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Guangdong to see five cold air events during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush period
Guangdong to see five cold air events during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush period
Easy ways to prepare for a Guangdong-style Chinese New Year
Easy ways to prepare for a Guangdong-style Chinese New Year
Guangzhou
Papua New Guinea delegate aspires to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness
Policy
Guangdong to upgrade shopping, taxation, and business services to ease expats' work and life
White plumes adorn the Danxia Mountain
White plumes adorn the Danxia Mountain
Puning Yingge dance to tour US, Russia and Spain during Chinese New Year
Puning Yingge dance to tour US, Russia and Spain during Chinese New Year
APEC customs plenary 2026 to spotlight digital, smart and green development in Guangzhou
APEC customs plenary 2026 to spotlight digital, smart and green development in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Thai delegate praises renovated Yongqingfang as a "living museum"
Guangzhou
Papua New Guinea delegate: I can appreciate ancient and modern aspects of Guangzhou
Festival
Guangzhou's Chinese New Year fireworks show reservations open on Feb. 8
Opinions
Zheng Yongnian: Asia-Pacific's future economic center taking shape in China's Greater Bay Area
Zheng Yongnian: Asia-Pacific's future economic center taking shape in China's Greater Bay Area
Speaking on the sidelines of the meetings, Zheng Yongnian, d…
Philippine representative: Looking forward to seeing some of Guangzhou's innovation hubs
Philippine representative: Looking forward to seeing some of Guangzhou's innovation hubs
Napoleon Kilates Juanillo Jr., Assistant Secretary of the Ph…
Representative of Malaysia: Attending SOM1 in Guangzhou offers deeper insight into China's development
Representative of Malaysia: Attending SOM1 in Guangzhou offers deeper insight into China's development
The meeting will focus on "Building an Asia-Pacific Communit…
Starmer's visit to China ushers in new pragmatic course with China: British expert
Starmer's visit to China ushers in new pragmatic course with China: British expert
"I hope that this visit is a very positive one, that Britain…
2026 Guangdong Two Sessions
APEC: Meeting you in Guangdong
Zheng Yongnian: Asia-Pacific's future economic center taking shape in China's Greater Bay Area
Guangzhou
Zheng Yongnian: Asia-Pacific's future economic center taking shape in China's Greater Bay Area
China Xplained | What to expect from the first official event of APEC China Year?
Guangzhou
China Xplained | What to expect from the first official event of APEC China Year?
Philippine representative: Looking forward to seeing some of Guangzhou's innovation hubs
ASEAN
Philippine representative: Looking forward to seeing some of Guangzhou's innovation hubs
Representative of Malaysia: Attending SOM1 in Guangzhou offers deeper insight into China's development
ASEAN
Representative of Malaysia: Attending SOM1 in Guangzhou offers deeper insight into China's development
What foreign visitors can expect in Shenzhen during APEC meeting?
Shenzhen
What foreign visitors can expect in Shenzhen during APEC meeting?
Preparations & security measures unveiled for first 2026 APEC senior officials’ meeting in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Preparations & security measures unveiled for first 2026 APEC senior officials’ meeting in Guangzhou
Guangdong's trade with APEC economies reaches 6.16 tln yuan in 2025
Trade
Guangdong's trade with APEC economies reaches 6.16 tln yuan in 2025
First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings kick off in Guangzhou
Guangzhou
First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings kick off in Guangzhou
Specials
Guangdong
Foreigners buying a house in Guangzhou: From purchase to registration
Expats
Foreigners buying a house in Guangzhou: From purchase to registration
In this video, we use the example of buying a house in Guangdong's capital city, Guangzhou, to walk you through the entire process, from house selection to registration and finally attaining your title deed.
Huaqiangbei haul: What global visitors take home
Expats
Huaqiangbei haul: What global visitors take home
A recent "Guangdong Goods, Global Reach" promotion at Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics hub drew over 800 international buyers, all eager for innovative, high-value tech products.
