For tourists from all over the world, South China is an opportunity to relax on the beaches of the warm sea, and at the same time make a successful shopping trip by visiting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Zone. You can get to this corner of the world in different ways and ways. The air gateway for all of South China (and Guangdong in particular) is Guangzhou Airport. How to get from it to the city? Is it possible to go to the resorts of the South China Sea directly from the airport? Is it a big hub? How not to get lost in this air harbor? And how to pass the time in it with benefit? What do tourists say about their stay at this airport? Our article will tell about all this.
A bit of history
The official name of Guangzhou Airport is Baiyun. This name is very poetic, because it means "white clouds" in translation. Previously, the provincial capital of Guangdong had a different airport. But after some time, he ceased to cope with the increased passenger traffic. It was not possible to expand it, since it was located within the city, among residential buildings. Then it was decided to build a new airport, and liquidate the old one. A hub called Baiyun received its first flight in 2004. It is five times larger than its predecessor. Almost two billion yuan was spent on its construction. The modern air harbor of South China receives thirty million travelers a year. Thus, in terms of passenger traffic, it ranks second in the country (after the Hub is the base for China Southern Airlines.
What is Guangzhou Airport
Photos of the air harbor demonstrate its impressive size. The airport consists of one large building connected by galleries with boarding wings that surround the hub from two sides - western and eastern. All check-in counters are located in the main part of the terminal. This is very convenient, because at other airports in the world, passengers need to know where to get off the bus (or metro station) in order to get to the right hall for So, you enter the main hall of the terminal, look for your flight on the board and head to the right counter. Numerous shops are also located here. The eastern zone, A, serves passengers flying abroad, while the western, B, is intended for domestic flights. Each zone has its own checkpoints for screening passengers and luggage to ensure security. Sleeves for boarding the aircraft diverge from the side wings. Passengers arrive immediately at the main terminal.
Facilities at the airport
The air harbor of South China is amazing. Do not worry that you will not understand the signs in Chinese and get lost. Guangzhou Airport is described by tourists as a very convenient and comfortable air harbor. Everything here is done to make travelers feel comfortable and safe. A huge food court provides a wide selection of cafes and restaurants of both Chinese and European cuisines. In duty-free shops, time will fly by especially imperceptibly, because the prices in them cannot but rejoice. The screening areas are equipped in such a way as to avoid queues. The main terminal has ATMs, financial institutions and car rental offices, a post office, a VAT refund point, a police station, a first-aid post. In the waiting rooms there are kiosks with souvenirs and the latest press.
Guangzhou Airport: how to get to the city
The new hub was built in Huadu, twenty-eight kilometers from the provincial capital of Guangdong. This allowed the airport to receive and send flights around the clock. The most economical way to get to the city is the subway (second line). The entrance to it is located right in the main terminal. The subway fare will cost seven yuan. Guangzhou Airport is connected to the railway station by direct express bus. Cars run every half an hour, a ticket costs about twenty-five yuan. There are other bus routes that can take you directly to the Pearl Garden and Pearl River, Globelink, White Palace, Sun City and United Star hotels. But public transport runs only from 6:00 to 23:00. If you arrive at night, you have only one option left to get to the city - a taxi. There are many shipping companies in Guangzhou. Their cars differ in logos and, which is convenient for foreigners, in color. The cheapest are yellow, blue and brown taxis. A trip in them will cost about 150 yuan.
How to get to Hong Kong
Tourists who come to relax in the resorts of the South China Sea should get to the railway station (by subway, express bus or taxi). And what about those who are interested in the route Guangzhou (airport) - Hong Kong? How to get to the special administrative zone on the peninsula? The distance between these points is 175 kilometers. You can overcome it on a direct bus, the so-called coach. There are several competing companies that carry out such transportation. Their buses also differ in color. These are Go-Go-Bass (red-yellow-white cars), Eternal East Cross-Border Coach (green), China Travel Tours Transportation (white). To get to Hong Kong by train, you must first take the subway to Guangzhou East Railway Station. From there, electric trains are already leaving for a special administrative zone.
