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About Guangzhou |
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Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong. Province a
civilized ancient city with 2100 years old,a modern city in China.Guangzhou is the political, economic, educational,and cultural as well as scientific
and technological center in South China. Guangzhou has a few beautiful and legendary nicknames, huacheng (the Flower City), Yangcheng (the Goat City)and Suicheng (the Rice-ear City).
Guangzhou, located at the north of the Pearl River delta, is an important trading center as well as a busy port and the capital city of the province of Guangdong. The city has an area of over 16,000 square kilometers and a population of over 10 million.
The climate of Guangzhou is sub-tropical. The average year-round temperature is 22 degree Celsius. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 28 degree Celsius. January is the coldest month, with an average of 13 degree Celsius. The rainy season falls between April and August. Average annual rainfall is 1,720 mm.
Guangzhou is also one of the most important centers of foreign commerce in South China. The Chinese Export Commodities Fair has been held twice a year in the city since 1957. It is also a cultural center. There are several universities, the Zhongshan University, the South China University of Technology, Ji Nan University and so on. There are also higher educational establishments. The city is renowned for its arts and crafts, namely the Guangdong embroidery, ivory carving and ceramics.
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Obtaining the Entry
VisaObtaining the Entry Visa
If you are an overseas tourist, contact the Chinese
embassy of your home country or one of the Chinese
consulates for a blank Visa application. Complete the
application, and return it to the Chinese embassy or
consulate, along with the invitation letter from China's
large travel services.
If you are a Hong Kong resident, you can entrust the agencies of the mainland large travel services to apply for
your Visa at the Visa office of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong or the Shenzhen Visa Office under the Guangdong Public Security Bureau. If you want to extend your visa, submit your passport to the Foreign Affairs Department of the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau or the Foreign Affairs Department of Guangdong Public Security bureau or the Foreign Affairs Department of Guangdong Public Security Bureau. Allow one or two days for the extension to be processed.
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Obtaining the Entry Visa
Overseas tourists can change 14 foreign currencies at bus stations, airports, wharves, shopping centers, and hotels in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou businesses and hospitality sites accept Federal Card, Master Card, American Express, Diner's Club, Million Card and JCB Card.
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