Guangzhou Districts

Li Wan( 荔湾 Lìwān )
This is the old Guangzhou, and is combined with the old Fang Cun (芳村 Fāngcūn) area in the southwest. Tourist highlights include the colonial Shamian Island, Xiguan Old Houses, and Shangxiajiu Shopping districts.

Yue Xiu ( <越秀 Yuèxiù )
This is the political and cultural center, including the old Dong Shan (东山, Dōngshān) area. Highlights include Yuexiu Park, Beijing Lu Shopping District, and Huanghuagang Martyrs Memorial Park.

Tian He ( 天河 Tiānhé )
This is the new city center. It is an area with many new developments, including skyscrapers like the Citic Plaza. Highlights include Dongzhan Square and many shopping centers.

Hai Zhu ( 海珠 Hǎizhū )
Located south of the Pearl River, the district is becoming more business focus, especially in the areas of Real Estate and trading. Locals refer to this part of Guangzhou as Henan, meaning south of the river. Highlights include the Canton Fair Pazhou Exhibition Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, and Pearl River Harbor Walk along the river.

Huang Pu ( 黄埔 Huángpǔ )
Not well known for foreign tourists, the district is the secondary center of eastern part of the city. Highlights include the former Huangpu Military Academy.

Luo Gang ( 萝岗 Luógǎng )
This is the designated center of the eastern part of the city, famous for its plum forest. It is not a popular tourist destination, but it has some historical sites.

Bai Yun ( 白云 Báiyún )
The district has a big rural touch, but is slowly taken over by new developments, including the new airport. Highlights include the Baiyun Mountain.

Pan Yu ( 番禺 Pānyú )
This is the new area focusing on technology and economic development. Highlights include the Lianhua Mountain, two wild animal theme parks and the new University City.

Zeng Cheng ( 增城 Zēngchéng )
This city is famous for its lychee fruit, which are picked in the months of June and July.

Cong Hua ( 从化 Cónghuà )
This city is known for its hot springs and Tian (Heavenly) Lake Recreation area.

Fo Shan ( 佛山 )
It's only an hour away from Guangzhou. Famous for its Ancestry Temple, it is also the home to legendary Wong Fei Hong, a martial art master.

Hu Men ( 虎门 ) in Dongguan ( 东莞 )
Is famous for its Opium War era relics. It is a bridge away from the Nansha District.

Shen Zhen ( 深圳 )
It's a new city on the borders of Hong Kong, one of the first special economic zones set up in China. Check out theme parks such as Windows of the World, The China Folk Culture Villages and Splendid China. Frequent buses and trains are available. The trip will take 1 to 2 hours. Make sure you have your passport while traveling to Shenzhen, they check it when you enter Shenzhen, although you are still in Guangdong, China.

Zhu Hai ( 珠海 )
Is another special economic zone to the south, at the border with Macau. You can get a bus ride from any of the major bus stations in the city.