It is 174 kilometers.
by bus (coach)
Eternal East Cross-Border Coach
Bus color - green
Sinoway (China) Express
Chinalink Bus
China Travel Tours Transportation (CTS):
departures at 07:05 / 08:05 / 09:05 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 11:55 / #12:30 / 12:55 / 13:55 / #14:30 / 14:55 / 15: 30 / 15:55 / #16:30 / 16:55 / 17:55 / 18:55 / 19:30 / 20:05 / 21:05 / 22:05
Drop off points: Jinan University(Tian He), China Hotel, Hotel Landmak Canton, Garden Hotel, Jinan University(Tian He), Garden Hotel, Dong Shan Hotel
Bus color - white
Boarding the buses of all the above companies is carried out in Terminal 2, Coach Station on the third floor (3/F).
The only disadvantage of this method is that you have to cross the border. That is, you drive up to Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang or Shenzhen Bay on the bus, then get off the bus, go through the passport and. Then get back on your bus, drive for a minute, and get out again (with all your things) to go through passport and customs control to enter. After passing it, you get on another bus (which has the name of your company on it - it’s better to show the ticket when boarding so as not to make a mistake) and continue the trip to. Important don't lose your bus, since there are usually at least ten of them.
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How to get from Hong Kong airport to Guangzhou by metro or bus and train
There is no direct rail link between Hong Kong Airport and Hong Kong. If you want to get there by train, then you will have to make at least one transfer. All trains to depart from Hung Hom Station in Kowloon and arrive at Guangzhou East railway station in Guangzhou. Hung Hom Station is both a subway station and a long-distance train station, only boarding on them takes place at a level lower than boarding the subway. When looking for a ticketing and boarding point, be guided by the signs "intercity through train".
2. Metro– a special metro line (Airport express) runs 35.3 km separating the airport from the city center in just 24 minutes. You need to get to Kowloon Station (not Kowloon West or Kowloon Tong!), and then take a free shuttle bass to Hung Hom station. The cost of such a trip by metro will be 90 HK$.
3. You can also drive Metro straight to Hung Hom station. To do this, you need to take the metro (Airport express) at the airport, then, at Tsing Yi station, transfer to the Tung Chung Line (yellow) and go to Nam Cheong station. There, transfer to the West Rail Line (purple) and get to Hung Hom Station. Then, without leaving the subway, go down below to the trains. The cost of the whole trip is 68.5 HK$
train ticket It is not necessary to book in advance, as there are always empty seats. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at Hung Hom Station. The first train leaves Hung Hom at 7.25 and arrives at Guangzhou East at 9.20. The last train leaves Hung Hom at 19.24 and arrives in Guangzhou at 21.19. There are 12 trains in total per day. The schedule can be viewed. A ticket to Guangzhou costs 190 HK$ for an adult passenger and 95 HK$ for a child from 5 to 9 years old. Children under 5 travel free of charge, provided that they do not occupy a separate seat. The train makes one stop in Dongguan.
With this option of travel, you pass and you get a stamp on crossing the border. Further, when boarding a train on Hung Hom, usually they only “see through” the luggage, and everyone other formalities to enter the pass already at Guangzhou East station. After that, you get into the subway (the Guangzhou East subway station of the same name), where you can get to anywhere in the city.
How to get from Hong Kong airport to Guangzhou on a ferryboat
The ferry runs from Hong Kong Airport to the stop Guangzhou Nansha. The journey lasts about 60 minutes. In total, there is one ferry - it leaves at 16.00 and arrives at 17.00. A ticket costs 310 RMB, for a child from 2 to 12 years old - 235 RMB, for a child under 2 years old - 155 RMB, infants under one year old are transported free of charge (see). Tickets are on sale at the Ferry counters (TurboJET Sea Express) on the fifth level of the first airport terminal. To reach them, you need to follow the signs "Ferries to Mainland / Macau ticketing" after getting off the plane. Then buy a ticket at the counter, do not forget to ask. You also need to show your luggage receipt at the counter so that the ferry staff can pick up your luggage and deliver it on board. You do not need to go through customs and passport control, as well as pick up luggage! Half an hour before the ferry departs, you can enter the door with the Ferry boarding sign (to the right of the ticket counters, if you are facing them). There you will need to go down the escalator to the floor below (it is impossible to mix it up - there is only one there), then take the mini-train that is staying, and get off at the next stop. Next, you need to go up to the third floor (Level 3) to the tax refund counter, and then go up to the fourth floor (Level 4) and find the right door (next to it there will be a board with your ferry number).
With this travel option, you do not officially cross the border with. All passport and customs formalities, Related , walk on arrival in Guangzhou Nansha. An arrival card, which must be filled out to cross the border with, will be given to you on board. It is worth filling it out right there (so as not to waste time later) and keep it with you until passport control. Immediately after getting off the ferry, you must not forget get luggage!
