Guangzhou
About 50 min by train from Hong Kong
The capital of Cantonese food, with a riverfront skyline and colonial Shamian Island.
Why locals go
A dim sum weekend under an hour by high-speed train.
Visiting Hong Kong?
At 50 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Hong Kong for your flight home.
What to book
- Canton Tower
- Morning dim sum at a traditional teahouse
- Shamian Island walk
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in GuangzhouDate ideas
For two
- Pearl River night cruise
- Sunset from Canton Tower
With friends
- Cantonese food tour
- Night market on Beijing Road
When to go
Year-round, check visa rules.