The city of Guangzhou in mainland China is a large, crowded rejuvenated city. Recent years have brought many changes to Guangzhou, as in many cities of China. High-rises, shopping plazas, tree lined streets, a metro transit system and lovely gardens and parks evoke pleasant memories for worldwide travellers who join tours to Guangzhou.
The inner city remains crowded and noisy as other large, overcrowded cities worldwide. Guangzhou is a city where local tour operators offer worthwhile tours to see the city through the eyes of its people. Local tour operators have access to affordable airfares and accommodation in top-rated hotels. Local tour operators secure travel arrangements for activity holiday tours to Guangzhou saving time and money for worldwide tourists.
Some of the best restaurant food in China will be yours to enjoy when dining in the local restaurants. Activity holiday tours in this city of Cantonese cooks will cause eating out to become a favourite activity. Cantonese food is not just Chinese food, it is Chinese food cooked right, according the people of Guangzhou who want no one to go home hungry.
Getting around in the city can be a slow process due to crowded buses and electric trolleys. There are many taxis, however riding a bike or walking is sometimes the best way to get around and see the city at your own pace. Tourists on activity holidays sometimes take day trips to nearby cities such as Hong Kong, a two and a half hour train ride.
Activity holiday tours in Guangzhou can include Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and surrounding buildings, in which traditional Chinese, Japanese and Western Lingnan styles converge. Visit the Guangzhou Art Gallery and the City Museum. Walk through the Memorial Garden of the Martyrs killed in 1927. See the Mosque dedicated to the Prophet, an uncle of the prophet Mohammed.
Enjoy visiting beautiful churches, temples, museums, architectural sites and parks. Activity holidays for outdoor lovers include Shamian Island, once a French and British stronghold of warehouse owners. Today it is a renovated complex of chic restaurants, cafés and hotels. The island has very little traffic and is a pleasant site to visit.
By contacting local tour operators, you can be among the thousands of visitors enjoying activity holidays tours in Guangzhou. Worldwide tourists arrive and depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, the second busiest airport on Mainland China. During 2008, the airport provided services and amenities to approximately 33,435,472 passengers. It is the twenty-sixth busiest cargo carrying airport worldwide.
One terminal with three levels serves all passengers. Only local
tour operatorscan arrange for cheap airfares, low-cost accommodation and money saving discounts on Guangzhou tours. Domestic Arrivals is first level East Area B and West Area 2. International Arrivals is first level East Area1. The airport has restaurants and cafés, shops and duty-free shops selling a wide variety of items. Children’s play areas and a first aid station are in the Arrivals Hall. Taxis, buses and express buses are available outside the airport.