Booking ferry tickets online
Transport links between Hong Kong and Guangzhou
For those who want to visit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as well as for those who, for one reason or another, are forced to fly to China through Hong Kong and fly out the same way.
There are several options to get to Hong Kong from Guangzhou and back.
Direct high-speed train from Guangzhou East Station (广州东站 ) to the center of Hong Kong to Hung Hom MTR station, Kowloon area.
The first train from Guangzhou East Station leaves at 08.19 and arrives at Hung Hom at 10.17, the last train departs at 21.32 and arrives at 23.25. There are 12 trains in total per day. A train ticket from Hong Kong to Guangzhou can also be purchased at the box office at Hung Hom Station. The first train leaves Hung Hom at 7.25 and arrives in Guangzhou at Guangzhou East at 9.20. The last train leaves Hung Hom at 20.01 and arrives in Guangzhou at 22.00. A ticket to Guangzhou costs 190 HK$ for an adult passenger and 95 HK$ for a child from 5 to 9 years old.
You will pass border control at the exit from China right on the territory of the East Station.
Hung Hom Station is both a subway station and a long-distance train station, only boarding on them takes place at a level lower than boarding the subway. When looking for a ticketing and boarding point, be guided by the signs "intercity through train".
There are several ways to get to Hong Kong Airport from Hung Hom Station:
1. Bus A21, from Hung Hom stop. The starting stop of this bus is Hung Hom, the final stop is the airport, that is, you need to go from start to finish. There are 19 stops in total. The fare for an adult is 33 HK$, a child (under 12 years old) or an elderly person (over 65) - 19.5 HK$. Buses run from 6.00 to 24.00.
2. By subway
From Hung Hom Station you can get to Nam Cheong Station, where you should transfer to Tung Chung Line to Tsing Yi Station, changing to Airport line. The cost of the whole trip is 68.5 HK$. The metro is open until 1.20.
3. You can also take the free shuttle bus from Hung Hom Station to Kowloon Station. There is a special metro line (Airport express) at Kowloon station, from where the approximate travel time to the airport is 24 minutes. The cost of such a trip by metro will be 90 HK$.
High-speed train from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Lohu Station (罗湖站 ) Shenzhen, from the territory of which you can walk, following the signs, to cross the border with Hong Kong. After crossing the border, you will be taken to the Lo Wu subway station of the Hong Kong subway. The journey from Guangzhou to Shenzhen takes 1.12-1.30 minutes.
Bus service between Guangzhou and Hong Kong. The journey by bus takes an average of 3-3.5 hours.
If you are flying to Hong Kong and need to get to Guangzhou, then the best option would be the so-called Limo service, carried out by several companies from Terminal 2 (Coach station, 3/F). Transportation is carried out mainly by Toyota Alphard business class minivans and, as a rule, the border can be crossed without leaving the car. After crossing the border, you will be transferred to a bus to Guangzhou. When boarding, stickers with the name of the carrier company will be glued to your clothes, do not lose them, they will find you when transferring after crossing the border.
Schedule of the two largest carrier companies.
ChinaTravelToursTransportation(CTS): departure at 07:05 / 08:05 / 09:05 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 11:55 / #12:30 / 12:55 / 13:55 / #14:30 / 14:55 / 15:30 / 15:55 / #16:30 / 16:55 / 17:55 / 18:55 / 19:30 / 20:05 / 21:05 / 22:05
Guangzhou drop-off points: Jinan University (Tian He area), China Hotel, Hotel Landmak Canton, Garden Hotel, Jinan University (Tian He area), Garden Hotel, Dong Shan Hotel
Bus color - white
Go Go Bus: Departure at 07:35 / 08:05 / 08:35 / 10:45 / 12:45 / 13:45 / 14:45 / 15:45 / 16:45 / 17:45 / 18:45 / 19:25 / 20:45 / 22:45
Drop off points in Guangzhou: China Hotel, Guangzhou Hotel, Rosedale Hotel Guangzhou, China Hotel, Garden Hotel
Via Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang. Bus color - pink - yellow - white
Ticket price for an adult: 220HK$, for an elderly person over 65 and a child from 2 to 12 years old - 170HK$
Hong Kong Airport website
Boarding buses from Guangzhou to Hong Kong is carried out in several areas: next to Garden Hotel(花园大酒店), China Hotel(中国大酒店), Landmark Hotel Canton(华厦大酒店), Guangzhou White Swan Hotel(广州白天鹅宾馆), DongFang Hotel(东方兵官).