Hengqin extends dual-currency payment to six major districts, serving over 30,000 Macao residents
Hengqin
Hengqin extends dual-currency payment to six major districts, serving over 30,000 Macao residents
This unified system allows a single QR code or terminal to process various Macao-based e-wallets, such as MPay, alongside mainstream mainland mobile payment tools.
Shenzhen Bluesox clinch CPB Spring League title after thrilling 3-game
Sports
Shenzhen Bluesox clinch CPB Spring League title after thrilling 3-game
The Shenzhen Bluesox defeated the Shanghai Dragons in Game 3 of the finals on February 1 to capture the 2026 Chinese Professional Baseball (CPB) Spring League championship with a 2-1 series victory.
Foreigners buying a house in Guangzhou: From purchase to registration
Huaqiangbei haul: What global visitors take home
Hengqin extends dual-currency payment to six major districts, serving over 30,000 Macao residents
Shenzhen Bluesox clinch CPB Spring League title after thrilling 3-game
Culture
Puning Yingge dance to tour US, Russia and Spain during Chinese New Year
Puning Yingge dance to tour US, Russia and Spain during Chinese New Year
Policy
Guangdong to upgrade shopping, taxation, and business services to ease expats' work and life
Guangdong to upgrade shopping, taxation, and business services to ease expats' work and life
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Guangzhou
APEC customs plenary 2026 to spotlight digital, smart and green development in Guangzhou
The first plenary meeting of the APEC Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP) in 2026 will be held in Guangzhou from February 4 to 6, highlighting digitalization, intelligence, and green development.
Guangzhou
Papua New Guinea delegate aspires to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness
Nancy Redmond Irwin, Founder & CEO of NuraTerra, aspired to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness.
Policy
Guangdong to upgrade shopping, taxation, and business services to ease expats' work and life
​Guangdong Province is set to introduce a series of optimization measures in 2026, focusing on business regulations, shopping, and taxation to significantly improve convenience for foreign nationals working and living in the region.
Guangzhou
Thai delegate praises renovated Yongqingfang as a "living museum"
Siriphon Kusonsinwut, Deputy Secretary General of Thailand's Personal Data Protection Office, expressed that understanding Lingnan cultural heritage is very important and praised Yongqingfang as an exemplary renovation project, akin to a "living museum."
Festival
Tickets for GBA Lantern Carnival go on sale February 2
The moment has arrived! Mark your calendars for February 2, when ticket sales begin for the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Lantern Carnival.
Transportation
Guangzhou's Nansha North Station sees 35% passenger surge after schedule upgrade
In response to overlapping student and homebound travel peaks, Nansha North Station will further enhance services, including volunteer assistance, to ensure safe and smooth passenger journeys.
Transportation
Latest addition to Shiziyang Bridge constructions brings main tower above 300 meters
"The current alignment precision error of the tower body is no more than 3 millimeters, and there are only 40 meters left to reach the final height of 342 meters," said Zhang Jian, deputy manager of the T8 section at CCCC Second Harbor Engineering.
Healthcare
Guangzhou hospitals expand use of cell, gene therapies
Hospitals and research institutes in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, are expanding the clinical use of cell and gene therapies, with doctors reporting early results in a small number of patients with chronic conditions.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Expats
Huaqiangbei haul: What global visitors take home
A recent "Guangdong Goods, Global Reach" promotion at Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics hub drew over 800 international buyers, all eager for innovative, high-value tech products.
Sports
Shenzhen Bluesox clinch CPB Spring League title after thrilling 3-game
The Shenzhen Bluesox defeated the Shanghai Dragons in Game 3 of the finals on February 1 to capture the 2026 Chinese Professional Baseball (CPB) Spring League championship with a 2-1 series victory.
Weather
Guangdong to see five cold air events during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush period
Average temperatures across Guangdong are forecast to be close to or slightly above historical norms during the period, while overall precipitation is expected to be below average.
Shenzhen
Young locals cash in on Spring Festival pet care
For the city's pet owners facing the annual dilemma of "what to do with my furry friend," a solution is emerging right next door: trusted carers offering in-home pet care.
