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2025-10-17

広州市人民政府による第15回全国運動会、全国第12回障害者運動会、第9回スペシャルオリンピック大会期間中における広州会場の自動車臨時交通管理措置に関する通告

第15回全国運動会および全国第12回障害者運動会並びに第9回スペシャルオリンピック大会（以下、「第15回全国運動会および障害者・スペシャルオリンピック大会」という）の円滑な開催を確保し、大会期間中の道路交通の安全とスムーズな流れを保障するために、『中華人民共和国道路交通安全法』および『広東省道路交通安全条例』などの法律・法規に基づき、本市は大会期間中に自動車の臨時交通管理措置を実施することを決定した。ここに、関連事項を次のとおり通告する。

2025-10-16

Guide for Canton Fair instant tax refund & shopping offers

As the 138th Canton Fair kicks off, Guangzhou is rolling out exclusive shopping discounts and instant tax refund services across the city. It's shopping time!

2025-10-16

Faster clearance and tax refunds: Guangzhou Customs launches new measures to support Canton Fair

A series of measures aimed at overseas exhibitors and buyers has been introduced by Guangzhou Customs to ensure the smooth operation of the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), being held in three phases from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou City, South China.

2025-10-15

Must-have city transport apps in China② | For Canton Fair and beyond

Are you coming to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair or exploring Guangdong's vibrant cities like Shenzhen and Foshan? With just a few essential apps, you can easily ride the metro, call a cab, or navigate the city—all from your phone.

2025-10-15

@Overseas buyers: Guide to ID badge application and entry for Canton Fair!

The 138th Canton Fair kicks off in Guangzhou on October 15. This video will break down the buyerIDbadge application process to help you seize trade opportunities.

2025-10-14

A five-minute walk to Canton Fair: Pazhou Port enhances access for global visitors

With the Canton Fair around the corner, Pazhou Hong Kong and Macao Passenger Ferry Terminal, only a 5-minute walk from the Canton Fair Complex Zone B, has rolled out a number of newly upgraded services to make attending the Canton Fair smooth and effortless.

2025-10-13

Guangzhou Metro accepts foreign bank cards for tap-to-ride payment from Oct 12

Guangzhou Metro has launched contactless tap-to-ride payments using bank cards from four major international card networks. Supported cards include overseas-issued Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and JCB cards, as well as domestically issued Mastercard and American Express cards that support RMB transactions.

2025-09-29

Guangzhou to open 3 intercity railways and 2 metro lines on Sept 29

At 12 a.m. on September 29, the Guangzhou East Ring Intercity Railway (Panyu-Baiyun Airport North), the Pazhou-Lianhuashan Intercity Railway, and the northern extension of the Guangzhou-Huizhou Intercity Railway (Xiaojinkou-Huizhou North) officially began operations.

2025-09-19

Guangzhou Metro Line 13 Phase II and Line 14 Phase II to open before National Day Holiday

On September 17, the Guangzhou Municipal Transportation Bureau revealed that multiple transportation projects in Guangzhou will soon be operational.

2025-09-04

China Southern inaugurates Guangzhou-Riyadh direct flight

China Southern Airlines has inaugurated a direct flight between Guangzhou and Riyadh, marking a new air link between southern China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Saudi Arabia's largest city.

2025-09-04

China trials a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Russian citizens

The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that China will trial a 30-day visa-free travel period for citizens of Russia from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026.

2025-08-30

New service hub at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to simplify journey for international passengers

On August 28, the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opened a dedicated service centre aimed at making travel smoother for foreign visitors. The new service centre, located at Terminal 2's international arrivals hall, brings together payment, communication, transport, tourism, and business support under one roof.

2025-08-27

Guide to shopping at Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free store

Guangdong is opening two downtown duty-free stores today (August 26) in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, saving international visitors the hassle of airport shopping by bringing duty-free options directly to the city center.

2025-08-14

Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free store to open on August 26

Guangzhou is opening its first downtown duty-free store on August 26 in Tianhe District, allowing outbound international travelers to conveniently purchase duty-free goods directly in the city center before their trips.

2025-07-31

Guangzhou launches WeChat mini-program for 15th National Games

A new WeChat mini-program, "National Games Guangzhou(全运广州)," was officially launched on July 29 to streamline services for the upcoming 15th National Games and Paralympic Games. This platform combines navigation services and event information in one place using smart technologies like instant translation and camera-guided directions.

2025-07-30

Guangzhou conducts citywide mosquito control operations in two daily sessions

On July 28, the Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission announced that the city has launched a comprehensive mosquito control campaign. All districts in Guangzhou will carry out unified mosquito control operations from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., aiming to effectively lower the mosquito population density.

2025-07-30

11 key questions about chikungunya fever

Chikungunya fever is a viral illness caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily transmitted through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. Its main symptoms include fever, rash, and joint and muscle pain. While most patients recover within a week, 30%-40% may experience persistent joint pain lasting months or even years, significantly affecting their long-term quality of life.

2025-07-29

Guangzhou Metro tries out keeping turnstiles always open

Guangzhou Metro is piloting always-open turnstiles at Line 11’s Huajing Road Station, allowing passengers to tap their ticket, card, or scan a QR code and walk through without waiting for the turnstile doors to close and reopen.

2025-07-29

Chikungunya surge in Guangdong: What mosquito repellents you can take on metro?

From July 20 to July 26, a total of 2,940 local Chikungunya fever cases were reported across Guangdong, with no severe or fatal cases noted, according to an announcement released by the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control on July 27.

2025-07-28

One-Stop Tax Refund: How to claim purchases from 600+ Guangzhou stores in minutes

Recently, Guangzhou launched its first "centralized instant tax refund upon purchase" point for overseas travelers at Parc Central in Tianhe District. The service point can process tax refunds for overseas travelers' purchases at any of the over 600 tax-free stores across all 11 districts of Guangzhou. Travelers only need to follow five simple steps to get a tax refund of up to RMB 20,000 within minutes.