Ferry service between Hong Kong Airport and Guangzhou
The ferry runs from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou Nansha Pier. The journey lasts about 2.5 hours. The current schedule and cost should be clarified. Tickets are sold at the Ferry counters (TurboJET Sea Express) on the fifth level of the first terminal of the airport. To reach them, you need to follow the signs "Ferries to Mainland / Macau ticketing" after getting off the plane, without going through border and customs control. Then purchase a ticket at the counter, remembering to ask for a tax refund coupon. You also need to show your luggage receipt at the counter so that the ferry staff can pick up your luggage and deliver it on board. Half an hour before the ferry departs, you will be able to enter the door marked "Ferry boarding" (to the right of the ticket counters, if you are facing them). There you will need to go down the escalator to the floor below, then take the arriving mini-train, and get off at the next stop. Next, you need to go up to the third floor (Level 3) to the tax refund counter, get your 120 HK$ tax back, and then go up to the fourth floor (Level 4) and find the right door with your ferry number.
With this travel option, you do not officially cross the border into Hong Kong. All passport and customs formalities related to entry into China are completed upon arrival at Guangzhou Nansha.
The only round-the-clock border crossing Hong Kong - Shenzhen is called Huanggang (Huanggang, 皇岗口岸)
(廣州) is a large industrial city on the banks of the Pearl River with a population of 13 million. The city was traditionally known in the West as Canton during the period of foreign occupation and still has a strong diaspora. The city is the center of South Chinese culture and a major export center. The city of Guangzhou China is bounded by Mount Baiyun from the north, from the south by the plain and the Pearl River. It is the capital of the province of Guangdong, as well as the largest commercial, industrial, transport and economic center of all of southern China. Founded in the 3rd century BC, famous for its port, Guangzhou China has long attracted foreigners. Here was the main transshipment point of the well-known Silk Road. The ships were taking goods from China to Guangzhou. The remains of the shipyard of the Qin and Han dynasty have survived to this day.
Now Guangzhou China- the fourth largest city in China after Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin and quite a modern city. It is one of 24 historical cities China with over 2000 years of history. Also close to Guangzhou are located and which makes it very convenient for travel.
Every year from the second half of April to the first week of May and from the second half of October to the first week of November, Guangzhou China hosts import and export exhibitions. For travelers, I would advise to avoid these periods, as the hotels are overcrowded and overpriced at this time. Shipping costs are also on the rise.
Guangzhou China has a free monthly English-language magazine that covers the latest happenings and entertainment in the city. A very useful item for independent tourists. The magazine can be picked up for free at many tourist spots in Guangzhou China, such as the Starbucks coffee chain. This is a really valuable and free resource to know the city and places to go in Guangzhou China. If you can't find the magazine, read , where I write about traveling in Asia and beyond.
Districts of Guangzhou, China
The city of Guangzhou China has a well-developed metro network that connects cities and districts of the city.
Districts of Guangzhou:
- Yuexiu (越秀)
- Liwan (荔湾) - There are many tourist attractions and shopping malls. Also here is the island of Shamian.
- Haizhu (海珠) is a fast-growing area with many residential skyscrapers. In the center of Haizhu Square there is a very large market where they sell goods for export.
- Tianhe (天河) - the district was founded in 1980, and became known as the new city center. Most schools and universities are located here, as well as a science park. The area is characterized by modern skyscrapers and the Central Sports Stadium. There are plenty of shopping opportunities here, including the popular Tee Mall. A shopping mall in Guangzhou's Tianhe District, Citic Plaza is currently the eighth tallest building in the world. Also located here is the Guangzhou East Railway Station (from where there are direct trains to ).
- Baiyun (白云) is the location of the international airport.
- Huangpu (黄埔)
- Huadu (花都)
- Panyu (番禺) is located on the outskirts of Guangzhou. There is a water park here.
- Nansha (南沙)
- Logan
- Zengcheng (增城)
- Conghua (从化)
The first thing that catches your eye is that the city is very clean and immersed in greenery.
Today, hundreds of thousands of trade links are intertwined, huge quantities transactions. There are more than 100 wholesale markets in the city, tens of thousands of industries are concentrated.
