Cities — Guangdong Province

Guangzhou

City

Guangzhou

Guangzhou · 广州市 · Kwangchow

A

Guangzhou is a sprawling port city northwest of Hong Kong on the Pearl River. The city features avant-garde architecture such as Zaha Hadid’s Guangzhou Opera House (known as the “double pebble”); the carved box-shaped Guangdong Museum; and the iconic Canton TV Tower skyscraper, resembling a thin hourglass. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a temple complex from 1894, also houses the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum

Foshan

City

Foshan

Foshan · 佛山 · Foshan

B+

Foshan shines with martial arts (Wing Chun's birthplace), ancient kilns, and lively Ancestral Temple with lion dances.

Haizhu

City

Haizhu

Haizhu · 海珠 · Haizhu

B

Haizhu District in Guangzhou mixes urban parks (Haizhu Wetland), artsy Xiaozhou Village, and Pearl River views.

Xiangzhou

City

Xiangzhou

Xiangzhou · 香洲 · Xiangzhou

B

Zhuhai's coastal Xiangzhou District offers beach resorts, New Yuanming Palace, and proximity to Macau.

Huizhou

City

Huizhou

Huizhou · 惠州 · Huizhou

B

Huizhou charms with West Lake scenery, hot springs, and proximity to Shenzhen.

Chancheng

City

Chancheng

Chancheng · 禅城 · Chancheng

B

Chancheng District in Foshan blends Lingnan culture, martial arts heritage (Wing Chun), and vibrant ceramics markets.

Yuexiu

City

Yuexiu

Yuexiu · 越秀 · Yuexiu

B

Historic district in Guangzhou featuring cultural landmarks like Yuexiu Park and the Five Rams Statue.

Huadu

City

Huadu

Huadu · 花都 · Huadu

B-

Huadu District blends modernity with heritage—visit Chime-Long resorts, ancient villages, and lychee orchards.

Daliang

City

Daliang

Daliang · 大良 · Daliang

B-

Daliang in Shunde is a foodie paradise known for Shunde cuisine (birthplace of double-skin milk) and Qinghui Garden.

Rongcheng

City

Rongcheng

Rongcheng · 荣成 · Rongcheng

B-

Coastal Rongcheng boasts sandy beaches, seafood cuisine, and the scenic Chengshantou Cape with lighthouse views.

Zhongshan

City

Zhongshan

Zhongshan · 中山 · Zhongshan

B-

Birthplace of Sun Yat-sen, featuring memorial sites and subtropical gardens.

Huangpu

City

Huangpu

Huangpu · 黄埔 · Huangpu

B-

Huangpu in Guangzhou mixes history (Whampoa Military Academy) with modern port developments.

Dongguan

City

Dongguan

Dongguan · 东莞 · Dongguan

B-

Manufacturing hub transforming with shopping malls, golf courses, and nearby historical Qifeng Park attractions.

Jieyang

City

Jieyang

Jieyang · 揭阳 · Jieyang

B-

Jieyang charms with Chaozhou culture, woodcarving traditions, and the sprawling Rongjiang River night market.

Xinhui

City

Xinhui

Xinhui · 新会 · Xinhui

B-

Famous for its tangerine peels used in traditional medicine and cuisine, Xinhui offers cultural insights and local flavors.

Tianhe

City

Tianhe

Tianhe · 天河 · Tianhe

B-

Modern district in Guangzhou with skyscrapers, shopping malls, and the Canton Tower.

Taishan

City

Taishan

Taishan · 泰山 · Taishan

C+

Coastal city with historic Diaolou watchtowers and overseas Chinese heritage.

Xinhui

City

Xinhui

Xinhui · 新会 · Xinhui

C+

Xinhui is famed for its tangerine orchards, ancient study halls, and as the birthplace of Chenpi (dried citrus peel).

Deqing

City

Deqing

Deqing · 德清 · Deqing

C+

Deqing County features hot springs and bamboo forests, offering rustic retreats near Zhaoqing's karst landscapes.

Qujiang

City

Qujiang

Qujiang · 曲江 · Qujiang

C

District in Shaoguan with natural scenery including Danxia landforms and historical relics.