Guangzhou

WHY VISIT GUANGZHOU A city of world-class food, layered history, and unapologetic local life Guangzhou is one of China’s oldest trading cities and still one of its most alive. The food alone is reason enough to visit — Cantonese cuisine originated here, and the city’s teahouses, seafood restaurants, and morning yum cha culture are the real thing, not a version of it. Beyond the food, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island’s colonial architecture, and the old neighborhoods of Liwan and Xiguan give the city a historical depth that most visitors never expect. Explore Guangzhou private tours →