Getting around

Guangzhou at a glance

A simplified sketch of the city — key metro lines, stations and the sights you will probably visit. Tap the button to open a live map.

Pearl River Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Railway Beijing Road Gongyuanqian (L1 · L2) Huangsha / Shamian Tianhe Sports C. Canton Tower Panyu Sq / Chimelong Zhujiang New Town Xicun (L5) Huanshi West 1 Yuexiu Park 2 Chen Clan Hall 3 Canton Tower 4 Opera House 5 Grandview Mall 6 Baiyun Mountain Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 5 Line 6

Schematic — not to scale. Lines and stations simplified for first-time visitors.

Live map needs an internet connection and loads OpenStreetMap tiles.

Sights & nearest stations

A quick cheat-sheet: which metro station gets you closest.

Canton Tower

Line 3 · Canton Tower station · night views from the deck

Shamian Island

Line 1 · Huangsha station · colonial streets by the river

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

Line 1 · Chen Clan Academy station · carved halls

Yuexiu Park

Line 2 · Yuexiu Park station · Five Rams statue

Guangdong Museum

Line 5/APM · Zhujiang New Town station · free with booking

Chimelong Safari Park

Line 3/7 · Hanxi Changlong station · family favourite