Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China. Guangzhou was known in the West as "Canton". The food and the language of the area are still known as "Cantonese".
The rapid developing city of southern China has new financial districts, dense culture, and foreign business friendly environments. The city is famous for foreign trades and businesses. It holds China's largest trade fair, the Canton Fair. While Guangzhou is not usually high on the list of Asian tourist destinations, it is amazing how much the city actually has to offer.
At first sight, Guangzhou appears to be less a city that's developing, and rather one that's about to explode. Every corner seems packed with high-rise buildings, overpasses, and people running marathons. It can be overwhelming, and the initial instinct of many travelers is to get out as soon as possible. However, those that overcome this urge and stay longer will discover a gentler and more personable side to the city.
As a major entry point for overseas culture for many centuries, foreigners are not the anomaly here that they are in other Chinese cities. Consequently, travelers are afforded more personal space and freedom. In addition, tucked away in the back streets, the old Guangzhou of traditional neighborhoods still moves at an age-old pace, with families and friends often sitting outdoors enjoying tea and banter.