Sports
Shenzhen Bluesox clinch CPB Spring League title after thrilling 3-game
The Shenzhen Bluesox defeated the Shanghai Dragons in Game 3 of the finals on February 1 to capture the 2026 Chinese Professional Baseball (CPB) Spring League championship with a 2-1 series victory.
Art
Urban biennale rethinks city life in the age of AI
The 10th Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Shenzhen) opened Friday, transforming Shenzhen into a global stage for exploring the future of cities.
Culture
Shenzhen's Shekou launches "Hello APEC" cultural market series
The Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats launched the first "Hello APEC" Shekou Culture Market at Shekou Fishing Street on Saturday.
Shenzhen
Lakeside crimson bald cypresses paint scenes of beauty
Graceful bald cypresses are half tinged with crimson and their feathery leaves droop lightly, mirrored in the lake under the sky. Time never lets devotion go to waste. What settles eventually blossoms into splendor.
Policy
Weekly Updates | China to foster new growth drivers in service consumption (February 2, 2026)
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Guangdong Province has set an average annual GDP growth target of around 5%. For the inaugural year of 2026, the growth target is set between 4.5% and 5%.
Zhuhai
Zhuhai launches intercity railway pet consignment service
​Zhuhai Station of the Guangzhou–Zhuhai Intercity Railway officially launched pet consignment services from January 28 onward. Pets will be placed in transport crates and carried in a separate express cargo compartment on the train, with staff monitoring them throughout the journey. After transportation, all related equipment will undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection.
Guangzhou
Guangdong's five major cities present vision and strategies for 15th Five-Year Plan
Mayors of five key cities—Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and Huizhou—presented their cities' development blueprints for the 15th Five-Year Plan on January 28 at a press conference during the 14th Guangdong Provincial People's Congress.
Festival
Guide to Zhuhai's 2026 Spring Festival flower fairs and new year goods markets
As the Spring Festival draws near, Zhuhai in south China's Guangdong Province is lighting up with flower fairs and new year goods markets across the city.
Culture
Puning Yingge dance to tour US, Russia and Spain during Chinese New Year
As the Chinese New Year approaches, the traditional Puning Yingge dance from Guangdong, China, is set to perform abroad, with shows scheduled in the United States, Russia, and Spain.
Festival
Shantou to stage large-scale Chinese New Year fireworks display
Shantou will illuminate the night sky with a grand Chinese New Year fireworks show at 8:00 pm on February 18, 2026, the second day of the Chinese New Year. Held over the city's inner bay, the event marks the fourth consecutive year of this iconic festive fireworks presentation.
Shantou
​Shantou's Chenghai toys shine at Spielwarenmesse 2026 in Germany
Chenghai Toy Association of Shantou, eastern Guangdong Province, organized a delegation of more than 100 toy enterprises to attend Spielwarenmesse 2026, one of the world's largest toy fairs, which opened on January 27 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Shantou
Bouncy fish ball spotlights Shantou's marine economy
A Dahao fish ball from Shantou drew attention during a recent subgroup deliberation of the Shantou delegation at the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress on January 26. During an on-site demonstration, a delegate bounced the fish ball lightly on a plate, where it rebounded with a crisp sound, showcasing the product's notable elasticity.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
Travel
Foshan's scenic area selected for Guangdong's first five agritourism integration routes
Located in Chancheng District, Foshan, Zinan Village is a rural cultural tourism showcase built to China's national 4A scenic standard, capturing the serene and poetic charm of Lingnan water towns.
Foshan
Drone takeout in Foshan: from mall to park in 10 minutes | Foshan What's On ①
Foshan officially launched its first regular drone takeout delivery route on January 22, linking Foshan Unipark mall with Guicheng Eco-Island Park.
Foshan
Come to Foshan's Chancheng to experience a hundred styles of Lingnan New Year flavors
The 16th Foshan (Chancheng) Lingnan Folk Culture Festival officially opened on January 21, featuring nearly 100 cultural, tourism, and commerce activities that blend traditional heritage with modern flair.
