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Guangzhou is one of the Chinese cities that supports the 72-hour transit visa on arrival program, which means that selected nationalities (all citizens of the European Union, as well as several other countries including Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Japan, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, …

Due to the Internet policy of China, certain websites and applications are not accessible from the mainland, which includes those very commonly used in the west (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, Skype and more). Some travellers have been able to gain access to those via a VPN service (installed prior to arrival in China). Make sure …

The best time to visit Guangzhou is during autumn, from September to November. This is when the weather and average temperatures are at their most …

Baiyun International Airport opened in August 2004 and is located 28 kilometres from the city centre. Flights connect to nearly 100 domestic cities and numerous international destinations. There are bunches of express bus taking you to the main destinations in the city. The buses depart from arrival area. Metro is another option to travel to the …

Metro Guangzhou's metro opened in 1999 and is rapidly expanding. Several lines are operating, and they run very frequently, making it an easy way to transport to different destinations. The single-ticket is only valid on the day when you buy it. The ticket can be purchased on the ticket vending machines at the Metro stations …

Taxis are cheap, quick and convenient. There are more than 80 taxi companies in the city, so you can easily get hold of a taxi, although it can be hard during peak hours. Each taxi company has its own colour. For example, Guangjun taxis are yellow, the GZ Transport Group drive dark red cabs, and …

You can easily find a pharmacy in Guangzhou as they are scattered around the whole city. Guangzhou CanAm International Medical Center is a medical centre with more than 200 medications, both prescribed medications and over-the-counter …

Post offices are generally open from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and there are plenty of them scattered around the …

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220V, 50 Hz three-pin plugs Adapter …