Guangzhou is well-connected to nearby cities in Guandong Province due to a concerted effort by the government to develop transport infrastructure and create a “one hour circle” between major cities.
Cities nearby Guangzhou with convenient transport links include
Guangzhou is also part of the Greater Bay Area which includes
The cities of Guangdong Province
| Prefecture | CN | Pop (est.) | Intro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaozhou | 潮州市 | 2,669,844 | Famed for Chaozhou food, embroidery, and attractions including Egrets’ Paradise & Guangji Gate |
| Dongguan | 东莞市 | 8,220,237 | Known for being the “worlds factory” and its cultural attractions |
| Foshan | 佛山市 | 7,194,311 | Known for ceramics and furniture production it also features cultural and historical attractions inc Bruce Lee Ancestor’s House. |
| Guangzhou | 广州市 | 12,700,800 | Capital of Guangdong, International trade base, and home to the regions leading cultural & historical attractions. |
| Heyuan | 河源市 | 2,953,019 | A Hakka settlement and location of the massive Wanlu Lake (the source of water for many cities inc. Hong Kong) |
| Huizhou | 惠州市 | 4,597,002 | A tourism city, home to the Taoist Luofu Mountain, Pinghai Ancient City, hot spring and beach resorts, and the beautiful Xunliao Bay |
| Jiangmen | 江门市 | 4,448,871 | A well-known hometown of overseas Chinese, famous for its Kaiping Diaolou and Villages |
| Jieyang | 揭阳市 | 5,877,025 | Rice growing and textile production area. Home to many Teochew people. |
| Maoming | 茂名市 | 5,817,753 | Beautiful beach at Nanhai, hot spring resorts, and clear diving waters at Fangji Island. |
| Meizhou | 梅州市 | 4,240139 | A culturally rich city and hometown of overseas Hakka people. |
| Qingyuan | 清远市 | 3,698,394 | A tourism city and manufacturing base. Famed for its hot springs and whitewater rafting. |
| Shantou | 汕头市 | 5,391,028 | A growing SEZ, culturally rich city, home to many Teochew people, Big Buddha statue, and coastal city with the beautiful Nanao Island just offshore. |
| Shanwei | 汕尾市 | 2,935,717 | A culturally diverse area (Chaoshan, Minnan, Cantonese, and Hakka culture) and home to the Zhelang Peninsula Tourist Zone, a beautiful coastal area. |
| Shaoguan | 韶关市 | 2,826,612 | Famous for its beautiful Danxia Mountain region, hot springs, and Nanhua Temple. |
| Shenzhen | 深圳市 | 10,357,938 | The gateway of China’s opening up and reform, hi-tech industry base, economic powerhouse, and home to the scenic Dapeng Bay coastal area and beaches. |
| Yangjiang | 阳江市 | 2,421,812 | A coastal city that is home to the beautiful Hailing Island, Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum, Lingxiao Rock geological park. |
| Yunfu | 云浮市 | 2,360,128 | A major stone materials manufacturing base and home to Panlong Cave and Longshan Thermal Spring. |
| Zhanjiang | 湛江市 | 6,993,304 | A beautiful coastal city that is home to Naozhou Island, Donghai Island, and Huguangyan National Scenic Area. |
| Zhaoqing | 肇庆市 | 3,918,085 | Famous for the beauty and fresh air of nearby Dinghu Mountain, and the Star Lake Scenic Area. |
| Zhongshan | 中山市 | 3,120,884 | A key manufacturing base that attracts a lot of overseas investment and expats. |
| Zhuhai | 珠海市 | 1,560,229 | A tourism city that is known for its long coastline, islands, hot springs. It is also an SEZ with a focus on textiles and electronics. |