Foshan
Chinese New Year in Foshan, big fun! bigger deals!
On January 23, the main event of 2026 "Celebrate Chinese New Year in Guangdong" kicked off at Shunde District in Foshan. Thirty Lingnan-style festive markets brought the New Year vibes early.
Travel
Foshan's scenic area selected for Guangdong's first five agritourism integration routes
Located in Chancheng District, Foshan, Zinan Village is a rural cultural tourism showcase built to China's national 4A scenic standard, capturing the serene and poetic charm of Lingnan water towns.
Foshan
Come to Foshan's Chancheng to experience a hundred styles of Lingnan New Year flavors
The 16th Foshan (Chancheng) Lingnan Folk Culture Festival officially opened on January 21, featuring nearly 100 cultural, tourism, and commerce activities that blend traditional heritage with modern flair.
Agriculture
Celebrate New Year with flavors from Chancheng, Foshan
The Foshan "Kung Fu Agricultural Products" Joyful Purchase and Chancheng Spring Supply and Marketing Fair will be held from January 23 to 26, 2026, at Vibrant Xinguangang Park in Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, in southern China.
Foshan
Foshan's Chancheng launches "Shanxin Station" to provide more charity meals
The free lunch spots in Chancheng District, Foshan, in south China's Guangdong Province, have drawn national attention. On January 9, the district launched the "Shanxin Station" (meaning Kind Heart or Benevolence) livelihood project, making use of 22 existing elderly canteens to strengthen long-term mechanisms for elderly care, promote nutritious meals for seniors, and provide free meal assistance to special groups.
Travel
Guangfo V1 International Circuit settles in Guicheng, Foshan
The "Guangfo V1 International Circuit" project was officially launched on January 7 in the core area of the Guangfo Florentia Village business circle in Guicheng Subdistrict, Nanhai District, Foshan.
Foshan
Cultural tourism, a new productive force, writes a new Foshan
The Lingnan culture of a thousand years has nourished this fertile land. Foshan, a trillion-yuan GDP city rich in cultural heritage, is writing a new chapter of urban evolution driven by cultural tourism. Today, cultural tourism has become a productive force that drives industrial upgrading.
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (I): Flower fairs dates and locations released
Spring is in the air in Foshan! From February 1 to 16, flower fairs across the city will offer festive blooms, New Year kumquats, lively performances, and fun interactive activities.
Foshan
Top German RC driver: Foshan could be my new favorite place｜Nanhai × Foreigners⑦
Having visited China on multiple occasions, he is now in Guicheng Subdistrict, Nanhai District, Foshan City, training for the upcoming 2026 IFMAR World Championships.
Foshan
Chinese New Year in Foshan, big fun! bigger deals!
On January 23, the main event of 2026 "Celebrate Chinese New Year in Guangdong" kicked off at Shunde District in Foshan. Thirty Lingnan-style festive markets brought the New Year vibes early.
Foshan
The future is here
"Robots making robots," one rolls off the production line every 30 minutes; Inspection drones, with "fiery eyes," leaving no defect undetected; Domestic chips, from zero to one, breaking technological monopolies and going global…In Foshan, this is already an industrial reality within reach!
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (II): District-by-district guide to flower fairs
As Foshan's Spring Festival flower fairs get underway, different districts are unveiling their own themed markets. Each area offers a distinct mix of flowers, decorations, performances, and local specialties, giving residents and visitors more options to celebrate the Chinese New Year close to home.
Festival
Spring unfolds in Foshan (I): Flower fairs dates and locations released
Spring is in the air in Foshan! From February 1 to 16, flower fairs across the city will offer festive blooms, New Year kumquats, lively performances, and fun interactive activities.
Travel
White plumes adorn the Danxia Mountain
The egrets are guests of Danxia Mountain, where green waters and blue mountains carry their own poetic charm.
Shaoguan
Veiled Danxia hides a breathtaking world behind mist and clouds
As clouds drift over Danxia and mist wraps the layered peaks, mountain silhouettes become hazy, lost in a dream of ink and rhyme. While the warmth of everyday life remains, nature finds its own serene delights. All that meets the eye is spectacular.
