240 h
visa-free transit for eligible passports, up to 10 days in Guangdong
15+
metro lines — one of the largest networks in the world
600 m
Canton Tower — the city’s most famous landmark
≈1,700 mm
of rain each year — always keep an umbrella handy
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Dim sum & yum cha, must-try dishes, how to order, dietary needs and etiquette.
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Set up Alipay (and WeChat Pay) at home
Link your Visa or Mastercard and verify with your passport before you fly — everyday shops, taxis and restaurants expect mobile payment.
Download translation apps in offline mode
Baidu Translate, Microsoft Translator and Pleco work without a VPN — Google services are blocked in mainland China.
Take the metro from Baiyun Airport
Line 3 runs straight from the airport to the city center for about ¥8–12 — faster and far cheaper than a taxi.
Plan a morning yum cha
Dim sum houses are liveliest in the morning. Go early — famous teahouses queue fast after 10 a.m., especially on weekends.
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