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.
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.
Canton Fair Complex (中国进出口商品交易会展馆)
The canton fair is by far the most famous trade fair in the world and attracts millions of buyers and sellers to Guangzhou.
Gu Home Dessert (菓家甜品)
Gu Home Dessert is a lovely small dessert store in jiangnanxi with treats worth a Instagram shooting and even more worth eating.
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.
Tongjuhui Coffee Space (同集汇咖啡空间)
Tongjuhui is a very roomy cafe with lots of natural light and many seats. A perfect place for your social media pictures or for working.
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.
Star Mate (星马黛茶)
This small drink stall in Guangzhou serves various yerba mate tea creations. From classic yerba mate up to mate tea with coconut water.
Guangzhou Optical City (广州眼镜城)
Guangzhou Optical City is an area in Yuexiu District for retail and international wholesale of Eyeglasses, frames and glass lenses.
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.
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.
Guangxiao Temple (光孝寺-菩提树)
Guangxiao Temple in Yuexiu district has played a crucial role for Buddhism, making it a important cultural landmark in Guangzhou to visit.
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.
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.
Art Institute of the Orient (东方荟萃艺术学院)
The Art institute of the orient is an gallery in guangzhou that offers art courses and activities for families and kids. A gallery on shamian
Guangzhou Jinxiang Underwear City (金祥内衣城)
Jinxiang wholesale market focusses on all types of underwear wholesale in Guangzhou. Jinxiang is close to other wholesale markets in Liwan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Huolu Mountain Forest Park (火炉山森林公园)
Huolu Mountain in Guangzhou is a great beginner hike for anyone that is up for some outdoor activities in Guangzhou.
Liede Bridge （猎德大桥）
Connecting Tianhe and Haizhu districts, the Liede Bridge spans the Pearl River like a giant white shell rising from the water, gleaming and radiant. From cycling
Hersels Vegetarian Restaurant (熹素 鲜美素食)
Hersels is one if not the most unique Vegetarian restaurant in Guangzhou. With its focus on Mushrooms, this restaurants offers unique taste.
Tiande Center (天德广场)
Tiande center is a great place for a more luxurious visit to Guangzhou. Great shopping options nearby and fine food near the riverside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!