Guangzhou/Tianhe

By bus

• Tianhe Bus Station

  address: 633 Yanling Road 燕岭路633号
  The station serves southern and central China, reaching as far as Gansu Province. There are also many routes to cities in Guangdong.

By rail

• Guangzhou East Railway StationServices routes to Hong Kong and some mainland cities. Metro line 1 ends here.

By metro

• Guangdong Museum

  phone: +86 20 38046886
  address: 2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town 珠江新城珠江东路2号
  The new museum is located in Zhujiang New Town, not to be confused with the old Guangdong Museum (in Yuexiu District near Metro 1 Peasant Movement Institute Station). This is the biggest museum in the city. It has exhibits Guangzhou's history, culture, science and nature.

• Guangzhou LibraryOpened in 2013, this building is known for its architecture.

• Guangzhou Opera HouseOpened in 2010, this venue was designed by Zaha Hadid and is known for its architecture.

• Shipai VillageThe largest urban village in Guangzhou. An "urban village" in China is a village that has been swallowed up by the expanding city, while still retaining its village population and culture.

• South China Botanical Garden

  phone: +86 20 85232037
  address: 1190 Tianyuan Road (天源路1190号)

• Grandview Mall (Zhengjia Plaza)

  phone: +86 20 3833-0098
  address: 228 Tianhe Road, (天河路228号)
  This is the largest mall in Guangzhou, in the heart of Tianhe District. It includes famous fashion stores and several department stores, with beautiful musical fountains and fantastic views. Number of shoppers can reach half a million a day on holidays and festivals. This mall includes many Western food chains, such as Starbucks, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Other venues include ice skating rink, amusement park and a five-star cinema.

• Tee Mall

  address: 208 Tianhe Road (天河路208号)
  This is one of the busiest and most popular shopping malls in the heart of the city.

• Zhongtian Shopping Mall

  address: 天河北路 233号中信广场
  This plaza is more than a place to shop and eat. The plaza has great one-stop service to meet your banking, dry cleaning, grooming and transportation ticket needs.

• Taikoo HuiUpscale shopping center. Has a big food court on the floor below ground level.

Traditional

• Baifu Restaurant

  phone: +86 20 3880-8268
  address: 112 Tiyu East Road (体育东路112号百福广场三楼)

• Chuan Guo Yan Yi

  phone: +86 20 3887-9879
  address: 140-148 Tiyu East Road (体育东路140-148号)
  The restaurant specializes in Sichuan (Szechwan) hot pot. It is busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This high end restaurant is popular among expats and those who like hot and spicy food.

Southeast Asian

• Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant

  phone: +86 20 8525-0821
  address: 2/F, Xiang Long Garden, 181 Tianhe North Road (天河北路181号祥龙花园二楼)
  This famous Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes. Ask for the more fiery version of your meal, if you're used to Thai cuisine, as the dishes are somewhat localized.

• Banana Leaf (Tianhe)

  phone: +86 20 3891-0728
  address: 28 Tianhe North Road (天河北路28号时代广场2楼)
  Banana Leaf is a established traditional Thai restaurant chain.

• Tai Man Guan

  address: 7F Tower North East, Teemall, 208 Tianhe Road (天河路208号天河东北塔7楼)
  The Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes with great curry and noodle dishes.

Western

• 13 Factories

  phone: +86 20 3884 9230
  address: 7 Tianhe North Street (体育西路天河北街七号)
  Menu has a heavy American Southern influence, with authentic gumbo, jambalaya, po' boys and pulled pork all on offer, but French, Spanish and Italian dishes are also served. It is a favor of both expats and locals.

• Oggi Trattoria

  phone: +86 20 8751-5882
  address: 1 Tiyu East Road (天河区体育东路1号)
  Come and enjoy their great pizza and pasta with choice Italian wine.

• BOCA Restaurant and Cafe

  phone: +86 20 8759-1558
  address: 75 Tianhe East Road #107(天河东路75号首层107)
  This place serves appetizer, soups, salads, sandwiches, rice delights, pastas and other main courses. Kids' meal is available.

Pubs

• Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant

  phone: +86 20 3886-2675
  address: Shop 101, 8 Xinsheng Road, Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城兴盛路8号101号铺)
  Hooley's is an Irish themed pub with a focus on live music performances (rock, pop, folk and jazz). Serves Irish, Italian and fusion dishes. Bakes its own bread. Music Friday to Saturday with open mic sessions on Wednesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays. Hooley's also has a branch in Zhongshan.