Shaoguan
Shaoguan welcomes its first national A-grade tourist homestay
Danxia Impression · Mifeng Homestay (丹霞印象·蜜峰民宿), located at the foot of Jiufeng Mountain in Shaoguan, northern Guangdong, has been designated as the city's first national A-grade tourist homestay, according to a list released by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on January 26.
Ecology
Rare "giant panda of birds" spotted for first time at Shaoguan's Danxia Mountain
Shortly after the recording of the nationally protected watercock (Gallicrex cinerea), a truly delightful surprise followed as the black stork (Ciconia nigra), listed as a first-class nationally protected species in China, was recently spotted at Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan, Guangdong.
Travel
Explore Heyuan: "Lake+" themed route among Guangdong's first five agritourism integration routes
A tourism route in Heyuan, south China's Guangdong Province, centered on the city's Wanlv Lake, has been selected as one of the first five high-quality agritourism integration routes in the province.
Travel
​New travel picks! Discover Guangdong's charm at these AAA spots
As the new year begins, Guangdong Profince unveiled a fresh wave of national AAA-rated tourist attractions across several cities, offering travelers more options for culture, nature and leisure. From ethnic villages and ancient towns to coastal harbors and forest parks, here's a closer look at these travel gems.
Heyuan
Heyuan's premium products meet masterpieces in innovative cultural campaign
Every premium product from Heyuan, Guangdong, is a gift of its green mountains and clear waters.
Heyuan
Heyuan Customs leads live pig supply to Hong Kong and Macao for 10 years
In 2025, Heyuan Customs supervised the supply of 287,000 live pigs to Hong Kong and Macao, accounting for 23.4% of the national total and ranking first among China's prefecture-level cities for the tenth consecutive year.
Travel
A rural Chinese New Year journey across Guangdong
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Guangdong's countryside offers an immersive way to welcome the festival. From ancient villages to flower-filled fields, these rural destinations attract visitors to experience festive traditions up close.
Meizhou
Meizhou tourism makes its European debut at FITUR Madrid, showcasing Hakka culture
Meizhou City, in south China's Guangdong Province, made its first appearance at the Feria Internacional de Turismo de Madrid (FITUR 2026), one of the world's leading tourism exhibitions, showcasing its rich Hakka heritage and distinctive eco-tourism resources to the global tourism industry from January 21 to 25.
Travel
​New travel picks! Discover Guangdong's charm at these AAA spots
As the new year begins, Guangdong Profince unveiled a fresh wave of national AAA-rated tourist attractions across several cities, offering travelers more options for culture, nature and leisure. From ethnic villages and ancient towns to coastal harbors and forest parks, here's a closer look at these travel gems.
Travel
Ancient plum blossoms drive rural revitalization in Meizhou
A millennium-old plum tree in Chaotang Village in Meizhou has become a winter sensation, transforming the quiet hillside community into a bustling tourist destination and driving local economic growth through ecological tourism.
Travel
A rural Chinese New Year journey across Guangdong
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Guangdong's countryside offers an immersive way to welcome the festival. From ancient villages to flower-filled fields, these rural destinations attract visitors to experience festive traditions up close.
Huizhou
Huizhou takes major step forward as petrochemical hotspot
Huizhou city in South China's Guangdong province is celebrating a new achievement in constructing a global petrochemical industry hub after China National Offshore Oil Corporation, or CNOOC, and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited, or CSPC, inaugurated a product innovation center on Wednesday.
Guangzhou
Guangdong's five major cities present vision and strategies for 15th Five-Year Plan
Mayors of five key cities—Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and Huizhou—presented their cities' development blueprints for the 15th Five-Year Plan on January 28 at a press conference during the 14th Guangdong Provincial People's Congress.
Huizhou
Huizhou's deposit and loan balances both exceed 1 trillion yuan in 2025
The Huizhou branch of the People's Bank of China released Huizhou's 2025 financial performance report on January 29. As of the end of December 2025, the city's total domestic and foreign currency loans balance reached 1.15 trillion yuan, up 4.6% year-on-year.
