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Weather- Which is the best season to visit Guangzhou?
- The good weather of autumn often lasts to November and December; the period from October to December is the best travel time.
Transportation- If I want to take a train, can I buy tickets upon arrival at the station?
- Please book your train ticket as early as you can, if you choose take train for your transportation
- Can I take subway to visit Guangzhou?
- Sure, you can in order to solve the problem of crowded urban traffic, now the subway is under extension. Since 2004, Guangzhou subway has been extended at the speed of 35 kilometers per year. The subway trains use Chinese mandarin, Cantonese and English to report station names. It is very helpful for the English-speaking passengers. Subway trains arrive at stations every about 3 minutes during the peak hour and every about 7 minutes after 21:00.
- How much time does it take for a taxi to drive from Guilin airport to the city?
- It takes about 60 minutes by taxi from the airport to the city.
- How much for the taxi fare from Guangzhou Airport to downtown?
- Usually, the bargain fare between Guangzhou city center and CAN is around RMB150-RMB180. However, the taxi return to Guangzhou City from CAN frequently involves price gouging, especially for people who are here for the first time.
- Is it very far from Guangzhou airport to downtown?
- It is about 28 kilometers (17.4 miles) from the airport to downtown Guangzhou. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is one of the three largest air hubs in China.
- Can I take a train to other cities near Guangzhou?
- Sure, Guangzhou has three railway stations handling passenger transport.
Guangzhou Railway Station at Huanshi Road is the largest and the most important one, operating trains between Guangzhou and Beijing, Wuhan, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xian, Lhasa and many other China cities.
Guangzhou East Railway Station (Tianhe Railway Station) mainly provides through trains from Guangzhou to Hong Kong and frequent bullet trains between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Guangzhou North Railway Station in Huadu District is a small station mainly operates bullet trains between Guangzhou and Wuhan - Do taxies cost a lot in Guilin? Are taxi drivers friendly in Guangzhou?
- A Guangzhou taxi charges RMB7 for the first 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles), and RMB2.6 for succeeding kilometers. Moreover RMB1 is claimed as the fuel surcharge.
Dining- Can you tell me some Western Restaurants in Guangzhou?
- La Seine Restaurant Francais
Looking for the authentic flavor from France, please come here! The buffet is also served on Sunday weekly.
Average cost: RMB200 per person
Location: 1/F, Xinghai Concert Hall, No.33, Qingbo Road, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Les Trois Gros Bistro
This is another worthwhile French restaurant in Guangzhou.
Average cost: RMB120 per person
Location: No.5, Xincheng Street (South), Tianhe Road (East), Tianhe District, Guangzhou - Can you tell me something about Guangdong Snack?
- Shuang Pi Nai (Double-Skin Milk), Jidi Zhou (Jidi Porridge), Yuntun Mian (Wonton Noodle), Chang Fen (Steamed Vermicelli Roll)
- How much do you know about Guangzhou Cuisine?
- The most famous dishes of Guangzhou cuisine are Roast Suckling Pig (Kao Ru Zhu), Dragon Fighting against the Tiger (Long Hu Dou) - stewed snake and wild cat, Taiye Chicken (Taiye Ji) and Stewed Wild Dog Meat.
Foreigners say 'All delicious food is in Guangzhou'. Guangzhou people say, 'delicacies are at Xiguan of Guangzhou'. Xiguan preserves lots of famous traditional snacks. The most lively and popular place is definitely the Shangxia Jiu Lu.
Fun- Where can I buy some local products in Guangzhou?
- Hualin Jade ware Street & Wende Calligraphy and Painting Street
Located on Xia Jiu Lu, Hualin Jade Ware Street is a street mainly dealing with retail, wholesale and jade and jewelry processing. It is said the history of this street can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). From that time, Hualin Jade ware Street has already been the famed Jade ware Fair. At present, hundreds of jade ware stores are found here. Best-quality jades from Burma and Yunnan Province are made into jade bracelets, rings and other wares. - What are the local specialties in Guangzhou?
- Don't forget to buy some local products such as the Wang Laoji Herbal Tea, cooking materials, Canton Embroidery, Canton Enamel and Canton Sculpture.
1. Canton Sculpture includes Canton Ivory Carvings, Jade Sculpture, Wood Sculpture and Olive Sculpture.
2. Canton Enamel is short for Guangzhou Colorful Pottery. It has a history of over 300 years.
3. Canton Embroidery, namely Yue Embroidery, is one of the Four Famous Chinese Embroideries together with Su Embroidery, Xiang Embroidery and Shu Embroidery.
