Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, is one of China's main industrial centers, stands at the confluence of the East River, West River and North River. It adjoins the South China Sea, and is crisscross with rivers and streams.
Guangzhou is South China's biggest national-and-foreign-oriented city with flourishing commerce, and China's chief foreign trade center as well with a history of 2,200 years, regarded as the earliest among the international trade port cities in the world; the starting point of the Silk Road on the sea which links China with the Arabian and western countries in trading; the China's only foreign trade port at sea before the Qing dynasty.
It's also China's famous historical and cultural city. The city with long summer and no winter is always green with flowers in bloom all the year round, hence reputed as "Flower City". Its scenic spots and historical sites include Guangxiao Temple, Liurong Temple and White Clouds Mountain scenic area etc.
Efforts are being made to build Guangzhou into an international metropolis functioning primarily as the biggest financial, high-tech and light industrial, as well as communication and transport center in South China.

When to go
The average temperature of Guangzhou is about 21.7degC annually with the highest of 38.7 and lowest of 0degC. Many prefer to visit Guangzhou during November and December when there are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. January and February are ok months, but the temperature can drop to below 10°C ( 50°F ). Warmer temperatures make March and April pleasant months to go, but as the year progresses into May the air becomes uncomfortably sticky and humid, and by September you can expect typhoons. Hotels tend to offer substantial discounts outside the high seasons of March-April and October-November. Travel can be difficult during Chinese New Year in late January/early February.

Fast Facts
Area: 7,434 sq km
Population: 6.66 million
Urban Population: 3.95 million
Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 8
Language: Chinese and Cantonese.

Currency: RBM (￥)