Guangzhou is a town with a long history that was founded already 3 centuries BC. Later it was created in its own language (Cantonese), and for some time this territory functioned as an independent state. At the moment it is an absolutely key business center, which lies near the mouth of the Pearl River into the ocean. With its 14 million inhabitants, it is the largest and most populous city in Guangdong Province. If you are going to Guangzhou, you will appreciate this article, which is packed with information about local traffic and places of interest.
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Places of interest
- The most popular place in Guangzhou is the circus, where you will experience absolutely unrepeatable, top show, not only with animals, but also with acrobats, clowns and everything you can imagine.
- Guangzhou Safari is another popular place to visit, especially for nature lovers. Animals in the wild are definitely an experience worthwhile.
- Huacheng Square is located right in the city center. At the end there are many bars and restaurants with a beautiful view of the Canton Tower and the Pearl River. Be sure not to miss it during your visit.
Basic information about the metro in Guangzhou
The first metro line was introduced to the public for the first time in 1997. It was in this year that another 5 began to be built. They have a total area of 390.7 km. Every day, subway traffic transports around 7 million people, making it the 4th busiest subway in the country.
Ticket price
You can buy two basic fare types in Guangzhou. You can either purchase an ordinary ticket, the price of which varies depending on the distance traveled, or you can buy a Yang Cheng Tong card and then recharge it. With it you get a 5% discount on fare. Both at any metro station in a vending machine or at the counter.
A one-way ticket will cost you 2 yuan for the first 4 km, and you will pay 1 yuan for each additional 4 km within the 12 km driven. , you pay 1 yuan for an additional 8 km.
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The list of all metro stations in Guangzhou
Guangzhouâs metro system is consists of 10 lines and it’s very huge. It’s one of the busiest metro systems in China. We prepared for you list of metro stations to help you with navigation in the city.
Line 1 – 16
East Railway Station, Tianhe Sports Center, Tiyu West Road, Yangji, Dongshankou, Martyrâs Cemetery, Peasant Movement Institute, Gongyuanqian, Ximenkou, Chen Clan Academy, Changshou Road, Huangsha, Fangcun, Huadiwan, Kengkou and the last one is Xilang.
Line 2 – 24
Jiahewanggang, Huangbian, Jiangxia, Xiaogang, Baiyun Culture Square, Baiyun Park, Feixiang Park, Sanyuanli, Railway Station, Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Gongyuanqian, Haizhu Square, The 2nd Workerâs Cultural Palace, Jiangnan West, Changgang, Jiangtai Road, Dongxiao South, Nanzhou, Luoxi, Nanpu, Huijiang, Shibi and the last one is South Railway Station.
Line 3 – 30
Panyu Square, Shiqiao, Hanxi Changlong, Dashi, Xiajiao, Lijiao, Datang, Kecun, Canton Tower, Zhujiang New Town, Tiyu West Road, Shipaiqiao,
Line 4 – 23
Huangcun,
Line 5 – 24
Wenchong, Dasha East, Dashadi, Yuzhu, Sanxi, Dongpu, Chebei South, Keyun Road, Yuancun,
Line 6 – 26
Xunfenggang, Hengsha, Shabei, Hesha, Tanwei, Ruyifang, Huangsha, Cultural Park, Yide Road, Haizhu Square, Beijing Road, Tuanyida Square, Donghu, Dongshankou, Ouzhuang, Huanghuagang, Shaheding, Shahe (Under Construction), Tianpingjia, Yantang, Tianhe Coach Station, Changban, Botanical Garden, Longdong, Kemulang, Gaotangshi, Huangpi, Jinfeng, Xiangang, Suyuan, Luogang, Xiangxue.
Line 7 –
South Railway Station, Shibi, Xiecun, Zhongcun, Hanxi Changlong, Nancun Wanbo, Yuangang, Banqiao, Higher Education Mega Center South
Line 8 –
Fenghuang Xincun, Shayuan, Baogang Avenue, Changgang, Xiaogang, Sun Yat-sen University, Lujiang, Kecun, Chigang, Modiesha, Xingang East, Pazhou, Wanshengwei
Line 9 –
Line 13 –
Line 21 –
Guangfo (GF) Line
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Time tables
All metro lines are open from around 6 am until about 11:30 pm. Lines operate regularly, but the frequency varies depending on the particular line, time and day. You will wait for 2 minutes during the busy time of the metro, and on the other hand you will wait for about 10 minutes during the busy time, again depending on the line. You can find specific timetables on site.
Bus transportation
You can also use the bus service in Guangzhou very easily. You can use the same card for the ride as for the metro. Detailed information on timetables can be found on site.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
Book your accommodation in Guangzhou!
Would you like to stay stylishly and comfortably? The best way to get to know the local culture and find new friends is through Airbnb. Every time we travel to a new country, we use this way of accommodation. We can recommend him with a quiet heart. We have secured more for you a discount 35$ for the first stay â it worth to try
Conclusion
Whatever the reason for visiting Guangzhou, we wish you a lot of exciting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only of the city
We would be pleased if you would share your impressions of Guangzhou with us in the comments below and, if you would like, include some travel photos.