South China
Regions & Cities
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Guangzhou
Dim sum teahouses, the Canton Tower skyline and Pearl River cruises attract visitors to Guangzhou; explore Shamian Island, Yuexiu Park and wholesale markets for silk and Cantonese ingredients.
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Shenzhen
Huaqiangbei’s electronics stalls and Shenzhen’s glass towers draw traders and gadget hunters; theme parks, fast ferry links, Cantonese seafood and startup cafes round out the modern city.
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Guilin
Towering karst peaks rise from rice paddies around Guilin, best seen on Li River cruises to Yangshuo.
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Sanya
Sanya sells sunshine: long sandy beaches, Hainanese seafood and coral diving; tourists flock for resort hotels, tropical markets and coastal hikes around the island’s southern tip.
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Canton Tower
Guangzhou’s Canton Tower offers observation decks, open-air platforms and evening illuminations along the Pearl River; visitors ride high-speed lifts for city panoramas and skyline photography.
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Li River
Between Guilin and Yangshuo, the Li River is famed for karst peaks and rice‑terraced riversides; popular activities include scenic boat cruises, riverside cycling and bamboo rafting amid photogenic limestone scenery.
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Jingxi
In Guangxi near the Vietnam border, Jingxi serves as a county-level city amid karst hills and minority Zhuang communities; visitors come for rural karst scenery, local markets and cross-border culture.
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Huangyao
Well-preserved ancient town in Zhaoping County, eastern Guangxi
South China at a Glance
Local Time
8:09 AM
GMT+8
Population
186,220,546
Best Things to Do in South China
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Ruins of Saint Paul's
17th-century church facade and Macau cultural monument
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Hong Kong Disneyland
Disney theme park at Lantau Island, family entertainment
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Li River
Scenic karst river renowned for limestone peaks
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Canton Tower
Tall Guangzhou landmark offering observation decks
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International Commerce Centre
Kowloon skyscraper, Hong Kong's tallest mixed-use tower
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Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong)
Iconic triangular glass skyscraper in Hong Kong skyline
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CITIC Plaza
Skyscraper landmark in Guangzhou's Tianhe business district
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Shun Hing Square
Super-tall skyscraper in Shenzhen, mixed commercial use
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Central Plaza (Hong Kong)
Skyscraper office tower in Wan Chai, distinguished spire
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Guangzhou International Finance Center
Skyscraper mixed-use tower in Guangzhou's Zhujiang New Town
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Ping An Finance Centre
Super-tall Shenzhen skyscraper and mixed-use tower
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The Center
Prominent Hong Kong skyscraper known for aluminium façade