Guangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. Located on the Pearl River, about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and north-northeast of Macau, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port. As one of the five National Central Cities, it holds sub-provincial administrative status.

Guangzhou has a short winter from December to January, which is a little bit cold but with a little frost and snow. The average temperature in winter is 13℃-21℃, January is the coldest month of Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 9.44 ºC (49ºF) to 17.78 ºC (64 ºF). 

Guangzhou is a good winter destination for its beautiful landscapes and colorful blooming flowers. Due to the favorable weather condition, the winter of Guangzhou is a world of flowers, with an ocean of colorful flowers coming into view, which is a good time to appreciate flowers. Besides, Chinese New Year falls in February, when there will be a number of celebration activities, so tourists can have a good knowledge of Chinese festival culture. 

Guangzhou has many attractive scenic spots, such as Yuexiu Park, Xiguan Residence, Liurong Temple, Chen Clan Academy, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Shamian Island, Guangzhou Museum and Canton Tower, etc. It is really an ideal destination for your winter tour.

The reasons for visiting Guangzhou in winter 

1. Visitors will enjoy the lower price of admission tickets in winter.

2. The local hotels and restaurants cut their prices by an average of 30 percent in winter.

3. It is not crowded anymore. Along the way, you can feel free to slow down or stop any time to enjoy the landscape or take a rest.

Things to do in Guangzhou

Pearl River Night CruiseThis is a one to two hour cruise in the evening and a great way to see the Guangzhou skyline along the Pearl River, including a light show at Bai-E-Tan. Tickets for the deluxe dinner cruise can be bought from most high-end hotels. Higher end cruises usually include dinner buffet.

Bicycle toursIt is certainly safe and enjoyable if you stay away from the main roads and know where to go. There is a vast system of small streets and alleys, greenways, boulevards and parks that are great for cycling. You have the opportunity to explore parks, temples, outdoor markets and the quieter residential areas of Guangzhou. 

Ride the public busesIt is cheap and safe. The electric trams are even cheaper at flat rate of ¥2. Hop on to any one of the public buses, the drivers are generally very friendly and helpful. 

Guangzhou Travel Tips

1. Write down or print out on paper the name and address of your destination and hotel in Chinese characters or you can mark your destination on a map since majority of the driver cannot speak English.

2. Try to wear your bag in front. Keep wallet in your bags and put some small changes in the easily accessible place like your bag's side pocket or pant pockets to avoid flashing your wallets unnecessarily. 

3. Ignore the touts that approach you and try to get you to somewhere when you come out /to the train stations, bus stations or borders. 

4. Avoid walking phoning. If you do have urgent call to make or answer, try to find a place like the wall behind you to avoid the thieves to snatch from your back. 

5. Better to go to big shops or restaurants or hotel lobby to get your orientation if you lost your way.

Come on! Guangzhou is looking forward to your arrival in this winter!