| Capital | Guangzhou (广州) |
| Abbreviation | 粤 (Yuè) |
| Language | Cantonese · Mandarin · Teochew · Hakka |
| Currency | Chinese Yuan (CNY / ¥) |
| Time Zone | CST (UTC+8) |
| Climate | Humid subtropical / tropical |
| Best Time | October – December |
| Borders | Fujian · Jiangxi · Hunan · Guangxi · HK · Macau |
| Visa-Free | 240h for 54 nationalities |
| GDP (2023) | ~¥13.6 Trillion (No.1 in China) |
Best weather
Mild, rainy
Hot + typhoons
Cool, dry
By Air: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is a major hub with direct flights worldwide. Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX) and Jieyang Chaoshan (SWA) are secondary airports.
By Train: High-speed rail connects Guangzhou to Beijing (8h), Shanghai (7h), and Hong Kong (45 min). The Guangzhou–Shenzhen corridor is one of China's busiest rail routes.
By Sea: Regular ferries from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and other Pearl River Delta cities.
Guangdong is the home of Cantonese cuisine — one of China's eight great culinary traditions, famous worldwide for its freshness and delicate flavours.
Must-try: Dim sum (点心), Roast goose, Char siu BBQ pork, Steamed fish with ginger, Wonton noodle soup, Wife cakes, and Clay pot rice.
The Guangzhou International Food Festival takes place every October–November.