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.
Bower Coffee (天台咖啡屋)
Rooftop Coffee just near changgang station of line 8. Beautiful cafe near the rosewood hotel in Guangzhou China.
PIPA Trattoria (枇杷小厨披萨研究所)
Pipa is easily one of the best pizza restaurants in Guangzhou. Have a visit to one of the two branches in Haizhu for authentic italian food.
Ming Kee Restaurant (西关明记)
Classic Guangzhou Restaurant with modern touch. Beautifully decorate Cantonese restaurant offering local Guangzhou dishes. Worth a try!
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.
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.
Guangzhou Museum of Art (广州艺术博物院)
Guangzhou Museum of art is one of the major art museum in south China. Travel to Guangzhou and visit it, it’s just next to the Canton tower.
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.
Tower Top Cafe (塔顶Cafe)
Tower Top Cafe in Yuexiu is a hidden Cafe on top of an old tower. Inside the cafe offers various board games, outside a stunning view.
Fortune Wholesale Market (一德交易市场)
Fortune wholesale market in Guangzhou is a small wholesale market for imported food. You can find sweets from around the world there.
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.
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.
Perma Bakery
Perma is an excellent French bakery with several branches in Guangzhou. Their sandwiches, cakes and pastries are outstanding.
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.
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.
Hualinsi Historical Neighbourhood (华林寺历史文化街区)
Huanlinsi Neighbourhood contains Huanlin Jade Street as well as Huanlinsi Temple. This historical site in Liwan district is worth a visit.
Baihua Dessert Shop (百花甜品店)
Great local Chinese dessert shop serving good quality and self-made Cantonese sweets and desserts. Huge variation, good prices!
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.
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
1200 book&bed
1200 book&bed is not just a book store in Guangzhou but also a great Hostel for your trip to Guangzhou City. Meet like minded people in Liwan.
Guangdong Fangcun Tea City (广东芳村茶业城)
Fangcun Tea city, one of the largest tea markets in China offers all types of chinese tea for wholesale in liwan district of 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.
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.
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.
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!
Tianhe Middle School Swimming Pool (天河中学游泳池)
Tianhe middle school comes with a public swimming pool in tianhe district of guangzhou which is not to crowded, yet cheaper than gym pools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Changzhou Island & Whampoa Military Academy (长洲岛 & 黄埔军校旧址纪念馆)
Changzhou Island is a small retreat near with lots of nature and no crowds in Guangzhou. Changzhou is home to historical military sights.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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
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.