A bastion of China's Lingnan (southern) culture, Guangzhou has a 2,200-year-old history. Known as the "Flower City" and "City of Rams", it's also one of the country's most dynamic cities and has been listed as China's second city with the greatest change by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years.
Visitors can explore both the ancient and recent history of Guangzhou as well as witness China's spectacular transformation into modernity.
The city also offers visitors' vibrant nightlife, beautiful views of the Pearl River, traditional diversions such as Cantonese opera and the circus, and, on the city's bar streets and within its cosy hotels, a more chilled-out pace.
Train
Around 1 hour via high-speed rail from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
Coach
Around 3 hours from locations across Hong Kong
MTR
Around 2 hours via intercity through train from MTR Hung Hom Station