Expats
Egyptian influencer's visit highlights coastal charms of Shanwei
A travel influencer from Egypt with a million online followers recently visited the coastal city of Shanwei in Guangdong province, sharing his experiences of local seafood and scenery with a global audience.
Travel
Heaven and earth fall into shared stillness as wings rest upon water mirror
Light shimmers across vast waters when clouds drift and birds take flight. Between motion and stillness, you can hear the rhythm of heaven and earth in harmony.
Shanwei
Shanwei turns forests into revenue: "Air Sales" surpass 10 million yuan
The certified emission reductions (CERs) from Shanwei City's second batch of forestry carbon-inclusive projects were successfully traded at the Guangzhou Emissions Exchange on January 16. Approximately 123,800 tons of provincial-level CERs were sold, generating 3.4 million yuan in revenue. To date, Shanwei has achieved cumulative revenues exceeding 10 million yuan from two batches of forestry carbon-inclusive projects.
Ecology
Guangdong observes some rare migratory birds for first time during 2025 autumn–winter season
Guangdong recorded over 300,000 migratory birds across the province during the 2025 autumn–winter season, setting new records for some rare species, monitoring data shows.
Guangzhou
Guangdong's five major cities present vision and strategies for 15th Five-Year Plan
Mayors of five key cities—Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and Huizhou—presented their cities' development blueprints for the 15th Five-Year Plan on January 28 at a press conference during the 14th Guangdong Provincial People's Congress.
Business
​Dongguan's foreign trade reaches 1.58 trillion yuan in 2025
Dongguan recorded total imports and exports of 1.58 trillion yuan in 2025, ranking fifth nationwide and up 13.8 percent year on year. The growth rate ranked second among China's trillion-yuan foreign trade cities.
Dongguan
2026 Dongguan Longwan Lantern Festival to open on January 31
The 2026 Dongguan Longwan Lantern Festival will open on January 31 and run until March 3, offering locals and tourists a spectacular celebration of light and traditional culture.
Policy
Weekly Updates | Guangdong to vote on the 15th Five-Year Plan (January 26, 2026)
Guangdong to vote on the 15th Five-Year Plan, clarifying economic and opening-up targets; China to raise domestic refined oil prices by 85 yuan per ton; Smartphone sales campaign in Dongguan offers 10%-40% discounts; Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport's Terminal 3 begins full international operations; and more.
Cuisine
Dutch family tries Zhongshan cuisine, guess their favorite!
Zhongshan is not only Dr. Sun Yat-sen's hometown, but also a renowned City of Cantonese Cuisine in China. Recently a Dutch family, on their first trip to China, tasted an array of Zhongshan's local delicacies at Sunwen West Historical and Cultural Block. Could their favorite be yours as well?
Cuisine
New flavor of Sunwen West in Zhongshan
Following the opening of Sun Qizhen Teahouse, Jincheng Hotel and Xiangshan Restaurant have opened one after another, each with its own unique features while complementing one another.
Travel
A rural Chinese New Year journey across Guangdong
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Guangdong's countryside offers an immersive way to welcome the festival. From ancient villages to flower-filled fields, these rural destinations attract visitors to experience festive traditions up close.
Cuisine
In 2025, nearly 10,000 precooked Shiqi squabs exported to Australia
According to data released by Zhongshan Customs, in 2025, Zhongshan exported a total of 12.1 tons of precooked squabs, with a total value of approximately 1.24 million yuan.
Festival
Jiangmen holds promotional event at airport to extend invitation to all for spring festival celebrations
Jiangmen has held a promotional event titled "Come to Jiangmen for the Chinese New Year" at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport recently.
Travel
​New travel picks! Discover Guangdong's charm at these AAA spots
As the new year begins, Guangdong Profince unveiled a fresh wave of national AAA-rated tourist attractions across several cities, offering travelers more options for culture, nature and leisure. From ethnic villages and ancient towns to coastal harbors and forest parks, here's a closer look at these travel gems.
