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Guangzhou Insider Guide

Your first 72 hours in Guangzhou during the Canton Fair — food, sights and transport, by your local friend Ken.

Must-Eat

Dim Sum Morning Tea

Look for restaurants with long local queues before 10am. That's your guarantee.

Roast Goose

Ask your hotel concierge for the nearest good roast goose place. The skin should be glossy and crispy.

Wonton Noodles

Find noodle shops with woks in the window. Wonton noodles are Guangzhou's everyday comfort food.

Claypot Rice

Try one at a local night market after a long fair day. Crispy rice crust at the bottom is the best part.

Must-See

Canton Tower

Go around sunset. There's a bar on the 107th floor with a great view over the Pearl River.

Shamian Island

Colonial-era walkways, free entry, about 40 minutes from Pazhou. Perfect for an evening stroll.

Pearl River Cruise

Night cruise at 8pm. Around ¥100 per person, book on the day.

Chen Clan Academy

A beautifully preserved ancestral hall. Take Metro Line 1 to Chen Clan Academy Station.

Getting Around

Smart Tips for Buyers

From the airport: Metro Line 3 to Tiyu Xincun, transfer to Line 8 to Pazhou (Canton Fair). About 50 min.
To the fair: Metro Line 8 → Pazhou Complex Station. Don't take a taxi at rush hour.
Taxis: Use the DiDi app (China's Uber). English interface available.
Payment: Most places accept Visa/Mastercard at hotels and big malls. Carry some cash for street food.
Internet: Buy a local SIM at the airport, or rent a pocket Wi-Fi.

Survival Cantonese

Neih houHello

Mm goiThank you / excuse me

Doh jeThank you (for a gift)

M goi, yut go ba"One bowl please"

Hai bin dou"Where is it?"

Need More Than a Guide?

I'm Ken — Your Local Sourcing Partner

I help global buyers source, audit and ship from Guangzhou, Foshan and Shenzhen. Factories in electronics, hardware, building materials and more. Message me on WhatsApp before the fair — let's plan your factory visits.

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