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1 Hui Zhan Dong Road
Hai Zhu District
Guangzhou 510308, China
T: (86 20) 8917 8888
F: (86 20) 8917 8899
Local Time
4.37am (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 30C/86F
Low: 25C/77F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
Guangzhou, located in the estuary of the Pearl River, is situated in the heart of Guangdong province. The city and province were once known in the West as Canton. Covering an area of 7434 square kilometres, Guangzhou commands ten administrative districts as well as two counties. Guangzhou has a population of 9.5 million, including about 2.5 million who come from inland China to Guangzhou seeking opportunities in this historic centre of commerce and trade.Plug Type
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LanguageCantonese, Mandarin (English for international business)Population9.5 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 1800
Visas
Visas are required for all international travellers entering the People’s Republic of China. Travellers carrying passports from Brunei, Japan, or Singapore can enjoy visa-free access to China for up to 15 days.
Visas are readily available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most Western and many other countries. A standard 30-day, single-entry visa from most Chinese embassies abroad can be issued in three to five working days.  You can also make visa arrangements at certain travel agencies. Visa applications generally require at least one photo.
A 30-day visa is activated on the date you enter China, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Standard tourist visas, valid for 30-day visits, are generally easy to acquire, while visas valid for more than 30 days are often more difficult to obtain.
Please consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any Chinese Embassy or Consulate for further details.Visa Requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
Currency
The Chinese currency is known as renminbi (RMB). The basic unit of money itself is called the yuan (CNY). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.RMB 1.00 equals:
.14
US Dollar (USD)
.15
Australian Dollar (AUD)
.09
Euro (EUR)
.07
British Pound (GBP)
1.08
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
5.87
Indian Rupee (INR)
14.96
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.19
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.19
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Taxes
A 15% surcharge including government tax is applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants.
Tipping
Many mid-range and top-end restaurants include their own service charge that varies. Officially, tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, until 4pm on Saturday. There is a 24-hour ATM in the hotel lobby.Office Hours9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.Shop Hours10am to 10pm or later throughout the week.
Public Health

Visitors entering China are required to complete a health declaration form. Check with your local doctor or health care professional about vaccination requirements before you plan your trip.

The hotel recommends you drink only boiled or bottled water. Complimentary bottled drinking water is available in every room.

Dress
Dress is generally informal in Guangzhou, except on social, diplomatic or government occasions when a suit and tie is appropriate. In winter you may need a sweater or a jacket.
Weather
Guangzhou has a climate ranging from relatively hot and humid during the summer: 24C to 32C (75F to 90F)—to pleasantly cool during the winter: 12C to 20C (54F to 68F). Autumn, with dry air and mild temperatures, is the best time to visit.
Five-Day Forecast
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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Mainly cloudy, t-storms; breezy, humid
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy and very humid with thunderstorms
High: 30C
Low: 25C
High: 86F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy and very humid with thunderstorms
High: 30C
Low: 25C
High: 86F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Mostly cloudy and humid with t-storms
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Showers

Showers

A.M. rain; otherwise, cloudy and humid
High: 33C
Low: 26C
High: 91F
Low: 79F
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