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2026-01-30

Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line opens

The Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line officially opened, with its inaugural train departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station on January 28, 2026. It is the first intercity railway to begin operations in Guangzhou this year.

2026-01-29

All flights on 49 China-Japan air routes canceled! Several airlines extend free refund and rescheduling policies

All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been cancelled for February, flight data showed on Monday, as Chinese airlines extended special ticket change and refund policies for Japan-related travel.

2026-01-26

China Southern to add daily Guangzhou-Istanbul flights amid surge in China–Türkiye travel

China Southern Airlines is expanding its Guangzhou–Istanbul route as Türkiye introduces visa-free entry for Chinese travellers, a move expected to boost tourism and business travel between the two countries.

2026-01-26

Guangzhou Railway Station undergoes a major upgrade targeting high-speed rail operations

The Guangzhou Railway Station has completed a comprehensive functional transformation, paving the way for high-speed rail services directly into the heart of the city.

2026-01-23

Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport's Terminal 3 begins full international operations

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has fully launched international operations at its new Terminal 3 (T3), following the second phase of airlines' relocation completed on January 22.

2026-01-23

Guangzhou's 2026 Spring Festival flower markets guide

Guangzhou is preparing for its 2026 Spring Festival flower markets, a key traditional event celebrating the Chinese New Year. The city will host 11 major flower markets with a total of 2,655 stalls, which is 7.7% more than last year, offering more space for vendors of festive flowers and holiday goods.

2026-01-22

Guangzhou pioneers entry and exit services on "Nihao China" App

Guangzhou has become the first city in China to integrate entry and exit services into the "Nihao China" app, providing greater convenience for foreign nationals traveling, working, or living in the city.

2026-01-22

Guide to booking 2026 Chinese New Year train tickets: Key dates and new services

Planning your journey for the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush? The ticket sale for the world's largest annual migration begins on January 19. Here's a concise guide with all the essential information and new services to ensure a smooth trip home and back.

2026-01-19

Your complete guide to Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport T3 amid T1 airlines relocation

From late January 21, international flights previously operating from T1 will move to Terminal 3 (T3), along with Spring Airlines' domestic services. Other domestic flights will continue to operate from T1, and the planned closure of T1 has been postponed.

2026-01-19

Guangzhou Metro launches gate-free passages for children under 1.3m

The new children's free passage, featuring a bright, colorful design, allows eligible children to pass through without tapping a card, providing a more convenient travel experience for families with young children.

2026-01-19

Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport delays Terminal 1 closure as Spring Festival travel rush nears

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has postponed the planned closure of its Terminal 1 (T1), revising earlier arrangements to avoid disruption ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush.

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.

2026-01-12

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.

2026-01-08

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.

2026-01-06

Guangdong implements "one registration valid for 3 days" policy for outpatient clinics

Starting January 1, 2026, all public medical institutions in Guangdong have implemented the "one registration valid for 3 days" service for general outpatient visits. Patients can receive free follow-up consultations in the same department within three days of the initial visit for test result interpretation and subsequent diagnosis without the need to re-register, saving both time and costs.

2026-01-05

Airline cancels flight from Guangzhou to Caracas amid turmoil

Venezuela's national flag carrier, Conviasa Airlines, has cancelled a scheduled flight from Guangzhou in Guangdong to the Venezuelan capital city of Caracas citing force majeure, the carrier said, disrupting what is believed to be the only direct air link between China and Venezuela.

2025-12-30

Liede and Xiancun lead Guangzhou's push for international neighborhoods

Guangzhou's Tianhe District is advancing the development of international neighborhoods, with Liede serving as a flagship model and Xiancun emerging as the next high-standard international community.

2025-12-30

Guangzhou Metro extends services for New Year holiday

As the 2026 New Year holiday (January 1–3) approaches, Guangzhou Metro has announced extended operating hours and service adjustments to meet increased travel demand. With favorable weather and festive activities expected, daily passenger volume on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, is forecast to exceed 10 million trips.

2025-12-30

Guangzhou Metro Line 22 back section opens

The back section of Guangzhou Metro Line 22 commenced operations on December 29, marking a significant upgrade for the city's rail network with the transformation of Fangcun Station into a major three-line interchange.

2025-12-23

Two new high-speed railways open, linking Pearl River Delta with eastern and western Guangdong within 2 hours

On December 22, the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway was put into operation, reducing the travel time from Guangzhou to the westernmost city in the province to just 1.5 hours. At the same time, the Shantou South-Shantou section of the high-speed railway commenced operations, allowing travel between Guangzhou and Shantou, an eastern city in Guangdong, in just 2 hours.