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.
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.
THRAPPY
Thrappy is a bakery in Guangzhou, near the Canton fair complex, which offers great sourdough bread as well as Pizza, Coffee and Salads.
Taikoo Wharf (太古仓)
Taikoo Wharf has been build as a wharf by English traders and now serves as a small yacht harbour with various bars and clubs.
Hongshan Vegetarian (弘善素食)
Hongshan Vegetarian restaurant next to Hoi Tong Monastery is a small communal restaurant in Haizhu district of Guangzhou serving the poor.
Elements Mall (六元素·体验天地)
A modern shopping mall near the Canton Fair with great dining, shopping, and entertainment options for visitors.
B.I.G Haizhuwan Art Park (B.I.G海珠湾艺术园区)
B.I.G. Haizhuwan is a small creative park next to the harbour. At daytime a place where agencies work, at night a place where people meet.
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.
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (中山纪念堂)
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall lays in the northern part of the old city of Guangzhou in todays Yuexiu district. This impressive building is worth visiting.
Martyr’s Park (起义烈士陵园)
A park and cemetery dedicated to the uprising of 1927. This park includes a museum and a very calm forest. Worth having a stroll.
Five Mate
Five Mate is, as the name says a small local growing Mate Tea drink chain in Guangzhou. Chinese Milk Tea Culture meets Brazilian Mate Tea.
Ao Guan Swimming Pool (奥冠体育培正中学体育馆)
Ao guan swimming pool in dongshankou is one of the best looking public swimming pools in yuexiu district of Guangzhou
Panyu School Palace (番禺学宫)
Panyu School Palace or better called the peasant movements institute is a small museum in Yuexiu district with beautiful red walls around.
TeeMall Beijing Road (北京路天河城)
TeeMall in Beijing Road is a sub branch of the mall in tiyu xilu. Not less prominent located and similar impressive for shopping or relaxing.
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.
Hualinsi Historical Neighbourhood (华林寺历史文化街区)
Huanlinsi Neighbourhood contains Huanlin Jade Street as well as Huanlinsi Temple. This historical site in Liwan district is worth a visit.
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
1200 book&bed
1200 book&bed is not just a book store in Guangzhou but also a great Hostel for your trip to Guangzhou City. Meet like minded people in Liwan.
Guangfu South Road Shopping Street (光复南路)
Shopping in Guangzhou for fashion for good prices? Guangfu south road near liwan plaza and shangxiajiu road is great for haggling prices.
Liwan Lake (荔湾湖公园)
Liwan Lake is a large lake park in the middle of historic areas. A great place to relax in nature after a long day exploring Guangzhou.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street (上下九商业步行街)
Shangxiajiu peddestrian street connects Liwan Plaza with the beginning of Yongqingfang. The ideal place for culture and Shopping in Guangzhou
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.
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.
Huanxi Guan (歡喜关)
Huanxi Guan or Happy Place is a small Buddhist vegetarian restaurant in Tianhe district of Guangzhou. Easy comfort food for a good price.
G.T. Land Plaza (高德置地广场)
Separated into spring, summer, autumn, and winter, GT Land Plaza presents diverse retail and dining options. From Chinese to Western cuisine.
Huacheng Square (花城广场)
Huacheng Square is more a park than a square and goes straight from Haixin Island north with the Canton Tower in constant sight.
Sports West Road (体育西路)
when it comes to shopping in guangzhou china, Tiyu Xilu or better said “Sports West Road” is the go to place. Located in Tianhe district.
Canton Rice Roll Master (荔银)
Canton Rice Roll Master (荔银) is one of the oldest branches for the cantonese food everyone should try. Changfen or better called Rice Rolls.
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.
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.
Canton Rice Roll Master (荔银)
Canton Rice Roll Master (荔银) is one of the oldest branches for the cantonese food everyone should try. Changfen or better called Rice Rolls.
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!
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.
Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area (广州市白云山风景名胜区)
The Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area is the southern part of the baiyun moutain range in Guangzhou, and more developed with several scenic spots.
Yin Ji Rice Rolls (银记肠粉店)
Chang fen is the breakfast item in Guangzhou. Yin Ji is the oldest and Cantonese restaurant in Guangzhou specialized in rice noodle rolls.
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.
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.
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.
Shuisheng Reservoir (水声水库)
Shuisheng reservoir is located a bit far outside of Guangzhou in the outskirts of Huangpu district and is surrounded by several trails.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Shaxi Hotel Supplies Wholesale Market (沙溪国际酒店用品城)
Cuttlery, kitchenware and other home use products in wholesale. Shaxi wholesale market in Guangzhou for hotel supplies.
Seven Coloured Clouds Vegetarian (七色云蔬食餐厅)
This unfortunate located vegetarian restaurant in Guangzhou is hard to reach yet one of the tastiest experiences we had.
Tongxiang Hunan Restaurant (同湘会)
Great Hunan style restaurant in Guangzhou. Tasty and not to expensive restaurant serving tasty Chinese food for anyone visiting Guangzhou.
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.
Mirrored Gardens (镜花园)
Mirrored gardens is an park outside of guangzhou city center featuring art installations as well as a cafe and a horse riding school.
Xianfeng Community (先锋社区)
This old town part of Panyu is one of several old village communities near Shiqiao station in Guangzhou. An Area worth visiting
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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!