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Where to stay in Guangzhou
Our guide's area notes. Book directly; we take no commission.
| Area | Why we would stay there |
|---|---|
| Shamian Island / Liwan | Colonial villas, dim sum on the doorstep. |
| Zhujiang New Town (Tianhe) | Towers, malls, Canton Tower views. |
What to eat in Guangzhou
- Dim sum breakfast with the tea rules
- Roast goose and double-skin milk pudding
- Night food streets in Xiguan
What the days are for
- Dim sum
- Shamian Island
- Pearl River at night
Tours
Days we run from these hotels

Guangzhou hotel questions
Which area is best for a first visit to Guangzhou?
Shamian Island / Liwan: Colonial villas, dim sum on the doorstep.
Is it worth staying somewhere quieter in Guangzhou?
Zhujiang New Town (Tianhe) is the usual answer: Towers, malls, Canton Tower views.
Will the guide collect me from any hotel in Guangzhou?
Yes. Every tour starts at your lobby; Ken will suggest an earlier start if your hotel is far from the first stop.
Want a specific hotel name?
Ask Ken; we will name the two or three we would book ourselves at your budget, and you book direct.
