CANTONTRAVEL GUIDE

A first trip to Guangdong

Arrive with
the basics sorted.

How to pay, get connected, reach your hotel and travel around Guangdong, including an arrival from Hong Kong. A few practical things to make the trip easier.

Find the answer you need.

  1. 01

    How do I pay in Guangdong?

    Cards, Alipay and WeChat setup, plus what to do if payment fails.

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  2. 02

    How will my phone work in Guangdong?

    Roaming, eSIM, where to buy a SIM and how to keep receiving SMS.

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  3. 03

    How do I get from the airport to my hotel?

    Your hotel address, airport terminal and the right taxi or booked-car pickup point.

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  4. 04

    How do I get around Guangdong?

    When to use metro, buses, trains, DiDi or shared bikes, and how to get started.

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  5. 05

    How do I get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou?

    High-speed trains, cross-border coaches and the airport ferry, from departure to your hotel.

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