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.
Zen Tea Vegan (炳胜 禅意茶素)
This pearl of a vegan restaurant in Guangzhou is included in the Michelin guide, making sure you can eat the finest vegetarian meal.
Coffee Around
Rooftop Coffee in Haizhu district with riverside view just next to Taigucang. Great place to hang out with friends.
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.
Livin’ Room – Open Working Space (来我家做客)
Come to my home and learn. This small learning or co-working space in Haizhu district of Guangzhou feels like home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beijing Road (北京路)
Beijing Road is a famous pedestrian street in Guangzhou that offers various shops and restaurants, while being in the historic old-town.
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.
Haizhu Square (海珠广场)
Haizhu square is a huge plaza that is in the center of many major attractions in Guangzhou. You can walks anywhere in old Canton from there!
Guangzhou Orchid Garden (广州兰圃)
Guangzhou Orchid Garden is a beautiful park themed around orchids in Yuexiu. Right next to Yuexiu Park, a walkable greenery 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.
Shamian Island (沙面島)
This attractive neighbourhood is a well maintained colonial heritage of Guangzhou. Stroll trough wide alleys and enjoy the architecture.
Bruce Lee Ancestral Home (李小龙祖居)
Bruce Lee ancestry is from Guangzhou and in Liwan district you can find the home of his ancestors, made into a small museum.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
K11 Art Mall
K11 is an art-mall located inside the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre. If you are a an of shopping in China Guangzhou K11 is your address
Haixin Island (海心沙)
Haixin Island is the center piece in between the major attractions of Guangzhou. In between the canton tower and huacheng square.
Soodle (蔬稻 素菜)
Soodle is a beautiful vegetarian restaurant in the heart of zhujiang new town of tianhe district in guangzhou china.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Huadu District
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.
Xifang Courtyard Plaza (西坊大院广场)
Xifang Courtyard Plaza in Panyu district of Guangzhou is a back alley plaza with many cafe and food stalls. Perfect for photography.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.