GuangzhouGuangzhou

Guangzhou is the gateway city to South China and the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine.It is a city that boasts both 2,000 years of history (the Tomb of the King of Nanyue) and a futuristic skyline (the Canton Tower, nicknamed “Little Waist”). From the European-style architecture on Shamian Island to the arcaded old streets of Shangxiajiu and the skyscrapers of Pearl River New City—Guangzhou’s layered blend of old and new is truly captivating. But most importantly, it is one of the world’s greatest culinary cities, where the steamer baskets of dim sum at breakfast hide the very essence of Guangzhou’s happiness.