Table of Contents
- 1 Why should I visit Guangzhou?
- 2 How do you travel around Guangzhou?
- 3 Is Guangzhou safe?
- 4 What is special about Guangzhou?
- 5 What did Guangzhou used to be?
- 6 What are the current travel restrictions in China?
- 7 How do I register for my Immigrant Visa interview in Guangzhou?
- 8 Is there any restrictions on travel from Chongqing to China?
Why should I visit Guangzhou?
Thousands of travelers come to Guangzhou for the wonderful scenery in this large metropolis, but also the authentic and tempting Yue Cuisine, and the local culture, like Cantonese Opera. Being the most important port on the Pearl River after Hong Kong, Guangzhou boasts convenient ferry transport to Hong Kong and Macau.
How do you travel around Guangzhou?
Getting Around in Guangzhou
- Buses. Catching the bus is the cheapest method of getting around in Guangzhou.
- Metro. Guangzhou has a comprehensive subway system which connects the city centre to the outer suburbs as well as the nearby city Foshan, typically from 6am to midnight.
- Trains.
What is the history of Guangzhou?
The city was first named Guangzhou in 226, when the Wu state of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo) period set up a prefecture named Guangzhou there. During this period the city grew in wealth and population as an important trade port in southern China.
Is Guangzhou safe?
There is minimal risk from crime in Guangzhou, one of the largest cities in the world; it is generally safe when compared with urban areas of similar size.
What is special about Guangzhou?
It’s China’s most important port Situated on the Pearl River, Guangzhou has a maritime heritage stretching back over 2,000 years and its vast port is China’s main transport and trading hub. It was also one of the starting points of the old Silk Road, a trading route that stretched across Asia.
How far is Guangzhou airport from the city?
The whole distance between the airport and downtown area is about 31~36km. The basic taxi fares in Guangzhou are CNY 10 for the first 2.5 kilometers, CNY 2.6 per kilometer between 2.5 and 35km, and CNY 3.9 per kilometer after 35km.
What did Guangzhou used to be?
2. Canton is now Guangzhou. The city of Guangzhou, China was founded under the name Panyu in 214 BC. Four hundred years later, it was named the capital of Guang prefecture and people began to call the city Guangzhou, which literally means Guang prefecture.
What are the current travel restrictions in China?
Current travel restrictions in China 1 BEIJING. Resident travelling from non-Hubei Provinces: 14-day quarantine. 2 CHONGQING. 3 CHENGDU. 4 GUANGZHOU. 5 NANJING. 6 TIANJIN. 7 SHANGHAI. 8 SHENYANG. 9 SHENZHEN. 10 International flights to China.
Is it safe to travel to China right now?
The Department of State maintains a Travel Advisory for China of Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to COVID-19 and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. COVID-19 precautions and preventative measures vary from location to location.
How do I register for my Immigrant Visa interview in Guangzhou?
Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, China. You must register online to provide the information we need to return your passport and visa package to you after your interview. Registration is free. Click the “Register” Link below.
Is there any restrictions on travel from Chongqing to China?
No Restriction for both domestic and international travel outbound. But currently only limited international flights departing from Chongqing. CHENGDU. Domestic Inbound • Resident/Visitor travelling from non-Hubei Provinces: no quarantine required.