Guangzhou/Tianhe

Tianhe is the new city center and business district of Guangzhou. It is thriving with many new developments, including skyscrapers, stadium, grand shopping malls. It is also home to the oldest urban village Shipai as well as most expat communities. The district serves as a transportation hub for the airport and the train to Hong Kong.

Get in

By rail

Guangzhou East Railway Station Guǎngzhōu Dōngzhàn).Services routes to Hong Kong and some mainland cities. Metro line 1 ends here.

By metro

Tianhe is served by metro lines 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

See

19th Route Army Martyrs Cemetery, 113 Shuiyin Road 300 meters east of Shaheding Metro Station on Line 6, ☏ +86 20 87047408, ly@gz19.net.06:30-21:00. Dedicated to the many members of the Kuomintang-led 19th Route Army who died fighting the Japanese during the January 28 Incident in Shanghai in 1932. Since most of the deceased soldiers and officers were originally from Guangdong Province, their bodies were taken here for burial. The cemetery includes a memorial hall and a museum. Free.
Guangdong Museum, 2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town 2 Metro 3, 5 Zhujiiang New Town, exit B1; APM Opera House, exit C; or bus 18, 293, 669, or 886), ☏ +86 20 38046886. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. The new museum is located in Zhujiang New Town, not to be confused with the old Guangdong Museum (in Yuexiu District near Metro 1 Peasant Movement Institute Station). This is the biggest museum in the city. It has exhibits Guangzhou's history, culture, science and nature. Arrive early as admission is limited to 5,000 per day. Personal ID is required to obtain free tickets at ticket office.Guangzhou Library, 4 Zhujiang Road East opposite the north side of the Guangdong Museum; near the Guangzhou Opera House station on the APM line), ☏ +86 20 83836666, dzyj@gzlib.org.cn.09:00-21:00, some sections close at 17:30; not open on Wednesday. Opened in 2013, this building is known for its architecture. Free.Guangzhou Opera House Opened in 2010, this venue was designed by Zaha Hadid and is known for its architecture. Shipai VillageThe largest urban village in Guangzhou. An "urban village" in China is a village that has been swallowed up by the expanding city, while still retaining its village population and culture.[South China National Botanical Garden](http://english.scbg.cas.cn/, previously known as the South China Botanical Garden, 723 Xingke Road Metro line 6, Botanical Garden Station, ☏ +86 20 85232037, bgs@scbg.ac.cn.07ː30-17ː00. Large botanical garden affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.¥20 (general admission); ¥50 (greenhouse).[Grandview Museum of Natural Science](https://zhengjiamuseum.com/, Level 6, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Road 300 meters south of Tianhe Sports Center Station on Line 1; 400 meters east of Shipaiqiao Station on Line 3, ☏ +86 20 88520328, zj_museum_ns@163.com. M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa Su 10:00-22:00, no entry in last 30 minutes. A privately owned museum dedicated to the natural sciences. It displays a variety of rock and fossil specimens, including dinosaur fossils. Standard tickets are ¥88; children under 1.5 meters and seniors aged 65 and over pay ¥48.

Do

Facing south towards the Football stadium in Tianhe district

Buy

Grandview Mall (Zhengjia Plaza) Zhèngjiā Guǎngchǎng, 228 Tianhe Road, Metro 1, 3 Tianhe Sports Center Exit D3, ☏ +86 20 3833-0098. This is the largest mall in Guangzhou, in the heart of Tianhe District. It includes famous fashion stores and several department stores, with beautiful musical fountains and fantastic views. Number of shoppers can reach half a million a day on holidays and festivals. This mall includes many Western food chains, such as Starbucks, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Other venues include ice skating rink, amusement park and a five-star cinema.
Tee Mall Tiānhé Chéng, 208 Tianhe Road Metro 1 Tiyu Xilu, right above the station).This is one of the busiest and most popular shopping malls in the heart of the city.
Zhongtian Shopping Mall Zhōngtiān Gòuwù Chéng, 233 Metro 3 Linhexi Exit D, at CITIC Plaza near the East Train Station).This plaza is more than a place to shop and eat. The plaza has great one-stop service to meet your banking, dry cleaning, grooming and transportation ticket needs.
Taikoo Hui Tàigǔhuì) Metro Shipaiqiao. Upscale shopping center. Has a big food court on the floor below ground level.

Traditional

Baifu Restaurant, 112 Tiyu East Road 3F, Baifu Plaza, Metro 1 Tianhe Sports Center, ☏ +86 20 3880-8268.
Chuan Guo Yan Yi, 140-148 Tiyu East Road, ☏ +86 20 3887-9879. The restaurant specializes in Sichuan (Szechwan) hot pot. It is busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This high end restaurant is popular among expats and those who like hot and spicy food.

Southeast Asian

Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant, 2/F, Xiang Long Garden, 181 Tianhe North Road Metro 3 Linhexi, ☏ +86 20 8525-0821. This famous Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes. Ask for the more fiery version of your meal, if you're used to Thai cuisine, as the dishes are somewhat localized.
Banana Leaf (Tianhe), 28 Tianhe North Road Metro 3 Linhexi; 2/F, Times Square, ☏ +86 20 3891-0728. Banana Leaf is an established traditional Thai restaurant chain.
Tai Man Guan, 7F Tower North East, Teemall, 208 Tianhe Road Metro 3 Tiyu Xilu).The Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes with great curry and noodle dishes.

