Guangzhou

Canton's Two Thousand Years · 廣州

Guangzhou has traded with the world since Roman times, and it shows: Han-era tombs, colonial Shamian Island, dim sum palaces and the 600-metre Canton Tower all sharing one riverfront. For Australians it is the most natural first stop in China — a direct flight heritage, Cantonese spoken everywhere, and the food most of us already think we know.

Don't miss

  • Canton Tower and the Pearl River at night
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Shamian Island's colonial calm
  • Dim sum, the Cantonese morning ritual

Best time to visit: October–December for dry, mild days

Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.

Tours visiting Guangzhou

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