Destination Guide
Guangzhou
A stunning modern metropolis by the Pearl River, Guangzhou, China is always lit up – from the vibrant art scene to the classic dim sum cuisine to the renowned architecture that lights the river by night. See how art, culture and nightlife go electric in the Flower City.
David Nebehay
W InsiderWhat to Know
Get WeChat
If you are coming from abroad it’s recommend to have WeChat pre-installed and maybe even linked a payment function as you might be struggling at places to pay with credit card/cash.
Talk Like a Local.
食左饭未
/shi zuo fan mei/
question.
Did you eat?
“Shi zuo fan mei? Did you eat already?”
Closest Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Currency
Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language
Mandarin Chinese
What to Do
Hope & Sesame
A speakeasy tucked away behind a traditional Cantonese café serving modern cocktails and nightly live jazz.