Located in the south of China, Guangzhou is the administrative, cultural and economic centre of the “Pearl River Delta Region”. With a history of more than 2000 years, Guangzhou is one of the earliest trade port cities worldwide. It is still known as the “South Gate of China” and hosts the internationally renowned spring and autumn Canton Fairs.
Population: 11000000
Time Zone: GMT + 8
Language:Mandarin, Cantonese
Currency: RMB
Electricity: 220V 50 Hz
Area Code: +86/20
Most important telephone numbers in Guangzhou
Airline & Railway Ticketing:
Airline Booking Office:+86 20 95105105
Railway Booking Office: +86 20 31622299
Taxi Radio Service: +86 20 96900
Emergency:
Ambulance: 120
Fire Brigade: 119
Police: 110
SOS 24 Hour Service: +86 20 8732 6253
For further useful telephone numbers in Guangzhou please visit:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Guangzhou#Contact
General Travel Guide of Guangzhou:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Guangzhou
Here are some useful links to help you get around Guangzhou:
Sightseeing:
http://www.chinahighlights.com/guangzhou/map.htm
Shopping:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/guangdong/...
Entertainment:
http://www.world66.com/asia/northeastasia/china/guangzhou…
Food:
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/China/Guangdong…
Basic Chinese:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/