Travel
Warm sun, gentle breeze, and land with flowers in full bloom
In winter, the sunlight spills across the land. A sea of blossoms in purple and red sways. The breeze carries their scent in this gentle and serene moment. Life with passion remains as bright as flowers in full bloom.
Travel
Winter paints Jiangmen: The golden-red splendor of bald cypresses
In winter, Jiangmen is adorned in vibrant reds and golds, with its bald cypress forests creating stunning scenes along parks and waterways. Here are the top spots where this seasonal spectacle reveals its full glory—prepare to discover and immortalize its beauty.
Yangjiang
Guangdong's Yangjiang targets green energy, marine economy during 15th Five-Year Plan period
Yangjiang, a coastal city in western Guangdong Province, is intensifying its efforts to drive industrial growth through a development strategy focused on industries such as digital intelligence, green energy, and aerospace, as China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) period.
Travel
Daylight stands as prologue with cranes taking flight
The sun rises above the peaks as white cranes dance in graceful flight. Trees cast swaying shadows under blue skies and clear waters. When landscapes dwell within the mind, the vast firmament belongs to those who dare to fly.
Guangdong
Chinese merchant shipwreck Nanhai No. 1: Crosswinds of cultural exchange
More than 800 years ago, an ocean-going merchant ship sank in waters off Yangjiang in south China's Guangdong Province. In 2007, China salvaged the vessel and placed it inside a museum. The ship is now known worldwide as the Nanhai No. 1.
Guangdong
Chinese merchant shipwreck Nanhai No. 1: An encounter with time
More than 800 years ago, an ocean-going merchant ship sank in waters off Yangjiang in south China's Guangdong Province. In 2007, China salvaged the vessel and placed it inside a museum. The ship is now known worldwide as the Nanhai No. 1.
Zhanjiang
Wuchuan's Bomao Bay listed as national-level beautiful bay
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the fourth batch of "Outstanding Beautiful Bay" and "Beautiful Bay" designations, with Bomao Bay in Wuchuan, Zhanjiang, selected as a national-level "Beautiful Bay" in late December 2025. This marks the first sea area in Wuchuan to receive this honor.
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang neighborhood gets cultural makeover ahead of Chinese New Year
Wuchuan, a county-level city under Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province, is giving finishing touches to the upgrade of the Huaqiao (Flower Bridge) neighborhood in Shanggehai Village, a key project aimed at improving the urban environment while preserving local cultural heritage.
Zhanjiang
Come to Zhanjiang for the Spring Festival
On January 23, the launching ceremony of the 2026 "Come to Zhanjiang for the Spring Festival" cultural and tourism activities was held at Jinshawan Bay in Zhanjiang.
Travel
Suixi Nanyue ancient post road relic park opens to public
On Jan 24, Nanyue Ancient Post Road Relic Park in Tiaofeng Village, Lingbei Town of Suixi County, Zhanjiang City, opened with festive lion dances and gongs, breathing new life into the millennium-old post road.
Maoming
Video of 8-year-old Maoming girl performing martial arts goes viral
A video of eight-year-old Huang Xiangru from Maoming, Guangdong, performing traditional Hongquan, a form of traditional Chinese boxing, has gone viral online.
Agriculture
Maoming's agricultural exports exceed 138 billion yuan during 14th Five-Year Plan period
Maoming in south China's Guangdong Province actively promoted high-quality agricultural products—including lychees, tilapia and bamboo and wood woven goods—to international markets, achieving a cumulative export value of 138.8 billion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.
Travel
Visit Maoming's Xinyin to enjoy plum blossoms
The 2026 Plum Blossom Tourism and Culture Season will commence on February 1. During the Season, plum blossoms in a breathtaking expanse fill the mountainsides, resembling clouds and snow.
Culture
Former granary transformed into rural art museum in Gaozhou, Guangdong
A former granary has been revitalized into a contemporary rural art museum in Xinghua Village, Gaozhou City, Maoming, Guangdong.
