Guangzhou

Explore the best of Guangzhou with a stay in Frasers Hospitality's award-winning luxury serviced apartments

Welcome to Guangzhou, one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the world and one of the main engines of China's economic development. Futuristic and bustling, Guangzhou sits at the centre of the most populous region in mainland China, the Pearl River Delta. Guangzhou is a 24-hour city with a wealth of entertainment, dining and shopping sure to suit every taste and budget. As the home of Cantonese cuisine, a trip to Guangzhou is a journey into flavour; there are thousands of dining options to choose from. The best way to experience everything Guangzhou has to offer is with a stay in Frasers Hospitality's luxury serviced apartments.

Staying in Guangzhou

The true jewel of the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou is a city quite literally on the rise. Glittering skyscrapers soar above traditional temples along the banks of the Zhujiang (Pearl) River, and the streets bustle with the activity of millions of people going about their daily business. Often considered a megacity in its own right, Guangzhou is a vast thriving metropolis of around twenty-five million people. Visitors come to Guangzhou for work and play - the city is the epicentre of commerce, industry and innovation in southern China and many of the world's top companies have offices in Guangzhou.

When it comes to entertainment and culture, Guangzhou impresses with its colour and variety. Explore the narrow winding streets of old Canton, indulge in world-class shopping, and feast at a seemingly endless array of thronging restaurants, street-side eateries and cafes. Whether visiting Guangzhou for a short or an extended stay, don't miss out on seeing some of Guangzhou's top things to see and do including Shamian Island, the Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and a night cruise along the Pearl River.

The home of Cantonese food

Guangzhou is famous as the home of Cantonese cuisine, and the city is awash with venues where food-loving visitors can indulge in the fresh flavours of one of China's great food traditions. The Cantonese food most visitors would be familiar with are Canton's delightfully light dumplings, made from pork, shrimp and various vegetables; however the sheer variety of dishes in Cantonese food is mind-boggling. To experience Guangzhou's food culture at its best, take metro line 1 to Gongyuanqian station and enjoy a short walk to Beijing Road. The entire street is wall-to-wall restaurants offering up cuisine from all over China and a plethora of Cantonese establishments serving local delights. For an authentic Cantonese dining experience close to your serviced apartment, walk only a few blocks to Lian Xiang Lou Restaurant. Founded in 1889, the restaurant is considered somewhat of a national treasure and serves up some of the best Dim Sum and Lotus Seed Mooncakes you'll ever try.

A cultural centre

Guangzhou offers discerning culture vultures plenty to see and do, including museums, galleries and temples. Some of the city's top cultural sights are located only a short trip from your Guangzhou serviced apartments. Housed in a visually striking building, the Guangdong Museum boasts a vast collection of historical and cultural artefacts collected throughout the province and greater China. The museum's 160,000 pieces include permanent cultural exhibitions, calligraphy, textiles and an impressive and popular dinosaur exhibit. 

Art lovers should take the time to wander the galleries of the Guangdong Museum of Art, the premier art venue in Guangzhou and indeed much of China. The museum houses both imperial-era and contemporary artworks from some of China's most revered artists. For a cultural experience the whole family will enjoy, pay a visit to the Chen Clan Academy - once the Chen clan's ancestral temple and now a folk art museum. The elaborately-decorated compound not only houses folk art from around China, visitors can also learn some time-honoured artistic techniques, including Chinese calligraphy.