4. Canton Bacon is the general designation of cured meat in the Guangzhou Area. - What are some entertainments in Guangzhou?
- Guangzhou is definitely a pioneer in introducing fresh overseas trends in the field of entertainment. And it is easy to find a place to relax in such a big city. You can take a boat on the Zhujiang (Pearl River) to enjoy the charming night scenery of Guangzhou.
Tips: The schedules are 18:00 - 20:00, 20:00 - 21:30 and 20:30 - 22:30.
Sightseeing- Main central spots opening hours
- Bright Filial Piety Temple
Opening Hours: 06:00 to 17:30
Yuexiu Park
Opening Hours: 06:00 to 22:00
White Cloud Mountain
Opening Hours: 06:00 to 17:00
Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family (Chen Clan Academy)
Opening Hours: 08:30 to 17:20
Chimelong Xiangjiang Safari Park
Opening Hours: 09:30 ? 17:30 (Closed in bad weather)
Huaisheng Mosque (Remember the Sage Mosque)
Opening Hours: 06:10 to 17:00
Lotus Hill (Lianhuashan)
Opening Hours: 08:00 to 18:30 daily
Nansha Tianhou Palace
Opening Hours: 08:30 to 17:00
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Opening Hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Temple of Six Banyan Trees
Opening Hours: 08:30 to 17:00
Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum
Opening Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (Stop selling ticket at 16:45)
Guangzhou Zoo
Opening Hours: 08:00-16:30 (April 16th to October 15th)
08:00-16:00 (October 16th to April 15th)
Custom- What is the meaning of “Tangshui” and “Yexiao” in Guangzhou?
- Tangshui literarily means Sweet Water, but actually it is somewhat like a soft drink with the ingredients being fruits and vegetables. Guangzhou people are partial to Tangshui. They regard it as nutritious food. 'Boiled' Tangshui is a hot drink and the 'frozen' one is the soft drink. The most popular Tangshui store is the Taiping Guan Icehouse on Beijing Lu.
Yexiao (Midnight Snack) is one of the Guangzhou population's customs. It is usually taken after 10 p.m.; hence the name Midnight Snack. Some people like to cook the meal themselves; others invite a few friends to have Yexiao at a teahouse. Nearly every teahouse serves Midnight Snacks. - How about Cantonese Opera?
- Yue Ju (Cantonese Opera) is an opera style popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau and wherever overseas Chinese are found in Southeast Asia. It is sung and read in Guangzhou dialect. The vocals rise and fall in ever changing cadences, and the melodies are harmonious and graceful. You can have a listen when you are in Guangzhou.
Daily Issue- Is it safe going around at night?
- Yes, Guangzhou is very safety city and please do not worry about that, just go around seeing beautiful nightscape in Chengdu, It is different from other cities in China. It is so Great and Colorful!
- Emergency Services
- 110---------------------------------------------------------Police
119---------------------------------------------------------Fire
120---------------------------------------------------------Ambulance
114 ---------------------------------------------Local Telephone Information
117 -------------------------------------------------Time Check
121--------------------------------------------------Weather Information
Airport Ticket Office: 020-86130099 (international); 020-86130088 (domestic)
Airport Complaint: 020-36066315
Flight Inquiry: 020-36066999
Luggage Inquiry: 020-36066763 (domestic); 020-36066793 (international) - Do I have to bring cash with me?
- Maybe. Sometimes you had better catch some cash because you cannot get cash from your account through your bank card somewhere. You can ask help from the guides of our agency.
- What about Foreign Exchange in Guangzhou?
- Foreign currency and checks with the face value of Eurodollar and Spanish Peseta are also exchangeable at the Bank of China, other authorized banks offer foreign exchange service, some hotels, restaurants and shops will also accept foreign exchange business in order to provide convenience for foreign tourists.
Great Britain Pound, Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Crown, Danish Crown, Norwegian Crown, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Philippine Peso, Thai Baht are all exchangeable. - Can I use my credit card when shopping in Guangzhou?
- Yes, paying credit card is available in most shopping centers, Guangzhou. However, it is easy to find the ATM bank in some downtown districts, and it will not be a problem if you want working staff help you handles routine banking business.
It is very convenient for tourists to use credit cards in star hotels and the large emporiums of Chengdu. At present main credit cards accepted in China, are Master card, Visa, American Express, JCB and Diners.
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