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2026-07-13

Guangzhou Symphony Youth Orchestra kicks off GBA tour in July

This concert also serves as the closing performance of the GSYO's 2025/2026 season, featuring works by Sibelius and classic excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.

2026-07-10

PSG legend Bruno N'Gotty to host free youth football clinic in Guangzhou's Nansha

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals heat up in North America, football fever is crossing the Pacific to southern China. On July 11, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy Greater Bay Area (GBA) will host a free youth football clinic at Puzhou Square in Guangzhou's Nansha District, featuring legendary PSG defender Bruno N'Gotty.

2026-07-10

Summer night culture tour: Guangdong museums extend hours for 2026

This summer, major museums and cultural venues across Guangdong are extending opening hours, raising visitor capacity, and offering special nighttime sessions to ease daytime crowds and create immersive after-dark cultural experiences. From Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Foshan, here are the places to enjoy museums after dark this summer.

2026-07-10

Guangzhou to launch Greater Bay Area's first Ocean Magic Fantasy City this summer

Visitors seeking an escape from the summer heat will soon find an underwater adventure in downtown Guangzhou. On July 10, Grandview Aquarium at Grandview Mall will unveil the first Ocean Magic Fantasy City in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, kicking off a 38-day immersive summer event that combines marine life, magic performances, and interactive entertainment.

2026-07-10

July Fair Guide | Guangdong events in July

Guangdong is hosting a lively lineup of fairs in July 2026, covering cross-border e-commerce, building decoration, quality Guangdong-made products, and more. Whether you are an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or a culture lover, there is something to explore. Here is a curated selection of fairs in Guangdong this July. Pick the ones that interest you and plan your visit.

2026-07-08

July Show Guide | Your cultural picks for the month

Across Guangdong, theatres and concert halls are hosting a diverse lineup of performances, from dance and concerts to musicals. Here are our top picks for the month.

2026-06-24

One ticket, three gardens: Explore Guangzhou's botanical treasures

South China National Botanical Garden, Yunluo Botanical Garden, and Yunxi Botanical Garden in Guangzhou have introduced a combined ticket that gives visitors access to all three gardens with one pass.

2026-06-17

A bite of Cantonese history: Free exhibition showcases 2,000 years of cuisine in Guangzhou

This exhibition is divided into four major sections: "The Evolution of Cantonese Cuisine," "Time-Honored Restaurants of Guangzhou," "Showcase of Classic Cantonese Dishes," and "Stories of Lingnan Food Culture," showing precious archival materials. It also features storytelling sessions, interactive activities, performances of intangible cultural heritage, and a gourmet market.

2026-06-11

Tianhe District launches month-long Dragon Boat Festival with 100+ events

Tianhe District in Guangzhou is preparing for a month-long series of dragon boat events leading up to the Dragon Boat Festival, with more than 100 events scheduled across its waterways.

2026-06-10

June 2026 calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong

In June 2026, Guangdong is hosting a series of vibrant fairs covering a wide range of fields, including cross-border e-commerce, robotics, Cantonese culture, and more. Whether you are an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or a culture lover, there is an event for you!

2026-06-10

Guangzhou's star-rated hotels reimagine zongzi with culture and creativity

As the Dragon Boat Festival draws near, hotels across Guangzhou are reimagining traditional zongzi through collaborations with museums, cultural institutions, and renowned food brands.

2026-06-08

Qingzhou Smile: Miracle that rewrites art history comes to Guangzhou

This summer, one of China's most celebrated archaeological discoveries will come to Guangzhou for its first large-scale presentation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

2026-05-27

Guangzhou launches 2026 Science and Technology Week

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Guangzhou Science and Technology Week and the 10th Science Carnival was held at Guangzhou Zoo on May 23, kicking off a month-long series of science outreach activities across the city.

2026-05-22

Guangzhou's Yuexiu launches Coffee Culture Week with city walks, music, and films

Yuexiu District in Guangzhou opened Coffee Culture Week on May 20, a highlight of the 2026 Guangzhou Coffee Culture Fair, bringing together specialty coffee, live music, open-air films, cultural and creative products, and charitable activities.

2026-05-20

Guangzhou launches Greater Bay Area food carnival at Canton Tower

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, launched the 2026 Guangzhou Service Consumption Season and a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area food carnival at the iconic Canton Tower on May 18, 2026. The event offers residents and tourists a one-stop experience combining dining, entertainment and leisure.

2026-05-20

Guangdong hotel operators launch tourism consumption incentives for China Tourism Day

To celebrate China Tourism Day on May 19, hotel operators in Guangdong rolled out a series of consumer-friendly tourism initiatives aimed at boosting travel spending and expanding leisure options for residents and visitors.

2026-05-19

Guangzhou offers free admission and major discounts at over 100 attractions for China Tourism Day

Guangzhou will offer free admission, discounted tickets, and special tourism promotions at more than 100 attractions on May 19, 2026, as the city hosts the national main venue events for the 2026 China Tourism Day.

2026-05-18

Football star Michael Owen wows fans in Guangzhou with Cantonese and lychees

English football icon Michael Owen sent local fans into a frenzy on the evening of May 17 with a surprise visit to a grassroots football match in Guangzhou.

2026-05-18

Guangdong Museum hosts three-day cultural exchange program for International Museum Day

As museums around the world mark International Museum Day 2026 under the theme "Museums Uniting a Divided World," Guangdong Museum is hosting a three-day program of exhibitions, workshops, city walks, bilingual tours and accessibility-focused events in Guangzhou.

2026-05-13

Summer fireflies light up university nights

These days at South China Agricultural University, the annual firefly season makes its return. Amid the lawns and wooded areas on campus, countless fireflies twinkle with faint lights, like drifting stars lighting up the nights.