Contact & Quick Reference
Emergency numbers, the apps that make life easier, and official sources for anything that changes. Keep this page bookmarked while you're in Guangzhou.
Dial these from any phone. English-speaking operators aren't guaranteed — ask hotel staff to help if you can.
110
Police
Theft, disputes, safety
120
Ambulance
Medical emergencies
119
Fire
Fire and rescue
122
Traffic
Road accidents
Pay everywhere, ride the metro by QR, unlock bikes, and use mini-apps. Link your foreign card before arrival.
Messaging plus WeChat Pay. Handy for staying in touch and as a backup payment method.
The local Uber. English interface, foreign phone number works, pay in-app or cash.
Official routes, fares and station info for the metro — your navigation backbone.
Camera mode reads menus and signs in English. Works in China without a VPN.
Offline Chinese–English dictionary. Tap or draw a character to look it up.
For anything time-sensitive — visa rules, closures, prices — always check the official channels.
For lost passports, legal issues or consular emergencies, contact your own country's embassy or consulate in Guangzhou (or the nearest Chinese consulate abroad before you travel). Keep a copy of your passport and your embassy's phone number in your wallet.
Canton Guide is a practice, information-only website built for foreign visitors to Guangzhou. Content is based on common traveler questions and public information; details such as visa rules, fares and opening hours can change without notice. Nothing here is official — always confirm critical details with the official sources listed above.
Enjoy the dim sum, the metro rides and the Pearl River nights.