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.
Guanghai Swimming Pool (广海游泳场)
Guanghai Swimming pool is a 50 meter long pool suitable for sports swimming. Located just in between Changgang and Jiangnanxi station.
Poly World Trade Exhibition Hall (保利世贸博览馆)
A major event space hosting conventions, exhibitions, and cosplay events, offering plenty to explore near the Canton Fair.
Party Pier (琶醍码头广场)
Party Pier is the night out place for Guangzhou, clubs, bars and even restaurants. Ideal if you want to explore nightlife in Guangzhou.
Fut Sai Kai Buddhist Restaurant (佛世界素食社)
Fut Sai Kai is a vegan restaurant near to a Buddhist temple in Haizhu district of Guangzhou. It offers Cantonese vegetarian food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Desta Ethiopian Restaurant
Desta is an Ethiopian restaurant in the north of yuexiu district in Guangzhou. This small African restaurant in Guangzhou is worth trying.
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.
Railway Station Wholesale Fashion Markets (广州火车站时装批发市场)
Nearby the Guangzhou railway station you will find the most known wholesale clothing markets in Guangzhou. Fashion direct from the factory.
Old South-Sea County Community (旧南海县社区)
Small and cozy community in between many historical sites. This well preserved area is home to laid-back lifestyle and historic architecture.
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.
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.
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.
Hong Yi Su Vegetarian Restaurant (红艺素)
Hong Yi SU translates to red art vegetarian restaurant and can be found in Liwan district of Guangzhou. Their Clementine Buns are must try!
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.
Guangfu South Road Shopping Street (光复南路)
Shopping in Guangzhou for fashion for good prices? Guangfu south road near liwan plaza and shangxiajiu road is great for haggling prices.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joyment Running Store (健牧)
Joyment Running Store is a small shop on the outer ring of the tianhe stadium in Guangzhou. The store offers free training sessions.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.