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.
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
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.
Coffee Around
Rooftop Coffee in Haizhu district with riverside view just next to Taigucang. Great place to hang out with friends.
Living Mall (丽影广场)
Living Mall is a decent local mall for fashion and grocery shopping in Guangzhou. If you are staying nearby Kecun, this is your place to go.
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!
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
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.
Chen Clan Academy (陈家祠)
Chen Clan Academy in Yuexiu district of Guanzhou is a historical academic temple build from the Chen Clan to help their children study.
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.
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.
Ming Kee Restaurant (西关明记)
Classic Guangzhou Restaurant with modern touch. Beautifully decorate Cantonese restaurant offering local Guangzhou dishes. Worth a try!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liwan Plaza (荔湾广场)
Liwan Plaza or Guangzhou Jewelry Market is a huge market hall right next to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, offering gems, gold and more.
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.
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.
Cultural Park (广州文化公园)
Guangzhou Cultural Park hosts many cultural events throughout the year, including the famous flower market 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.
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.
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.
Zhujiang Park (珠江公园)
Zhujiang Park is a great place to play around in nature, for children and adults. Beautiful greenery in the heart of Tianhe Guangzhou.
Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院)
The Guangzhou Opera House opened in 2010. This Chinese Opera House was designed by Iraqi Architect Zaha Hadid.
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.
South China Botanical Garden (华南国家植物园)
The South China Botanical Garden in Tianhe District is one of the most beautiful attractions for your Guangzhou trip. 100% worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.