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Which district suits your trip, and what checking in looks like with a foreign passport.
Where you stay in Guangzhou decides how much of your trip you spend on the metro. These guides compare the districts for each kind of trip, explain the registration rule for foreign guests, and cover Canton Fair hotels and short layovers. Hotel rules can change, so each guide says what it was checked against and when.
Marc was born and raised in Guangzhou and knows the city inside out. He speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin, and uses a translation app for other languages. Can't find what you need in our guides, or not sure what applies to you? Message Marc on WhatsApp. It's free, and he usually replies within 24 hours.