Weather in Guangzhou
The rainy season is from April to June. August, September are the hottest months with a high probability of typhoons. For tourists, the season starts in October and ends in December.
You can buy a tour, but I advise you to make an independent trip to Guangzhou. The very first step is to buy cheap tickets to Guangzhou. What to do next is very simple.
Guangzhou Airport China- the first airport we met, where lighters are taken from hand luggage, among other things prohibited. But at the exit Guangzhou airport smart-ass Chinese are already waiting for you, who immediately offer you a lighter, no matter if you need it or not, for 1-5 yuan.
By the way, have you seen Chinese kids? There are a lot of them here) They don't wear diapers, they wear Chinese pants with a hole!
If you want to get into Guangzhou from China you can easily get there by bus or train.
Transportation in Guangzhou, China
For $ 0.2-0.4 you can ride onon one of the 410 bus routes. Plus, 40 night routes operate in Guangzhou, operating until 6 am. The most popular transport in a large metropolis is the subway, which consists of 9 branches. Lines 1 and 2 go through the city center, line 3 comes from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. For $0.3 you can also ride a river bus on one of the 6 routes.
Hotels in Guangzhou
This is where the really big scope is in the choice of hotels and inns in Guangzhou. During the exhibitions, a million tourists come to the city, and they all need to stay somewhere. Therefore, the hotel industry is developing rapidly here. In addition, due to the great competition, the prices for accommodation in Guangzhou hotels are not too high. However, in the city, periods are very clearly distinguished when there are no exhibitions (prices for hotels are minimal) and when international exhibitions are held (there is an increase in prices). But it is always possible to choose the best option.
Food Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou China is the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, the style of which has spread throughout the world. Most Western cuisines have adopted Chinese recipes, familiar to them as "Chinese food". However, keep in mind that many foods that Westerners find unpleasant (eg dogs, snakes, etc.) are eaten in China.
AT Chinayou can find a variety of cuisines and for gourmets this is a paradise. Restaurants, cafes, bars in Guangzhou are literally at every step with delicious, exotic, hearty food.Food in Guangzhouwill be of interest to literally every tourist, because you will not try such exotics in combination with the usual things anywhere else. In 2019, the yuan exchange rate is certainly not the lowest, but it is still worth trying food in Guangzhou 2019.
Guangzhou food unpredictable. If you are not afraid, then you can try something unusual. The menu in Guangzhou is sometimes translated very funny when you see “fried Vasily”, “eggplant with a cardboard box” or “beef on the board”. Below is a photo of the menu in the restaurant, admire. 🙂
Sights of Guangzhou China, what to see in Guangzhou 2019
Guangzhou attractions amaze even the most sophisticated tourists. tourist map Guangzhou in Russian.
I have selected for you 10 interesting places that in any case should not be ignored if you are lucky enough to visit Guangzhou in China:
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
- Skyscraper "Golden Donut"
- TV tower
- bridge
- Memorial Hall of Sun Yat-Sen
- Opera theatre
- pearl river
- Beijing Road Pedestrian Street
- International Financial Center
- Guangxiao Temple
You can read more about Guangzhou attractions in the article. Below is a short story about some of the sights of the city of Guangzhou China.
Temples in Guangzhou China
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
- Haitong Temple
Shamian Island (沙面岛) retains the unique appearance of colonial China. It features old European style buildings.
- Yuexiu park address Directions: Jiefang Bei Road Subway Station: Yuexiu Park
- Opening hours: 08:00 – 18:00
Of course, parks and squares are the center of attraction for tourists. A park Yuexiu is a famous landmark in Guangzhou, which is visited annually by over 10 million people. The area of the park is truly impressive - 860,000 m2, and the beauty will forever be engraved in memory. There are many historical monuments in the park, such as the monument to Sun Yat-sen, the city wall of the Ming Dynasty, Zhenhai Tower. 12 months a year the park is surrounded by greenery. So popular in Guangzhou Exhibitions that they are held even in the park, spring is here there is a big fair, and in autumn an exhibition of chrysanthemums. Main Guangzhou park there is a gym, a huge sports stadium, a swimming pool and a boat dock.
famous statue of five goats in guangzhoulocated in this park. For the locals, the word "goat" is associated with good luck, not what you might think.There is an orchid garden next to the park.
