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Plan to visit from late fall through early spring, when the weather is the most comfortable; from June through September, Guangzhou is quite hot.
More than a half-dozen major airlines fly into Hong Kong. From there, you can travel by either ferry or train to Guangzhou. For visa information, contact the Chinese embassy or consulate nearest you. www.china-embassy.org.
The Garden Hotel
A 1,028-room tower, with a soaring marble lobby and great restaurants.
368 Huanshi Dong Rd.; 86-20/ 8333-8989; www.thegardenhotel.com.cn; doubles from $160.
White Swan Hotel
A city classic, on Shamian Island, overlooking the river.
Shamian Island; 86-20/8188-6968; www.whiteswanhotel.com; doubles from $101.
Peach Blossom Restaurant
The Garden Hotel (see Where to Stay); dim sum for two $40.
Yumin Restaurant
559–567 Yingbin Rd., Dashi Town, Panyu; 86-20/ 2287-8811; dinner for two $25.
Yuyin Mountain House
Also called Yuyin Garden, this is one of four major Qing dynasty gardens in the province.
Nancun Town, Panyu; 86-20/3882-8309.
Haiyin Market
Silks and wools; next to Haiyin Bridge.
Haizhu Market
In Haizhu Circle, off Yanjiang Road.
Jade Market
On Changshou Road.
Jiangnan Market
To get to this "wedding dress street," head south from Haizhu Circle on Jiangnan Road.
Qingping Market
Take an afternoon to explore the maze of stalls and shops across from Shamian Island.
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