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.
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.
THRAPPY
Thrappy is a bakery in Guangzhou, near the Canton fair complex, which offers great sourdough bread as well as Pizza, Coffee and Salads.
Rock Square (乐峰广场)
Rock square is a beautiful mall in Haizhu, and if you are staying in wester Haizhu, this mall your place for shopping or dinner in Guangzhou.
Twelve Houses Vegetarian Hotpot (十二舍湯物素煮素食火锅)
Twelve Houses Vegetarian Hot Pot Restaurant in Guangzhou is a very small, very hidden but incredible tasty small vegetarian restaurant.
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!
Haizhu Lake (海珠湖)
Haizhu lake is a huge lake within the wetland areal of Haizhu district. You can walk from island to island around the lake and watch birds.
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.
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.
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.
MannAlley (法漫里洋楼餐厅)
Mann Alley is a romantic restaurant inside an old villa which is near Martyrs Park in Guangzhou. Ideal for Dating or gatherings.
Metro Mall (光明广场)
Metro Mall or Guangming square is one of the major shopping malls near in Guangzhou’s main pedestrian streets of yuexiu district.
Home Source Vegetarian Restaurant (家源素食餐厅)
This small vegetarian restaurant in Guangzhou Yuexiu district, directly near Ximenkou station offers out-of-the-box vegetarian dishes.
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.
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.
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.
Nanfang Building (南方大厦)
Nanfang Building is part of an area full of electronics wholesale markets in Guangzhou Liwan district. Great to include in your sourcing trip.
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.
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
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
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.
Soodle (蔬稻 素菜)
Soodle is a beautiful vegetarian restaurant in the heart of zhujiang new town of tianhe district in guangzhou china.
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.
Supafama (农场西餐)
supafama is a western food restaurant near Pazhou, near the Canton fair. Beautiful decorated and comfort food for any westerner in Guangzhou.
Little Papa Indian and Nepalese Restaurant
Little Papa is not only one of the best Indian and Nepalese restaurants in Guangzhou, it is also one of our all-over favorites in Guangzhou.
Tianhe Sports Center (体育中心)
Tianhe Sports Center is a multisport complex in the middle of Tianhe district in Guangzhou. It is home to many sport facilities in 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.
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.
Baiyun Mountain (白云山)
Baiyun mountain is the most iconic and famous moutain in Guangzhou. With 427 meter in height, directly located in the city of Guangzhou.
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.
Luhu Park (麓湖公园)
Luhu is the name of a large lake besides baiyun mountain and honghulou a pagoda next to the lake, which offers a scenic view on Guangzhou.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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