Dongshan park in
Coming to the park, one is surprised by the number of people who walk, as well as older people who play sports or dance in the open air. In pDongshan arch has a large lake in the center, where it is nice to take a break from the stuffy city.
baiyun mountain in guangzhou china
Baiyun Mountain (白云山) overlooks the city. A good place for visiting.
Guangzhou Zoo China
Another attraction of Guangzhou is the zoo. It is the largest zoo in all of southern China.
Famous for its festivals Guangzhou exhibitions that people from all over the world come to see. This is, first of all, the Festival of Flowers and the Festival of National Cuisine.
- the highest in the world (610 meters). Every day it receives 10 thousand tourists.
- Address Guangzhou TV Tower: Xingang Zhongyifan Road, Haizhu district
- Subway Station: Chigang Pagoda
- Opening hours: 09:00 – 22:00
Also in the city there areChimelong Water Parkis the largest water park in Asia.
There are a lot of shops in Guangzhou.Starting from modern shopping centers and ending with all kinds of markets. By the way, it is customary to bargain in the market and in small shops.
- Shops on the pedestrian street beijing street("Lu") - Tall Chinese street shops of Western brands and small local stores lined up here.
- Shops on the street Shangxia Jiu("Lu") is a pedestrian street with many shops.
- haizhu square (haizhu)("silk market") - there is a very large market where export goods are sold. Great place to buy cheap gifts and souvenirs in Guangzhou. Haggling is not welcome here if you buy in bulk.
Guangzhou is located in South China on the northern bank of the Pearl River and is one of the largest cities in the country. This location has led to the city becoming one of the largest international hubs.
Guangzhou can be reached by plane, train or bus. For myself, I chose the plane.
By plane
Guangzhou International Airport (Baiyun International Airport) was opened in August 2004. and is one of the three largest airports in China along with Beijing and Shanghai. The airport is located 28 kilometers from the city center. To date, Guangzhou Airport can fly to 21 international destinations (including a direct flight to Moscow) and 70 domestic destinations (Beijing, etc.)
Guangzhou Airport is very big and easy to get lost, but don't worry there are signs everywhere! Its area is 370 square meters and it has four floors: on the third floor there is a departure area, on the first floor there is an arrivals hall and on the minus first floor you can take the metro, and there is also a car park.
At the airport you can find:
- a business center where you can make international calls, photos, copies or send a fax;
- mail;
- banks;
- currency exchange. Please note that currency exchange can only be done between 08:00 and 21:00;
- medical room;
- Luggage storage (working hours from 06:00 to 22:00).
How to get from the airport to the city
You can use the services:
- underground. The fare varies from 70 cents to 1.5 dollars (5-10 yuan). Tokens can be bought at the terminals located at the entrance to the metro. You can read more about the metro in;
- Taxi. Taxi rides on the meter, the cost is about 20 dollars (100 yuan). Taxi drivers don't usually speak English, so it's best to have your hotel address in Chinese;
- shuttle bus The bus stop is located near the main exit when you leave the arrivals hall (Arrival hall). A ticket can be bought from the driver, the cost is between 3 - 5 dollars (20 - 32 yuan).
For myself, I chose the metro, as this is the fastest and most convenient way to get to the city, in addition, the final metro station is located right at the airport on the ground floor, which is very convenient! In the arrivals hall you will see the Metro sign, then follow its signs. They will lead you straight to the subway entrance. At which you will see a machine where tokens are sold for travel. Be careful, the machine only accepts coins and bills of 5 and 10 yuan. It will take about thirty minutes to get to the city center.
- Taxi is not the best option, as most taxi drivers do not speak English and other languages and drive around the counter, winding many circles, knowing that you are a foreigner and most likely the first time here;
- The shuttle bus takes tourists to hotels such as The Garden Hotel, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, HNA Hotel Central, Huashi(GDH) Hotel, Yunlai Hotel, United Star Hotel and 7 Days Inn. In this case, the trip will take about 1 hour, taking into account traffic jams, maybe more. Therefore, I would choose the subway, it's much faster.
You can fly from Moscow to Guangzhou on a direct Aeroflot flight (this is the only direct flight from Russia). Travel time - 10 hours. You can fly from other cities of Russia only with transfers in other cities and countries (Harbin, and others).
And you can also get to Beijing by train "Moscow-Beijing". There are two such trains:
- 020H "Vostok", travel time - 6 days. This train passes through Zabaikalsk and Harbin and runs on Saturdays;
- 0043, travel time - 5 days. The train passes through Ulaanbaatar () and runs on Tuesdays.
