City Info: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
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Guangzhou (Canton) is the capital of Guangdong Province,
one of China′s richest and most fertile regions. Guangzhou is an interesting,
lively city in its own right, offers little of what tourists traditionally
come to China to see---namely, impressive historical monuments, grand
scenery, and local people who act as though they have never seen a foreigner
before. Guangzhou is much too sophisticated for that. Visitors will find
this to be a singularly self-possessed city, with its ambitious young
population caught up in the hubbub of disco music, western dress, and
the mania for making money.
Population
6,500,000
Cuisine
Cantonese cuisine. The Cantonese gourmet will eat an astonishing diversity of food stuffs, some of which will never feature on a northern menu, such as pangolin, dog, snake, monkey, cat or even bear′s paw. Such adventure tastes both impress and appal Chinese from other regions.
When to Go
Summer can be hot and humid. The most famous Canton Export Commodities Fair held twice a year, April and October
Airport Info
The city's Baiyun airport is situated 12 km from the center of town. A taxi from the airport to Guangzhou should cost between CNY 30-40/USD 3.6-4.8 per taxi, but insist your driver uses the meter! |
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