Guangzhou, China

Why go


• Shopping, lots of it.
• The lush mountain ranges of Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain).
• Science parks, business parks.
• The Canton Fair, trade expos, and cultural festivals.


What you need to know


Climate: Subtropical
Airport code: CAN
Area: City–7,434.4 sq km, Suburban–3,843.4 sq km
Population: City–7,607,200, Suburban–6,253,300
Density: City–1,023/sq km, Suburban–1,627/sq km
Postal code: 510000


Did you know that…what you know to be Canton is actually the city of Guangzhou?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Guangzhou see the Visiting China special feature on Guangzhou Hotels.