Flight from Perth (PER) to Guangzhou (CAN)

Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital city of the province of Guangdong in Southern China. It has been China’s busiest trading city from many centuries. It is located on Pearl River and is about 120 km northwest of Hong Kong.

The sprawling port city, Guangzhou has a modern and traditional mixture of attractions and architectures, maintaining its sedate pace and metropolis feels. It is the heart of China’s most populous built-up metropolitan area.

Tip: Guangzhou has a humid sub-tropic climate, with hot and wet summers and mild winters. Best months to visit are October to December.

Getting to Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the primary airport serving Guangzhou for both international and regional passengers. It is one of the top busiest airports in China.

Many airlines are operating from Perth to Guangzhou. Perth Airport (PER) has a direct flight to Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) by China Southern Airlines. Some options for a cheap flight from Perth are by Scoot Airlines, Air Asia X Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Tip: Perth observes daylight saving time. Therefore time differences between the cities can change.

Take in the sights of the city

Guangzhou is famous for its Eight Views of Ram City, also called the eight sights of Guangzhou. These are the eight most famous sights or tourist attractions of Guangzhou. These keep on changing over the years. The current list has Tayao Xincheng, Zhushui Liuguang, Yunshan Diecui, Yuexiu Fenghua, Gucci Liufang, Liwan Shengjing, Kecheng Jinxiu, and Shidi Changwon.

Guangzhou is considered to be the birthplace of dim sums, has a thriving eating scene. It is famous for its Cantonese dining options with many good restaurants and small eateries all over it. Zhujiang Pati, by the river, was once renowned for the Zhujiang Brewery and many pubs in the area. Now Zhujiang New Town area is the new party destination, with many popular pubs and nightclubs.

Every district in Guangzhou has a market or shopping area where people can walk on the sidewalks, and these are called pedestrian street markets. The famous pedestrian streets are Beiling Road, Shangxiajiu, and Huacheng Square. Tianhe district has many popular malls.

Tip: To avoid changing many metro lines, try taking a ferry for getting across the city.

The best areas for accommodation

Xiguan in Liwan District is a historic area, a popular staying option in Guangzhou due to its atmosphere and walkability to famous sights. Shamian Island in this area is considered to be its heritage heart has several options of restored concession-era buildings converted into hotels. For luxury hotels, Tianhe District and Zhujiang New Town have good options.

Tip: Booking accommodation in advance is advisable during the Canton Trade Fair, held in April and October.

There are many options of Perth to Guangzhou flights, so customise your search to get the best price according to your travel dates. If you’d want to travel on a budget, combine your Perth-Guangzhou flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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