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2026-10-26

China Southern Airlines to launch Guangzhou-Macao route on Dec. 10

China Southern Airlines will launch a daily service between Guangzhou and Macao on December 10, adding a new air link between the two cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

2026-10-20

140th Canton Fair: Shopping deals and tax refunds

As the 140th Canton Fair gets underway, Guangzhou is rolling out exclusive shopping discounts and tax refund services across the city. It's time to shop!

2026-10-16

140th Canton Fair guide: how to navigate exhibition halls and arrange transportation afterward

For those leaving the complex, the evening peak is typically between 5:30 pm and 7 pm. Visitors can use the metro and other public transport.

2026-10-15

140th Canton Fair guide: How to get there

The 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on October 14 in Guangzhou, drawing exhibitors and buyers from around the world.

2026-10-15

Guide to applying for overseas buyer badges at Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair officially opened on October 14 in Guangzhou and will welcome visitors starting October 15. How can you get your buyer badge faster? This video will guide you through the badge application process.

2026-10-10

China Southern to fly larger 777-300ER on Guangzhou-Paris and London routes

China Southern Airlines will deploy larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on selected flights from Guangzhou to London Heathrow and Paris during the 2026-27 winter season, increasing capacity on two key European business routes.

2026-09-29

Badge applications open for accompanying personnel at 140th Canton Fair

Badge applications for accompanying personnel of overseas buyers at the 140th Canton Fair open on September 28. They should be submitted at least two days before the planned visit.

2026-09-28

Guangzhou, Dongguan link metro apps for cross-city travel

Passengers can now use either the Guangzhou Metro (广州地铁) app or the Dongguan Metro (东莞地铁) app to travel across both cities' metro systems, after the two systems linked their QR code services on September 22.

2026-09-23

Metro and rail guide for 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays

Guangdong's intercity rail network will add 274 train services during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays as authorities prepare for a surge in passenger demand. Tickets for some services will also be available up to 10 days in advance, rather than the usual three.

2026-09-22

Guangdong intercity rail to add 274 holiday services, extend ticket window

Guangdong's intercity rail network will add 274 train services during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays as authorities prepare for a surge in passenger demand. Tickets for some services will also be available up to 10 days in advance, rather than the usual three.

2026-09-21

Ethiopian Airlines to operate two daily Guangzhou flights during Canton Fair

Ethiopian Airlines will increase its Guangzhou–Addis Ababa service to two flights a day from Oct. 6 to 31, offering more travel options between Guangzhou and Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and a major aviation hub in Africa, ahead of the 140th Canton Fair, which will be held in Guangzhou from Oct. 15 to Nov. 4.

2026-09-18

China Southern to resume Guangzhou-Jeju route

China Southern Airlines plans to resume direct flights between Guangzhou and Jeju, a volcanic island and popular tourist destination off the southern coast of the Republic of Korea, on December 19, 2026, after nearly a decade-long suspension.

2026-09-08

Air Canada to launch year-round Vancouver-Guangzhou flights in May 2027

Air Canada will launch a year-round nonstop service between Vancouver and Guangzhou on May 4, 2027.

2026-08-26

Russian airline S7 to resume Novosibirsk-Guangzhou flights in December

Russian carrier S7 Airlines will resume direct flights between Guangzhou and Novosibirsk, Russia's largest city in Siberia and a major scientific, industrial and business center in the region, from December 21, reconnecting the two cities for the first time since the route was suspended in 2019.

2026-08-24

New GBA cruise between Guangzhou and Shenzhen sets sail

This new cruise between Guangzhou's Nansha District and Shenzhen's Shekou area officially set sail on August 22, offering travelers a new way to enjoy the scenery of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) from the sea.

2026-08-19

China Southern to launch Guangzhou-Changsha-Addis Ababa route in October

China Southern Airlines will launch a new Guangzhou-Changsha-Addis Ababa route on October 12, establishing the airline's first scheduled service to Ethiopia and further expanding its network in Africa.

2026-08-17

9 Air to launch new Guangzhou-Jakarta route

Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier 9 Air is expanding its international network with a new route to Jakarta, starting September 22.

2026-08-11

Enjoy reading! Guide for int'l readers to borrow foreign-language books in Guangzhou

Guangdong offers a wide range of public reading resources for international readers. Here's how to use Guangzhou Library's services, along with other places where readers can find books in different languages.

2026-07-29

New Guangdong intercity link opens, connecting Guangzhou to Shenzhen Airport in one hour

A new Guangdong Intercity rail link via Dongguanxi Station (东莞西) opened on July 27, further expanding the rail network across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

2026-07-27

Guangzhou deepens New Zealand air link as China Southern expands flights

China Southern Airlines will expand flights from Guangzhou to Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban centre and key commercial gateway, and Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island and an important entry point for southern New Zealand. During the peak season, the two routes will offer a combined maximum of 28 return flights a week.