Guangdong is China's most populous province and its economic powerhouse, located in the far south along the South China Sea. It encompasses the vast Pearl River Delta megacity region, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan. The province is the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, culture, and language, and has been the gateway between China and the world for centuries. From the UNESCO World Heritage Danxia Mountain to the gleaming skylines of Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Guangdong offers a dizzying blend of ancient tradition and hyper-modern city life.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Guangdong has one of China's most developed transportation networks. The Pearl River Delta is served by an integrated system of high-speed rail, intercity metro, city metros, buses, ferries, and taxis. Shenzhen and Guangzhou have world-class metro systems. High-speed rail connects the major cities in under an hour. International and domestic airports serve all major cities.
Airports
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Buy multi-day or weekly transit passes if you'll use public transport more than twice a day.
Keep small change handy for buses and shorter trips where contactless may not work.
Avoid rush hour (typically 7-9 AM and 5-7 PM) for a more comfortable journey.