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2026-09-11

Guangdong Museum takes Renaissance exhibition into everyday city life

You don't necessarily have to walk into a museum to take a trip back to Renaissance Europe. In Guangzhou, visitors can now browse books about Dante and Petrarch, look at reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci's work and examine architectural models, all inside a bookstore in the city's central business district.

2026-09-10

18th Guangzhou Oktoberfest to add Bavarian twist to city's autumn

Bavarian beer, German cuisine and live music will arrive in Guangzhou this autumn, offering a glimpse of how the southern Chinese city continues to embrace international cultural experiences. The 18th Guangzhou Oktoberfest, scheduled for Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, will be held at the China Hotel. The festival has become one of the city's recurring events featuring German culture.

2026-09-03

2026 Guangzhou Marathon registration opens on September 2

Registration for the 2026 Guangzhou Marathon opened at 10 a.m. on September 2, with an entry quota of 30,000 participants. The race is scheduled for December 20.

2026-08-28

Guide to 2026 Southern China Book Fair

Running from August 27 to 31 at the Canton Fair Complex, the event features more than 300 publishing institutions from China and abroad, nearly 30,000 foreign-language original titles, more than 500,000 books and cultural products and over 280 cultural activities.

2026-08-26

Little Prince VR experience project opens in Guangzhou

The immersive VR experience, based on the classic literary IP The Little Prince, combines the original storylines, the spirit of its beloved characters, its signature visual aesthetics and large-space interactive technology.

2026-08-24

Guangzhou kicks off cultural season with acrobatics, heritage and over 100 events

Guangzhou is offering a packed lineup of cultural experiences this summer, from the new acrobatic production Sprouting Miracle—U Show and an exhibition showcasing over 410 cultural relics spanning 2,240 years of history to the 2026 Guangzhou Summer Civic Culture Season, which runs through October with more than 100 events in readiness across all 11 districts.

2026-08-21

2026 Southern China Book Fair to highlight international cultural exchange

The 2026 Southern China Book Fair will run from August 27 to 31 at Area B of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou.

2026-08-20

Exploring Guangzhou's new shopping, lifestyle destinations

Guangzhou is welcoming a wave of new commercial projects across several districts, bringing fresh experiences and more places to eat, shop and unwind. Here's a look at some of the key developments that have recently opened or are opening soon.

2026-08-19

Video | 2026 Southern China Book Fair

The 2026 Southern China Book Fair, scheduled from August 27 to 31 in Area B of the Canton Fair Complex, is expected to bring together publishers, writers and cultural organizations from around the world.

2026-08-19

Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong

The Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar. The date comes from a Chinese legend in which the Weaver Girl Zhinyu and the Cowherd Niulang, separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to reunite only one night a year, when magpies form a bridge across the Milky Way.

2026-08-17

High-tech travel experiences in Guangdong

For many overseas visitors, beyond the usual sightseeing checklist, "China Travel" is also a chance to see the future up close. From watching cars roll off automated production lines to interacting with humanoid robots and getting food delivered by drones, technology in Guangdong is something you can see, touch and experience. Here are some high-tech experiences worth adding to your itinerary.

2026-08-12

Youth from over 40 countries gather in Guangzhou for HKUST summer camp

Hosted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), or HKUST(GZ), the camp is one of the flagship events marking HKUST's 35th anniversary. The international participants are joined by HKUST students and HKUST(GZ)'s 2026 undergraduate intake.

2026-08-07

Ink meets architecture at Guangzhou urban landscape exhibition

Can a centuries-old art form capture the rhythm and geometry of today's cities? A new exhibition in Guangzhou invites visitors to explore that question through more than 100 works by some of China's leading artists.

2026-07-31

2026 Southern China Book Fair to open August 27 with APEC pavilion debut

An APEC-themed cultural pavilion will make its debut at this year's Southern China Book Fair in Guangzhou, offering visitors a chance to explore the literature, art and culture of the Asia-Pacific ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen this November.

2026-07-30

Explore Baiyun Mountain along Guangzhou's first forest wellness trail

Looking for a refreshing outdoor escape? Baiyun Mountain is one of Guangzhou's most popular hiking destinations, and its Liurong Trail, the city's first forest wellness trail, offers a scenic route through lush woodland with sweeping views of the city. A public hiking event will take participants along this picturesque trail on August 8.

2026-07-29

Russian State Ballet on Ice brings The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to Guangzhou

The Saint Petersburg State Ballet on Ice, one of the world's leading ice ballet companies, will conclude the 2026 Guangzhou Arts Season with two eternal classics at the Guangzhou Opera House.

2026-07-21

This Van Gogh exhibition in Guangzhou feels like a dream

This summer, come to Guangzhou and visit Impression Van Gogh, an immersive digital exhibition at the Guangdong Museum.

2026-07-17

Canton Tower brings World Cup fever to Guangzhou!

Running from July 9 until the World Cup final, the event features a series of football-inspired displays and interactive activities designed for fans of all ages.

2026-07-17

Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra unveils 2026/2027 season program

The Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and Xinghai Concert Hall jointly unveiled the GSO's 2026/2027 season on July 12. Running from September 2026 to July 2027, the new season will feature 19 concerts.

2026-07-17

Step into Van Gogh's world at Guangdong Museum's immersive digital exhibition

Visitors can now step into the swirling skies of The Starry Night, stroll through the streets of Arles, and stand beneath blooming almond trees—all without leaving Guangzhou. The "Impression Van Gogh: Immersive Digital Art Experience" opened at the Guangdong Museum on July 15.