Being the second most visited country in the world, China offers an abundant amount of attractions and a developed tourist environment. Due to its large size, China provides limitless scope to be explored by tourists such as the culture, landscape and so on. One of the main attractions is undeniably Guangzhou, also known as Canton internationally, which is considered as a rising tourist city.

Best time to fly from Cebu to Guangzhou

The climate in Guangzhou is a humid subtropical climate influenced by the East Asian Monsoon. The average temperature throughout the year is between 20 to 22 degrees Celcius. The best time to visit Guangzhou would be around January, whereby unlike the cities in North China, this city turns to a world of flowers as the flowers bloom almost everywhere. Although the temperature is slightly cold, it is still not extreme weather for tourists to explore the city. In addition, Canton Fair period which is held twice a year; Spring Canton Fair from mid-April to the beginning of May and Autumn Canton Fair which is from mid-October to the beginning of November—are also considered as the peak time for tourism. Tourists are advised to avoid going to Guangzhou during the peak holidays as Chinese tourists would be flocking the city. The most crowded seasons include the Chinese Spring Festival, International Labor Day, National Day, hence, tourists should plan your trip to secure the flight and hotel.

Main airports available in Cebu and Guangzhou

Mactan–Cebu International Airport - The Mactan–Cebu International Airport is an international airport that connects the city of Cebu with the other countries. The airport is located in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, which is part of Metro Cebu. It is the second busiest international airport in the Philippines. The airlines operating in this airport include AirAsia Philippines, Cebgo, Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, and Philippine Airlines. This airport consists of two different terminals and it has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport that you may find convenient. To go in and out of the airport is easy as there are many types of transportation available in The Mactan–Cebu International Airport for the visitors.

Guangzhou Bayun International Airport - Guangzhou Bayun International Airport is the main airport of Guangzhou, the capital province of Guangdong. This airport is located about 28 kilometers from Guangzhou city center. This airport is the hub for China Southern Airlines, FedEx Express, 9 Air, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. It is also the third busiest international airport in China. Furthermore, it consists of two different terminals and three runways. Facilities provided in the airport include shops, eateries, and transportations including inter-terminal transportations.

Climate pattern in Cebu and Guangzhou

Guangzhou’s climate is generally warm and humid throughout the year without a clear division of seasons. Guangzhou experiences a long summer with frequent thunderstorms while the winter is short, with little frost. Consequently, heat exhaustion and high UV radiation are some potential hazards for tourists in the summer, especially in July hence, tourists are advised to avoid visiting during the said period. The average maximum temperature in Guangzhou is 29 degrees Celcius while the average minimum temperature is 14 degrees Celcius. If you plan to visit Guangzhou, be sure to book our flight and hotel early especially during peak seasons to avoid unavailability of the accommodations.

Highlights in Guangzhou

• Canton Tower – Widely known as the landmark of Guangzhou, the Canton Tower stands tall at almost 600 meters and illuminates the view with colorful lights in the evening. It was briefly the tallest tower in the world. This tower offers facilities such as coffee shops, restaurants, observation decks, and rides for those who love an adrenaline rush.
• Chimelong Theme Parks – Although it is not a world-class theme park like Disneyland, it still owns high acclaim. Chimelong offers different types of the park which include an amusement park, international circus, water park, safari park, and birds park. Tourists will have a lot of fun within these parks! However, the place could be very packed during the weekends and holidays hence visitors are advised to try visiting on a weekday instead.
• Guangdong Museum – If you are interested in learning more about the history and culture of Guangzhou, you can visit the new Guangdong Museum which is situated next to Huacheng Square. The main exhibitions that tourists may enjoy are Guangdong History and Culture and the Natural Resources of Guangdong. Aside from that, the museum also offers a variety of temporary exhibitions that will captivate tourists’ attention!