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2026-01-16

Guangzhou's Nansha to hold 90-day GBA Lantern Carnival starting on Feb 10

The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Lantern Carnival will officially open in Nansha, Guangzhou, on February 10, 2026, and run for a total of 90 days until May 10, the organizers announced recently.

2026-01-16

Museums announce 2026 free admission schedules and major exhibition highlights

Guangzhou's museums have released their 2026 free admission schedule, offering the public multiple opportunities to visit cultural institutions at no cost throughout the year.

2026-01-16

Children's voices heal divides and guide reunion in a divisive world, says One Voice founder

During their two-week tour across China, the One Voice Children's Choir, founded by composer Masa Fukuda, exemplified his belief that "children have a magical gift to melt barriers," as he concluded the time the group spent in China during an interview with South.

2026-01-16

Visa teams up with Apple to enable overseas Apple Pay payments for China cardholders

Visa, a global payments technology company, announced on Thursday that it will work with Apple to enable cardholders in China to add their Visa cards to Apple Pay and make payments overseas in a wide range of scenarios — including at on and offline merchants and within mobile apps.

2026-01-15

When literature travels: China-Latin American literary peers meet in bustling Guangzhou

On January 13, a delegation of young literary and translation practitioners from Latin America visited various sites in Guangzhou, as part of a China-Latin America youth literary exchange activity.

2026-01-15

Int'l students from China's Inner Mongolia discover many sides of Guangzhou

A group of international students studying in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region explored Guangzhou from January 12 to 13, discovering how tradition and innovation coexist in the southern metropolis.

2026-01-15

Guangdong launches 2026 fashion drive to take local brands global

Guangdong, one of China's biggest manufacturing powerhouses, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping its fashion brands reach consumers around the world.

2026-01-15

Mongolian dance meets Lingnan architecture: International students visit Guangzhou

On January 12, a group of 21 international students studying in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, from countries including Mongolia, Laos and Ghana, arrived in Guangzhou to begin a five-day tour of Guangdong. The first day's theme was "New Vitality in an Old City."

2026-01-13

One Voice Children's Choir sings China-U.S. friendship in Guangzhou

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall resonated with a blend of youthful harmonies and cross-cultural warmth on the evening of January 11, as the Utah-based One Voice Children's Choir concluded their China tour with a New Year's concert.

2026-01-13

Guangzhou to open 140-km forest trail linking major ecological cores

Guangzhou's Baiyun District is set to launch an approximately 140-kilometer forest trail, creating a continuous ecological corridor for visitors of all ages, including families, seniors and outdoor enthusiasts.

2026-01-12

One Voice Children's Choir visits Guangzhou, resonating voice of friendship along the Pearl River

Standing atop the Canton Tower, on January 10, the youthful members of the One Voice Children's Choir from Utah joined local Chinese students in singing the Cantonese classic "Friends." This very moment, overlooking the sprawling cityscape, crystallized the purpose of their two-week journey across China: building connections through melody.

2026-01-12

How a Belgian diplomat finds a second home in Guangzhou | My Home in GBA ②

What does "home" mean when you live halfway across the world? In this episode of My Home in GBA, we visit Wim Peeters, the Consul General of Belgium in Guangzhou. He invites us into his life in Guangzhou—a story built piece by piece from the city's rich history and warm community.

2026-01-12

Check Before You Fly: Airlines to relocate at Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport as Terminal 1 closes for renovation

The Terminal 1 (T1) of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will cease operations for renovation from January 22, according to the airport's latest announcements. Airlines currently operating from T1 will be relocated in phases to Terminals 2 and 3.

2026-01-12

Canton Fair Complex to launch "one-click navigation" smart system in 2026

The Canton Fair Complex will unveil a new smart navigation system during its 140th session to better guide exhibitors and buyers, officials announced in Guangzhou on January 8.

2026-01-09

Four Guangzhou cycling routes named among China's top 100

Recently, the Chinese Cycling Association released the "2025 China Cycling Map", featuring 100 premium cycling routes nationwide. Guangdong Province has 8 routes selected, ranking among the top in the country. Among them, 4 routes are located in Zengcheng, Huadu and Conghua districts of Guangzhou, providing fantastic options for cycling enthusiasts.

2026-01-09

Interest in Türkiye soars among Chinese tourists after introduction of visa-free entry

Türkiye has introduced visa-free entry for Chinese citizens who hold ordinary passports and enter for the purpose of tourism or transit. The new policy, effective on Jan. 2, 2026, has ignited interest among Chinese tourists.

2026-01-09

Guangdong hosts over 20,000 international students, boosting education hub status

Guangdong had more than 20,000 foreign students by the end of 2025, with 105 universities approved to enroll international students, the province's education authorities said at a press conference on January 7. The figures were released as part of a broader review of Guangdong's education development during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period, which runs from 2021 to 2025.

2026-01-09

Guangzhou launches first long-haul Southeast Asia cruise as Nansha port tops 2 million passengers

Guangzhou launched its first long-haul cruise route to Southeast Asia on January 7, marking a new step in the city's cruise tourism ambitions.

2026-01-08

New direct flight links Guangzhou with Vietnam's Haiphong

A new direct flight connecting Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong Province, with Haiphong, Vietnam, was launched on January 6th.

2026-01-08

BBC documentary captures Guangdong's wild side

A three-episode nature documentary showcasing the biodiversity of South China's Guangdong province premiered on domestic and overseas video platforms last month.