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.
Haixin Bridge (海心桥)
Haixin Bridge is a newly built attraction in Guangzhou connecting Huacheng Square and the Canton Tower. A beautiful bridge with great view!
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.
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.
THRAPPY
Thrappy is a bakery in Guangzhou, near the Canton fair complex, which offers great sourdough bread as well as Pizza, Coffee and Salads.
Sun Yat-Sen Mansion (孙中山大元帅府纪念馆广场)
Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat-sen’s Mansion is a architectural highlight and place to learn about Chinese history in 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.
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.
TeeMall Beijing Road (北京路天河城)
TeeMall in Beijing Road is a sub branch of the mall in tiyu xilu. Not less prominent located and similar impressive for shopping or relaxing.
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!
Grandbuy Department Store (广百百货)
Grandbuy Department store is a large shopping mall in Guangzhou, located near Beijing road for shopping luxury brands in Guangzhou.
Baohan Road “African Street” (宝汉直街)
Baohan road is not the center of the African community and Arab community in Guangzhou, its the vein that brings everything everywhere.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Shamian Island (沙面島)
This attractive neighbourhood is a well maintained colonial heritage of Guangzhou. Stroll trough wide alleys and enjoy the architecture.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street (上下九商业步行街)
Shangxiajiu peddestrian street connects Liwan Plaza with the beginning of Yongqingfang. The ideal place for culture and 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.
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.
International Grand City (天汇广场igc)
IGC is a luxurious shopping destination in Guangzhou. Just besides luxurious hotels, great dining options and other attractions.
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.
Big World Bowling Hall (大世界保龄球馆)
Big world bowling hall in Guangzhou is one of the best after work activities for groups as it is just in the center of Tianhe.
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.
Waffle Daily
Waffles de Liege in Guangzhou. The perfect and easy on the go snack for any commuter or traveler. Simple, sweet, delicious.
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.
Six-Sided Mountain (六片山)
Liu Pian Shan in Guangzhou, the Six-Sided Mountain (六片山) is a small mountain in the same range as Baiyun mountain. It holds a beautiful small lake, suitable for swimming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.