Flights to guangzhou
Cheap Flights to guangzhou
Overview
Guangzhou, the third largest Chinese city is a must-see tourist destination with its scenic national parks, sightseeing options and great places to shop at. If you’re one of the culturally driven people and have an eye for history, then Guangzhou must be on your travel list for this year. There’s another reason to love Guangzhou and that is the fact that it gave us our all-time favourite dim sums. Home to a plethora of Cantonese food options, this city is one of the best gourmet destinations of China.
Known for the cultural hotbed like Canton Tower and Cathedral of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Guangzhou is a city that thrives on its commercial and trade practices.
Climate
If you’re looking at visiting Guangzhou in an average climate then September and October are your best bets. December to January are quite cold with winds blowing off the Mongolian plains. Summers are usually hot and humid and the temperature may turn to up to 70 degrees (Fahrenheit) in the months of July-August
Travel Information
Language: Mandarin
Currency: Yuan Renminbi
Local time: GMT + 8
Avg. Flight Time: 11h 45m
Best Time To Visit
The ideal time to visit Guangzhou is in the months of January during the Chinese New Year when the festivities are at a full swing. If not, then plan a spring/fall getaway during the peak time of Canton Fair (April - May or Oct - Nov) when the weather conditions are also pleasant.
Guangzhou Attractions and Activities
1. Canton Tower
The beautiful view of Pearl River straight from the Canton Tower, the tallest building of Guangzhou is an experience that you will thoroughly enjoy.
2. The Impeccable Museums
The greatness of one of the most beautiful architectural structure, The Mausoleum of the Nanyue King is a highlight of the city which is built up with burial suite and thousands of amazing jade tiles. A visit to the Guangzhou Museum in Zhenhai Tower for a perfect journey in the history of the city will leave you in awe of the city.
3. Shopping
Well-known for being an amazing shopping destination, Guangzhou is a place for splurging on 1st copies. The Global International Trade Center and the Huimei clothing market are worth a visit on your to-do list when in the city. You can also shop for the originals in the city's upscale malls like TaiKoo Hui and Grandview Mall.
4. White Cloud Mountain
A great day-trip to White Cloud Mountain and Nanling Forest National Park can also be a bliss if you’re on a lookout for an amazing trip.
5. Other Attractions
Shamian Island is one of the oldest colonial-style buildings of the city. Spend your evenings by taking a nighttime cruise in the Pearl River. From the zoo to the Opera house, Guangzhou has something to offer to everyone from all age groups to people of different tastes.
Airlines Operate Flight to Guangzhou
- China Southern Airlines
- Air China
- British Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Cathay Pacific
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Guangzhou - 11h 45m
- Manchester to Guangzhou - 13h 35m
- Newcastle to Guangzhou - 13h 35m
- Birmingham to Guangzhou - 14h 35m
- Glasgow to Guangzhou - 15h 30m
- Edinburgh to Guangzhou - 14h 30m
- Belfast to Guangzhou - 15h 5m
Distance to the City Centre
At a distance of 17 miles from the city centre, the Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is one of the busiest airports of China.
Transport from Guangzhou
When travelling from North America, then touch down at Beijing Capital International Airport at a distance of 16 miles from Guangzhou. Airport Express train (¥25) is the best transport option to take which heads straight into town. When travelling to Beijing from Hong Kong or Shanghai, then the train is the most convenient way to make your journey.
Visa Requirements for Guangzhou
Transit visa on arrival is issued to the foreigners and visitors must register at the police station within 24 hours. For almost 45 countries, the visa is waived off.
Tips for your stay in Guangzhou
- Make way around the blocked website when wandering around the city. Tweak your browsing habits a little; switch to Bing as Google is banned in China.
- Learn a few phrases in Mandarin, such as Nǐ hǎo for Hello and Xièxiè for Thank you.
- Be ware of the booming, literally extremely loud, nightlife of the city as you can’t trust on everyone.
- Before ordering dim sums at a lavish restaurant, ensure that you have tasted that particular dim sums from any of the street vendors.
- When visiting any famous Guangzhou restaurant, you ought to mark your order or a piece of paper and then the waiter will stamp that paper when the food is delivered.
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