Western

13 Factories, 7 Tianhe North Street Metro 3 Linhexi exit B, ☏ +86 20 3884 9230. 11:00-00:00. Menu has a heavy American Southern influence, with authentic gumbo, jambalaya, po' boys and pulled pork all on offer, but French, Spanish and Italian dishes are also served. It is a favor of both expats and locals.
Oggi Trattoria1 Tiyu East Road, ☏ +86 20 8751-5882, oggitrattogz@gmail.com.11AM-midnight. Come and enjoy their great pizza and pasta with choice Italian wine.
BOCA Restaurant and Cafe75 Tianhe East Road #107 ( 75 107), ☏ +86 20 8759-1558. This place serves appetizer, soups, salads, sandwiches, rice delights, pastas and other main courses. Kids' meal is available.

Pubs

Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant, Shop 101, 8 Xinsheng Road, Zhujiang New Town Metro Line 5, Liede Station Exit D), ☏ +86 20 3886-2675, sean@hooleys-pub.com. Su-Th 09:00-02:00, F Sa 09:00-04:00. Hooley's is an Irish-themed pub with a focus on live music performances (rock, pop, folk and jazz. Serves Irish, Italian and fusion dishes. Bakes its own bread. Music Friday to Saturday with open mic sessions on Wednesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays. Hooley's also has a branch in Zhongshan.
Tavern Sports Bar Metro APM Guangzhou Opera House, poly 108/ 2 huajiu Road, Zhujiang New Town, ☏ +86 20 8550-3038. Daily 11:30-02:00. Tavern Bar is an English-style pub serving appetizers, pub-grub and international food. Happy Hour from 16:00-20:00 and all day Monday, Happy Hour pints from ¥20. Range of draught beers and cocktails. Shows live sports on big screen TVs. Pool tables and private rooms are available. Quiz night every Wednesday at 8:30PM.

Budget

Aaishe Youth Hostel, Tian shou lu, building #6, apt at 10th floor, (A B)( 10AB), ☏ +86 13828437650, ran_koketi@hotmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. An apartment converted to a hostel, it has 20 beds, free Wi-Fi, a/c and 24-hour hot water. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. It is close to Guangzhou East Railway Station but located on the north side of Tianhe, which is away from tourist attractions. A 10-minute walk to the closest Linhexi metro station.¥40-60.
Guangzhou Journey House Youth Hostel, Room 27F, building 1, Jiayiyuan Garden, 445 Tianhe North Road ( 445 1 27F), ☏ +86 20 3880-4573, liliwen6@hotmail.com. Check-in: 01:00, check-out: 12:00. The apartment-converted hostel is more like a dorm for Chinese job-seekers and socializing activities are usually discouraged. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. Close to the Guangzhou East Railway Station but away from tourist attractions. Dorm room ¥50, singles with ¥140, ¥180 Canton Fair.

Mid-range

Binghua Hotel, 2 Tianhe North Road, ☏ +86 208750-2888. The hotel is at the gateway to Tianhe. Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant is on the ground floor.
Bostan Hotel, 76 Tianhe North Road, ☏ +86 20 3878-2888. The hotel has multifunction halls and meeting rooms for business or personal affairs, as well as KTV rooms, a beauty salon, and restaurants that serve Xinjiang Muslim cuisines.
Huifeng Apartment Guangzhou, 8 Xingsheng Road, Zhujiang New Town, ☏ +86 20 3805-1035, huifengapartment@gmail.com. Each of the 198 serviced apartments has a kitchens and free cable internet access.¥298.
Nanyang King's Gate Hotel, 38 Xinghua Road near Baiyun Mountain in Tianhe District, ☏ +86 20 6136-8888. This is a 5-star hotel with 468 guest rooms, overlooking the beautiful Baiyun Mountain. Accommodation includes a bathroom with steam area and massage tub. Hotel facilities include and Western restaurants, lobby bar, conference hall, health club and KTV.¥458.
Raystar Hotel, 95 Chepi Road Metro 4 & 5 Chebeinan).4-star hotel offers free broadband Internet apart from furnished rooms and conference suites.
Springdale Serviced Residence Guangzhou, Tower B1, No 105 Tiyuxi Rd, ☏ +86 20 8396-6088, fax: +86 20 8360-0466, enquiry.guangzhou@the-ascott.com. The residence offers studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartments that are furnished with a comfortable living and dining area, broadband Internet access, and a kitchen, 24-hour surveillance, children's indoor playroom, babysitting, and gymnasium. Daily rates starts from ¥480.

Splurge

Ascott Guangzhou, No 73 Tianhe Dong Rd, ☏ +86 20 3838 9888, fax: +86 20 8513-0366, enquiry.guangzhou@the-ascott.com. The residence offers 208 apartments that comes with a separate living space equipped with modern furnishings, kitchens and broadband internet access. Daily rates starts from ¥700.
The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Middle Road Metro 3 Linhexi, ☏ +86 20 2886-6868. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. The luxury chain has 448 rooms and suites. It is next to the U.S. Consulate. It is also a short walk to the East Rail Station.
China Mayors Plaza, 189 Tianhe North Road, ☏ +86 20 8755-3838.¥600.
Four Seasons Hotel, 5 Zhujiang West Road 5, ☏ +86 20 8883 3888.¥1600 and up.
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou12 Zhujiang West Road Metro APM Zhujiang New Town, ☏ +86 20 8396-1234, guangzhou.grand@hyatt.com. The 5-star hotel has 350 rooms and suites with wi-fi and panoramic views of the Pearl River. Hyatt Grand Club lounge offers free continental breakfast and canapés.¥1200.
Nanyang Royal Hotel, 11 Tianfu Road.5-star hotel offering 268 Victorian-inspired rooms with contemporary amenities. Leisure and dining facilities are also available.
Hanfeng International Hotel, 6 Tianhe North Road. The hotel offers free broadband Internet with generously furnished rooms and conference suites.
Donlord International Hotel, 63 Guangzhou Ave North, ☏ +86 20 8774-8999. The Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant offers top-grade Cantonese and Chaozhou dishes, while Four Seasons Café specializes in French style food.