou Pulled Noodles (兰州拉面)
The most famous halal restaurants in Guangzhou. Pork free noodles that can be found all over Guangzhou and all over China. Never a miss!
Bao’s Pastry (鲍师傅糕点)
Chinese pastry is great and very tasty. Baos pastry is one of the top addresses for sweet snacks in Guangzhou. Try a few and enjoy!
Niu Tou Mountain (牛头山)
Niu Tou Shan translates to Ox Head Mountain and is part of a small mountain range in Huangpu District. Ideal for hiking lovers.
Changzhou Island & Whampoa Military Academy (长洲岛 & 黄埔军校旧址纪念馆)
Changzhou Island is a small retreat near with lots of nature and no crowds in Guangzhou. Changzhou is home to historical military sights.
Double Egg (2颗鸡蛋)
Jian Bing a famous street food from north-china is a healthy alternative to fried options. Double Egg makes them available all over Guangzhou.
Huadu District
Huangpu district is one of the outskirt districts of Guangzhou, including residential areas and many mountains and green spaces. Ideal for hiking yet also with factories located in parts of the district.
Double Egg (2颗鸡蛋)
Jian Bing a famous street food from north-china is a healthy alternative to fried options. Double Egg makes them available all over Guangzhou.
Langtou Ancient Village (塱头古村)
Langtou Village, a relaxing ancient village in Guangzhou combines traditional buildings, nature and ponds with modern architectural elements.
Lanzhou Pulled Noodles (兰州拉面)
The most famous halal restaurants in Guangzhou. Pork free noodles that can be found all over Guangzhou and all over China. Never a miss!
Zhao’s Legacy Dessert Shop (赵记传承)
Zhao’s Legacy Dessert Shop or called Zhao Ji is a local chain for Cantonese desserts that can be found all around Guangzhou.
Yujian Noodles (遇见小面)
What to eat visiting China? Spicy Noodles! Yujian Noodles, a large chain that never disappoints when it comes to spicy food in Guangzhou
Panyu District
Guangzhou Panyu district is located South of Haizhu district and includes a large residential area and many smaller factories. Apart from that Panyu is home to the Chimelong Park, a large water park.
Tsui Wah Restaurant (翠华餐厅)
This hong kong style restaurant is a famous chain with stores all over Guangzhou. Perfect if you crave a mix of western and Cantonese cuisine.
Nansha District
Nansha District is the most southern district and home to a new developed technology zone with many high-tech companies in its borders. Guangzhou Port is located in Nansha district as well.
Huangshanlu Forest Park (黄山鲁森林公园)
Huangshanlu is a large nature reservoir park in guangzhou. Right south in nansha district. Lake, forest, flowers and mountain. All in one!
Lanzhou Pulled Noodles (兰州拉面)
The most famous halal restaurants in Guangzhou. Pork free noodles that can be found all over Guangzhou and all over China. Never a miss!
Double Egg (2颗鸡蛋)
Jian Bing a famous street food from north-china is a healthy alternative to fried options. Double Egg makes them available all over Guangzhou.
Zhao’s Legacy Dessert Shop (赵记传承)
Zhao’s Legacy Dessert Shop or called Zhao Ji is a local chain for Cantonese desserts that can be found all around Guangzhou.
Nansha Stone Village (石奥缤纷汇)
Nansha Stone Village is an historical site in Guangzhou. Today it is one of the most prestigious marinas in the area
Yujian Noodles (遇见小面)
What to eat visiting China? Spicy Noodles! Yujian Noodles, a large chain that never disappoints when it comes to spicy food in Guangzhou