Photo credits

Many photos on this site come from photo libraries such as Wikimedia Commons. Each one is listed here with its creator, licence and original; on large photos, the in the corner shows the credit and links to its entry below. They show places in general and are not presented as our own photos. We resize them for the web and otherwise use them unmodified. Photos we take ourselves are captioned with the place and date instead.

Before You Go

Customers paying by phone at a food shop counter, Beijing
By N509FZ. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Alipay tap-to-pay sensor sticker on a restaurant table in China
By 茅野ふたば. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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China Mobile 4G LTE SIM card
By Andrew Vi. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.
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Bank of China ATM at a metro station concourse in Shenzhen
By Hosuai Ksoaf. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Storm clouds over the Pearl River and Yanjiang Road, Guangzhou, August 2022
By HMGiovanniV. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Canton Tower and the Zhujiang New Town skyline across the Pearl River
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Metro ticket machines at Guangzhou East Railway Station
By LN9267. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Police service area at Canton Tower metro station, Haizhu District
By 中少. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Notice on power bank rules for domestic flights at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, Guangdong
By Shwangtianyuan. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Location: Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, not Guangzhou
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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
By Ptrump16. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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International arrivals exit, Terminal 3, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Interior of Terminal 2, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
By 颐园居. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Aerial view of Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
By Baycrest. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.5.
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Check-in Counter D, Terminal 3, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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International and Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan security check entrance, Terminal 3, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Entrance of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 2
By Jacky Cheung. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Chinese border entry and exit stamps in a passport
By Kristoferb. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Historical series of Renminbi banknotes on display, Hangzhou National Archives
By CatOnMars. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
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Nano SIM card and SIM tray beside a smartphone
By BwDraco. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Eat & Drink

Cantonese roast goose
By Dinkun Chen. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Entrance of Panxi Restaurant (泮溪酒家), Liwan
By Michael Gwyther-Jones. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY 2.0.
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Har gow (shrimp dumplings) in a bamboo steamer, Guangzhou
By N509FZ. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Steamer baskets of assorted dim sum
By LeonardKong. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY 2.0.
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Noodles and fried wontons at Wu Cai Ji noodle shop, Guangzhou
By DragonSamYU. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Double-skin milk pudding (shuangpinai)
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Plate from a vegetarian buffet restaurant in Guangzhou
By Mx. Granger. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC0.
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Prayer hall of Huaisheng Mosque, Guangzhou
By Yumeto. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Garden building of Pan Xi Restaurant (泮溪酒家), Liwan
By 古海岸遗址. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Wing Wah Lau (榮華樓) restaurant facade, Guangzhou
By WKDx417. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Fresh herbal tea shop (王老吉现泡凉茶) in a Guangzhou mall
By Wpcpey. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Neighbourhood noodle shop with a WeChat Pay code on the table, Guangzhou
By Rc1959. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Fairs & Events

Aerial view of the Canton Fair Complex (Zone B), Pazhou
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Entrance A of Pazhou Station (Line 8), Guangzhou Metro
By Jasonjiang.1998. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Entrance C of Pazhou Station (Line 8), Guangzhou Metro
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Canton Fair Complex from the Pearl River, with the numbered hall entrances
By 中少. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Canton Fair Complex at night
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Zhujiang New Town towers at night, Tianhe, Guangzhou
By Shujianyang. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC0.
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Guangzhou skyline along the Pearl River
By Josephua. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Aerial view of Area D, Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Aerial view of Tianhe Sports Center Stadium, Guangzhou
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Central Stadium, Guangdong Olympic Sports Center, exterior
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Baoneng Guangzhou International Sports and Performing Arts Center, Luogang
By 中少. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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A runner on the course of the Guangzhou Marathon
By Zhangzhugang. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Getting Around

Guangzhou South Railway Station metro platform
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Futian CBD skyline with Ping An Finance Centre, Shenzhen
By Charlie fong. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Victoria Harbour and Central skyline from Tsim Sha Tsui
By Benlisquare. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Foshan Ancestral Temple (Zumiao) courtyard
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Ruins of St. Paul's and its stone stairway, Macao
By Dinkun Chen. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Check-in island G, Terminal 3, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Departures hall and flight board, Terminal 3, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
By Sun8908. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Electric taxi parked on a Guangzhou street
By Plerxemo. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY 3.0.
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High-speed train at Guangzhou South Railway Station
By YikyuenG. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Exterior of Guangzhou East Railway Station
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Line 11 platform at Guangzhou East Railway Station
By SunLong2002. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Home page

Aerial view of Zone A of the Canton Fair Complex beside the Pearl River
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Five Rams statue in Yuexiu Park against a blue sky
By Liuxingy. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Front of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, with carved roof ridges and a stone lion
By Shujianyang. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Canton Tower lit up at night above the Pearl River and the city skyline
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Riverside walkway along the Pearl River at night, with the lit-up skyline
By Andrews Garory. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Nightlife

Pearl River night cruise boat passing Zhujiang New Town
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Pearl River night cruise boat "Guangzhou Red"
By TONY LU. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Zhujiang New Town skyline across the river at night
By Shujianyang. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC0.
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Facade of the Cantonese Opera Art Museum, Guangzhou
By Zhou Guanhuai. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC0.
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Sliced Cantonese roast goose on a plate
By Guangzhou Private Tours by Janvi. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
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See & Do

Canton Tower and the Pearl River, aerial view
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Colonial-era buildings and banyan trees on Shamian Island
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (Chen Clan Academy) facade
By Shujianyang. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Beijing Road Pedestrian Street
By Windmemories. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Five Rams Sculpture, Yuexiu Park
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Asian elephants at Chimelong Safari Park, Panyu
By Haiqal08. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Guangdong Museum building, Zhujiang New Town
By そらみみ. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Nanyue King Museum, Site of the King's Tomb, exterior
By Shujianyang. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Jade burial suit of Zhao Mo, King of Nanyue, in its display case
By Gary Todd. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC0.
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Zhenhai Tower (Guangzhou Museum) in Yuexiu Park
By ScareCriterion12. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Canton Tower at night seen across the Pearl River
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Arcaded qilou buildings on Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Lantern-lined lane in Yongqingfang, Liwan
By 钉钉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, Shamian Island
By JULIANISME. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Main hall of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall with roof-ridge sculptures
By Yumeto. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Song-dynasty road surface preserved under glass at the Beijing Road ancient road site
By 古海岸遗址. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Cable car gondolas above the South Gate approach at Baiyun Mountain
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Canopy structure and steps at the Baiyun Mountain South Gate
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Lianquan Gate (濂泉门岗) ticket gate at Baiyun Mountain
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Shopping

Fangcun Avenue, Liwan District, from the air
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Main entrance of Guangzhou Railway Station
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Exit A1 of Fangcun Station, Guangzhou Metro
By Nissangeniss. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Grandview Mall on Tianhe Road
By Tim Wu. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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SF Express outlet in Guangdong
By メイド理世. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Where to Stay

Zhujiang New Town skyline across the Pearl River
By Sergei Gussev. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY 2.0.
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View over central Guangzhou and the Pearl River from a high floor
By 神樂坂秀吉. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC0.
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Check-in counter of a hotel in China, with a police notice for guests
By N509FZ. Original: Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Baggage claim hall, Terminal 3, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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