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.
SD Livehouse
SD Livehouse is a medium sized concert venue in Guangzhou China that often hosts alternative music festivals, Punk and Indie Music.
Pearl River Cruises (珠江夜游)
Pearl river cruises in Guangzhou are a beautiful way to explore the city. Especially at night the riverfront in Guangzhou is stunning.
Pazhou Island & Canton Fair (琶洲岛)
Pazhou island is part of Haizhu district and home to the famous canton fair complex in Guangzhou as well as many hotels and offices.
Xiao Lai Yuan (小荔园)
Xiao Lai Yuan is a michelin recommend Cantonese restaurant in haizhu district of Guangzhou. Great food located in R&F Haizhu Square.
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!
Xiaozhou Ancient Village (小洲村古村落)
Xiaozhou Ancient Village in Guangzhou is an old, yet well preserved village from the yuan dynasty. A beautiful historical site 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.
Dayang Soup (逹揚原味燉品)
Small local Cantonese soup restaurant in yuexiu district. Recommend by guide Michelin and more importantly recommend by my wife.
Desta Ethiopian Restaurant
Desta is an Ethiopian restaurant in the north of yuexiu district in Guangzhou. This small African restaurant in Guangzhou is worth trying.
Dafo Temple (大佛寺)
Dafo Temple or 大佛寺 in Chinese is a Buddhist temple located right in the heart of beijing road culutural zone, the old canton town China.
Dongshankou (东山口)
Dongshankou is the art area of Guangzhou. Many galleries, old buildings and cafes located in one area. A must visit area in 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Antiques City (古玩城)
This indoor flea market is called antiques city and you might find a unique souvenir from Guangzhou walking through the old stores in Liwan.
Zhong Ba Children’s Garment Plaza (中八童装妇婴用品广场)
Huge wholesale market for children’s clothing in Guangzhou. Your go to place for shopping kids fashion en masse 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.
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
Dumpling Xi (喜德家虾仁水饺)
Jiaozi are one of the most famous Chinese dishes, and although they come from the north, Xide restaurant in Guangzhou offers great dumplings.
Guangdong Museum (广东省博物馆)
The Guangdong Museum is the nature and history museum of Guangzhou and it is located right in zhujiang new town.
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.
Bravo Brewpub (保霖精酿啤酒餐厅)
Bravo is an expat oasis in Guangzhou. A burger place at daytime and bar at night. In Bravo you will always find people from around the world.
Longdong Reservoir (龙洞水库)
Longdong reservoir is a small, yet very peaceful reservoir with hikes in Guangzhou, that are not to difficult.
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.
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.
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.
Baker Talent (贝克达人)
Baker talent is a small local bakery chain with several stores in Guangzhou. Most of their bread is not special, however one option tops all.
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.
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.
New Guangcong Auto Parts Trade Market (新广从汽配交易市场)
Huge wholesale market for car parts in baiyun district of Guangzhou. Find suppliers for car parts in Guangzhou on Guangcong market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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.