• Tavern Sports Bar

  phone: +86 20 8550-3038
  address: poly 108/ 2 huajiu Road, Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城华就路2号)
  Tavern Bar is an English-style pub serving appetizers, pub-grub and international food. Happy Hour from 4-8PM and all day Monday, Happy Hour pints from ¥20. Range of draught beers and cocktails. Shows live sports on big screen TVs. Pool tables and private rooms are available. Quiz night every Wednesday at 8:30PM.

Budget

• Aaishe Youth Hostel

  phone: +86 13828437650
  address: Tian shou lu, building #6 （天寿路6号）, apt at 10th floor, (A B)(华辉阁10AB）
  An apartment converted to a hostel, it has 20 beds, free Wi-Fi, a/c and 24-hour hot water. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. It is close to Guangzhou East Railway Station but located on the north side of Tianhe, which is away from tourist attractions. A 10-minute walk to the closest Linhexi metro station.

• Guangzhou Journey House Youth Hostel

  phone: +86 20 3880-4573
  address: Room 27F, building 1, Jiayiyuan Garden, 445 Tianhe North Road (天河北路445号嘉怡苑1栋27F房)
  The apartment-converted hostel is more like a dorm for Chinese job-seekers and socializing activities are usually discouraged. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. Close to the Guangzhou East Railway Station but away from tourist attractions.

Mid-range

• Binghua Hotel

  phone: +86 208750-2888
  address: 2 Tianhe North Road (天河北路2号)
  The hotel is locad at the gateway to Tianhe. Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant is on the ground floor.

• Bostan Hotel

  phone: +86 20 3878-2888
  address: 76 Tianhe North Road (天河北路76号)
  The hotel has multifunction halls and meeting rooms for business or personal affairs, as well as KTV rooms, a beauty salon, and restaurants that serve Xinjiang Muslim cuisines.

• Huifeng Apartment Guangzhou

  phone: +86 20 3805-1035
  address: 8 Xingsheng Road, Zhujiang New Town
  Each of the 198 serviced apartments has a kitchens and free cable internet access.

• Nanyang King's Gate Hotel

  phone: +86 20 6136-8888
  address: 38 Xinghua Road (兴华路38号)
  This is a 5-star hotel with 468 guest rooms, overlooking the beautiful Baiyun Mountain. Accommodation includes a bathroom with steam area and massage tub. Hotel facilities include and Western restaurants, lobby bar, conference hall, health club and KTV.

• Raystar Hotel

  address: 95 Chepi Road (车陂路95号)
  4-star hotel offers free broadband Internet apart from furnished rooms and conference suites.

• Springdale Serviced Residence Guangzhou

  phone: +86 20 8396-6088
  address: Tower B1, No 105 Tiyuxi Road, Tianhe district
  The residence offers studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartments that are furnished with a comfortable living and dining area, broadband Internet access, and a kitchen, 24-hour surveillance, children's indoor playroom, babysitting, and gymnasium.

Splurge

• Ascott Guangzhou

  phone: +86 20 8513-0388
  address: No 73 Tianhe Dong Road, Tianhe district
  The residence offers 208 apartments that comes with a separate living space equipped with modern furnishings, kitchens and broadband internet access.

• The Westin Guangzhou

  phone: +86 20 2886-6868
  address: 6 Linhe Middle Road (林和中路6号)
  The luxury chain has 448 rooms and suites. It is next to the U.S. Consulate. It is also a short walk to the East Rail Station.

• China Mayors Plaza

  phone: +86 20 8755-3838
  address: 189 Tianhe North Road (天河北路189号)

• Four Seasons Hotel

  phone: +86 20 8883 3888
  address: 5 Zhujiang West Road

• Grand Hyatt Guangzhou

  phone: +86 20 8396-1234
  address: 12 Zhujiang West Road (珠江西路12号)
  The 5-star hotel has 350 rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Pearl River. Amenities include walk-in shower, Wi-Fi and iPod docking station. Hyatt Grand Club lounge offers free continental breakfast and canapés.

• Nanyang Royal Hotel

  address: 11 Tianfu Road (天府路11号)
  5-star hotel offering 268 Victorian-inspired rooms with contemporary amenities. Leisure and dining facilities are also available.

• Hanfeng International Hotel

  address: 6 Tianhe North Road (天河北路6号)
  The hotel offers free broadband Internet with generously furnished rooms and conference suites.

• Donlord International Hotel

  phone: +86 20 8774-8999
  address: 63 Guangzhou Ave North (广州大道北63号)
  The Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant offers top-grade Cantonese and Chaozhou dishes, while Four Seasons Café specializes in French style food.