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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new direct flight connecting Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong Province, with Haiphong, Vietnam, was launched on January 6th.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport transfers all arrival and departure services of three international airlines—Asiana Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and Malaysia Airlines—to Terminal 2 beginning December 22, 2025.
The 2025 Guangzhou Marathon will take place on December 21, starting at Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center and finishing at Haixinsha Asian Games Park, with around 26,000 runners expected. To ensure smooth operations, Guangzhou Metro will implement a series of service adjustments.
Traveling with pets has become simpler for passengers in China, thanks to the country's first dedicated pet terminal at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Since opening in May 2025, the facility has served hundreds of owners by combining check-in, paperwork, and pet care under one roof, reducing wait times and providing tailored support for animals.
According to Guangzhou Metro, the latter section of Line 22 (Chentougang–Fangcun) is set to officially open to the public before the end of 2025 and will be connected with the line's initial section (Panyu Square–Chentougang).
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