Guangzhou Profile
Guangzhou Profile
FAMOUS MICE DESTINATION
The 3rd largest city in China with a permanent population of more than 14 million
Locating in the southern China
Neighboring to Hong Kong and Macao
The critical city of “One Belt, One Road”
Hub of “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”
Rated as the “First-tier City in The World” by GaWC
ADVANTAGEOUS LOCATION

Guangzhou, also known as Canton, situates in the hub of southern China.Adopting the GMT+8 Time Zone, Guangzhou is aligned with Beijing, the capital of China.

Thanks to the coastal location, Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate which means the annual temperature will always be appropriate. Each season, Guangzhou is a perfect destination to discover.

ACCORDING TO DATA RELEASED BY ICCA, GUANGZHOU WAS AMONG TOP 5 IN TERMS OF INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS IN CHINA, 2018
The Canton Fair attracts 200,000 overseas buyers from more than 210 countries and regions as well as investment from a large number of foreign-funded enterprises and Fortune 500 companies.
In 2017, the key venues in Guangzhou held 7,768 meetings and with a year-on-year increase of 9%.
EASY ACCESS
GUANGZHOU BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
  • The 3rd largest airport in China
  • Ranked 13th in the world
  • Annual passenger throughput of 66 million
  • Routes covering more than 210 destinations across the world
  • Reaching more than 40 countries and regions
Click for more details about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
SOUTHERN CHINA’S LARGEST RAILWAY HUB
  • 4 main passenger railway stations in the city
  • Guangzhou is the hub of railway transport in South China, with direct access to Shenzhen (30 mins), Hong Kong (48 mins) and other major cities (Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, etc.) by high-speed train.
SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES AND CONVENIENT
ENTRY POLICIES
  • 144-hour Visa-free Transit Policy in China allows air passengers from 53 countries to transit and stay for up to 144 hours (6 days) in Guangzhou without a visa.
  • 144-hour Convenience Measures for grouped foreigners who have already arrived at Hong Kong and Macao, to enjoy convenience in entering the Pearl River Delta (i.e.: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan...).
Since July 1, 2016, Guangzhou has formally implemented a Departure Tax Refund Scheme for overseas visitors.
LARGE HIGH-END
HOTEL CAPACITY
  • 3,048 hotels in the city, matching all budget requirements : 5 stars (109), 4 stars (278), 3 stars (584) and 2 stars (2,077).
  • All major international hotel chains are represented: Marriot, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Accor, Hilton, InterContinental, Hyatt, Shangri-La, etc.