The ticket price is about 30,000 rubles. one way.
Guangzhou can also be reached from Beijing. There are two ways:
- train
- airplane
By train
It is better to buy a train ticket in advance online.
high speed Railway(300 km/h) from Beijing to Guangzhou was opened in December 2012. From now on, you can reach Guangzhou in 9 hours. There are both day and night trains (the night train departs at 20:20 - 20:25 and arrives in Guangzhou at 06:30). In addition, there are special wagons for women only. In Beijing, trains to Guangzhou depart from Beijing West Railway Station and arrive at Guangzhou South Railway Station.
The ticket price depends on the class of the carriage:
- Second class - $ 133 (862 yuan) - second class seats. As a rule, in a carriage of this type there are 5 seats in a row - two on one side and three on the other. The seats are reminiscent of the economy class cabin of an airplane. Each chair has an outlet where you can charge your phone or laptop.
- First class - $ 213 (1380 yuan) - first class seats. There are 4 seats in a row in the first class carriage, the seats are more comfortable than in the second class carriage, and there is also much more free legroom.
- Business class - 421 dollars (2724 yuan) - business class. The seats in this car are the best and most expensive, and they do not yet exist in all trains. You can find out about their availability when booking a ticket. The seats are reminiscent of seats in the business class of an airplane. As a rule, there are three chairs in one row, one on one side and two on the other. Armchairs are laid out, and each chair has an individual mini-TV.
In addition, this train has free Wi-Fi.
By plane
By plane, the journey from Beijing to Guangzhou takes 3 hours.
Compare train and plane prices before buying a ticket. Sometimes there are sales, but mostly tickets are more expensive than train tickets.
The average cost of a plane ticket to Guangzhou is 23,000 rubles.
From Hong Kong
You can also get to Guangzhou from Hong Kong. is an autonomy under the protectorate of China (before that it was a colony of Great Britain) and for Russian citizens there is no need for a visa, unlike mainland China. You can fly there on a direct flight from Moscow, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Irkutsk.
There are several ways to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou:
- train;
- bus
By train
The easiest and fastest way to get to Guangzhou is by train. The trip takes 2 hours. This train leaves the station hung hom station(Han Hom Station is a metro station and a train station at the same time), which is located in the Kowloon area (Kowloon). The ticket is bought at the box office at the station.
To get to Kowloon from the airport, you can use the special Airport express train, in this case the trip will take 24 minutes. Be careful, you need to get to the Kowloon station, and not to Kowloon West or Kowloon Tong. Next, take the free shuttle to our Hung Hom station. The fare is US$12 (HK$90). You can also take the subway to Hung Hom. In this case, also, first take the Airport express and go to Tsing Yi Station (Sing Yi Station), there you take the subway to the Tung Chung Line, get off at Nam Cheong Station, then transfer to the West Rail Line and here you are. place Hung Hom! The cost in this case will be about 9 US dollars (70 Hong Kong dollars). Also at the station, go through customs and passport control, as you are going to mainland China.
The cost of a ticket from Hong Kong (Kowloon) to Guangzhou is 27 US dollars (210 Hong Kong dollars).
The train arrives in Guangzhou Guangzhou East Station(Guangzhou East Station) - East Station.
By bus
You can also get to Guangzhou by bus that runs directly from Hong Kong Airport. The trip will take about 3-4 hours. Buses run through the border crossings Lok Ma Chau (Lok Ma Chau) / Huanggang (Huanggang) or Shenzhen Bay Port (Shenzhen Bay Port). Tickets can be purchased at Terminal 1 - Arrivals or at Terminal 2. The ticket costs US$15 (HK$110). Boarding buses takes place at Coach Station Terminal 2 (3rd floor).
In this case, you will need to go to the border (passport control) on foot. The bus will stop near Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang or Shenzhen Bay Port, first go through passport control when leaving Hong Kong, then get back on your bus - you will be taken to the entrance to China, then get off the bus again and go through passport control and get back on your bus and go to Guangzhou.
Buses usually arrive at large hotels China Hotel, Hotel Landmak Canton, Garden Hotel, Jinan University (Tian He), Garden Hotel, Dong Shan Hotel and others. If you will use the bus, check in advance how far it is from the metro and your hotel.
There are many ways to get to this magnificent city, choose for yourself what you like!
