Tips For Travelling In Guangzhou

Language

Natives of Guangzhou speak Cantonese, but due to the large number of migrants from other parts of China, Mandarin is also widely spoken in Guangzhou.
English is spoken by more people than in the rest of China (save for Beijing and Shanghai), but still not by the majority, so it is a good idea to carry your hotel's business card with you. To save yourself the hassle and agony when asking for directions, have names of your destinations clearly written down in Chinese by the hotel staff before going out.

That said, many educated younger people will have a basic knowledge of English and staff at hotels as well as bars and restaurants widely visited by foreigners generally speak an acceptable level of English.

Transportation

Guangzhou has a fairly efficient and rapidly expanding public transportation system.
If you intend to stay in Guangzhou for a considerable period of time, purchase Yang Cheng Tong stored value card. It can be used not only for public transportation (bus, subway, parking meters and tour quảng châu some taxis), tour quảng châu but also for public phones and designated shops, places of interests and certain vending machines.

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By Subway

Guangzhou's Metro network covers much of the city center and is growing rapidly outward. Most of the signs and announcements are in Chinese and English. Tickets can be bought from vending machines in the stations. ¥5 and ¥10 Bills or ¥0.5 and ¥1 coins are accepted, but most of these machines do not accept old or torn notes.

If needed, tell the officer at the counter where you want to go and he or she will return your note with the requisite fare in coins and the rest in notes. It is easier to use Yang Cheng Tong. You also receive a 5%-40% discount when the card is used to ride the subway.

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By Bus

There is also a comprehensive public bus service that covers Guangzhou from end to end. By far, it is the cheapest way to move around. Bus fares are ¥2 for most of the buses. Information at bus stops is mostly written in Chinese. Stops close to subway stations are marked with the Guangzhou Metro logo, which is handy if you are lost.
On-board announcements are made in Mandarin, Cantonese and sometimes English. Exact fare or a Yang Cheng Tong card is needed when boarding.

3. By Taxi

This is the most popular way for foreigners to get around, and it is very affordable.

The starting charge is ¥10 for the first 2.6 kilometers. After that is ¥2.6 for each kilometer. A few of them also accepts Yang Cheng Tong as payment, but it is not preferred by the drivers. The taxi hotline is 96900. This comes in handy if you forget your valuables in a taxi.
Save your receipt because it contains the taxi's identification number. Most taxi drivers do not speak English or any other foreign languages, so be sure to have the name and kynghidongduong.vn address of your destination written in Chinese to show your taxi driver.

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By Car

While driving in Guangzhou is an option, drivers unfamiliar with the driving conditions in China's large and densely populated cities should be aware that the experience can be extremely daunting and potentially dangerous. However, it is common in Guangzhou to rent a car that comes with a driver.

Safety tips

The city is relatively safe but comes with all the usual caveats with regards to petty criminals.

Pickpockets could happen in shopping area and transportation hubs. Keeping cash and valuable personal items out of sight and in hard to reach places can help thwart the intentions of pickpockets, especially in crowded places. Avoid poorly lit and unpopulated areas of the city at night and ride public transport with a degree of caution.








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