Guangdong is a large province in southern China, and it is one of the country's most important regions for manufacturing. Its industries have shaped much of its character, and visitors will notice a strong sense of commerce and energy across its towns and cities.
The province is home to two of the best-known cities in China. Guangzhou is the provincial capital, a long-established centre of trade in the south. Shenzhen, next to Hong Kong, is a far newer city that grew rapidly into a major industrial and technology hub. Visitors who want to compare an old trading city with a fast-changing modern one will find both within the same province.
Guangdong also borders Hong Kong and Macau, which makes it a natural base for those travelling between mainland China and these two special administrative regions. Many people arrive here as a gateway rather than as a single destination, and the province's road, rail and river connections make such onward trips practical.
What a visit offers
- Urban life in major cities, with a focus on commerce and industry
- Easy access to Hong Kong and Macau from the wider region
- A chance to see southern China's manufacturing economy at close range
Because the facts available here are limited, it is best to check current details for specific attractions, transport and seasonal conditions before you go. Guangdong suits travellers who enjoy big cities, economic history in the making, and the mix of mainland and neighbouring territories that the province offers.
