China, as a country, needs no further introduction in terms of tourism, as its vast lands and territories would allow an endless offering of attractions to visitors all around the world. As the capital and most populous city of the Guangdong province, Guangzhou is one of the three largest cities in China. It has a rich history that dates back 2,200 years since its founding, with many attractions and culture of its own.

Best time to fly from Dipolog to Guangzhou

The climate in Guangzhou can be said to be humid all year-round with the average temperature between 13.9 degree Celsius in January to 28.9 degree Celsius in July. Therefore, the peak time to visit Guangzhou is usually around March to May during the spring season when the temperature is warm and comfortable to go out, therefore expect hotel and flight ticket prices to rise around this time. The off-peak season to visit Guangzhou is usually around December to February during winter which is the coldest time to be in the city with temperatures that could go to as low as 0 degree Celsius with 5 to 10 days of precipitation. This will make it less comfortable to go out and a lot of the time will be spent indoors instead. The good thing is, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals around this season because the prices will usually drop. Visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town if they are still planning to go around this period.

Main airports available in Dipolog and Guangzhou

Dipolog Airport – The Dipolog Airport is a public domestic airport that connects the city of Dipolog with other places in the Philippines. The airport can be found at Barangay Minaog, which is about 15 kilometres away from the city centre of Dipolog. It is one of the busiest airports in its category in the region of Mindanao of the Philippines. Just like a lot of other airports in the Philippines, this airport is operated by Civil Aviation Authority of the Phillippines. It has a runway that is 2,100 meters in length and is made of concrete. Among the airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines as well as Royhle Airway Charter with destinations to Cebu, Dumaguete and Manila. From the airport, it is easy to go to the city area because there are a handful of types of transportation available in Dipolog Airport that are meant for the visitors.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a public international airport that is meant to connect the city of Guangzhou as well as other nearby areas with the outside world. Located in the districts of Baiyun and Huadu, which is about 35 kilometres away from the city centre of Guangzhou, the airport is the third busiest in China in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. It has three concrete runways that are 3,600, 3,800 and 3,800 meters long respectively with two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It is the hub of 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, FedEx Express, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, as well as being the focus city for China Eastern Airlines. Access and transport to the airport are not too hard which is a given since the airport is not too far away from the city and can be reached by bus or taxi and is connected to the metro and rail which makes it easy to access the city centre.

Climate pattern in Dipolog and Guangzhou

Guangzhou as a city is said to have a humid subtropical climate influenced by the East Asian monsoon which is characterized by hot, humid summers as well as cold and mild winters. The city also has a monsoon season stretching from April to September. The average temperature usually could reach an average high of 32.8 degree Celsius whereas the average low could go down to 10.3 degree Celsius. The precipitation is about 1,736.1 millimetres annually, which will vary between the months with the wettest months from April to August. If you plan to visit Guangzhou, you will have to take into account the climate pattern mentioned above and make sure you book your flight and hotel early during the peak season as both of these will certainly finish up quickly during the peak season.

Highlights attractions in Guangzhou

• Chen Clan Ancestral Hall – Chen Clan Ancestral Hall or Chen Clan Academy is an academic temple located at the Zhongshan 7^th Road. Initially built by the 72 Chen clans for their junior's accommodation to prepare for the imperial examinations in the Qing dynasty, it later changed into the Chen Clan's Industry College. In the present, the site now houses the Guangdong Folk Art Museum, with most of its architectural elements remaining intact, an exemplification of Chinese architecture and decoration style.
• Baiyun Mountain – Situated about 10 kilometres away from the town centre of Guangzhou, Baiyun Mountain is a 427 meters high mountain that is renowned for its scenic views even since the ancient times. Also known as the White Cloud Mountain and the City’s Lung due to its greenery, climbing to its peak will prove to be a worthy effort.
• Canton Tower – A 604 meters high multipurpose observation tower found in the Haizhu District. It finished construction in 2010. It briefly held the record as the tallest tower in the world before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. Currently the second tallest tower in China, the tower offers interesting views at night with a fantastic light show.