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Zhaoqing
Golden kumquats blanketing hills fill the earth with sweetness
Golden kumquats weigh down the branches across the hills with their zesty fragrance drifting through the fields. With baskets in hand, we shuttle through, harvesting baskets full of plenty. May this sweet tryst with the harvest season bring a New Year as lucky and prosperous as the golden fruit.
Ecology
Experience charm of winter bird-watching in Zhaoqing
The Zhaoqing Xinghu Scenic Area (肇庆星湖景区)—encompassing Seven Star Cave, Dinghu Mountain, and Xinghu Wetland Park—comes alive with flocks of birds, attracting nature lovers and bird watchers from near and far.
Travel
​New travel picks! Discover Guangdong's charm at these AAA spots
As the new year begins, Guangdong Profince unveiled a fresh wave of national AAA-rated tourist attractions across several cities, offering travelers more options for culture, nature and leisure. From ethnic villages and ancient towns to coastal harbors and forest parks, here's a closer look at these travel gems.
Zhaoqing
Emerging industries gather steam: Zhaoqing accelerates building of 100-billion-yuan NEV sector
On January 12, the Press Conference on "Achievements of Guangdong's 14th Five-Year Plan – Zhaoqing Session" was held in Guangzhou, outlining the overall achievements of Zhaoqing's economic and social development during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
Travel
Zhaoqing blends ancient sites with new attractions in rural revitalization
The "Voices from the Towns" initiative arrived in Huilong Town, Zhaoqing, on December 20, highlighting how this rural community in Guangdong is combining cultural heritage with modern tourism.
Travel
A village of mystery and memories in Zhaoqing
An ancient village built on the slopes of Fenggang Mountain in Guangdong province reveals its most enigmatic feature: a layout resembling a massive Tai Chi Bagua.
Zhaoqing
South launches first township-level channel in Guangdong to showcase Huilong's overseas Chinese culture to world
This newly established channel, jointly developed by Zhaoqing's Huilong Town and Nanfang Media Group, marks the first township-level communication platform under the South brand.
Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing's Huilong Town collects memories of Huilong from around the world
On July 24, the "International Communication Hub of Zhaoqing Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Hometown Culture" was launched on South. It invites all overseas Chinese from Huilong Town around the world to share their "Huilong memories" about their hometown.
Travel
A rural Chinese New Year journey across Guangdong
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Guangdong's countryside offers an immersive way to welcome the festival. From ancient villages to flower-filled fields, these rural destinations attract visitors to experience festive traditions up close.
Transportation
Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line opens
The Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line officially opened, with its inaugural train departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station on January 28, 2026. It is the first intercity railway to begin operations in Guangzhou this year.
Qingyuan
Lion dance crafts from Guangdong village set for Malaysia in landmark cultural export
A shipment of 460 handcrafted lion heads and 230 matching drums will soon leave Taibao Town in Lianshan County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, for Malaysia's Johor State, arriving in time for Chinese New Year celebrations in 2026.
Agriculture
Seed innovation boosts Qingyuan's billion-yuan agricultural sector
In Qingyuan, five flagship products—Qingyuan chicken, Yingde black tea, Xiniu bamboo shoots, Simiao rice, and Lianzhou choy sum—have been developed around improved varieties and standardized production.
Culture
Puning Yingge dance to tour US, Russia and Spain during Chinese New Year
As the Chinese New Year approaches, the traditional Puning Yingge dance from Guangdong, China, is set to perform abroad, with shows scheduled in the United States, Russia, and Spain.
Chaozhou
Chaozhou reports steady 2025 economic growth, key sectors show strong momentum
Chaozhou's economy continued to expand steadily in 2025, with overall performance reflecting enhanced quality and structural optimization, according to a statistical report released by the Chaozhou Municipal Bureau of Statistics on January 30.
Business
Chaozhou's iconic products shine in global market
From Fenghuang Dancong tea to smart sanitary ware and daily-use ceramics, Chaozhou-made products have quietly become part of everyday life around the world.
Travel
Sunlight lingers where subtle scents bloom in the air
In mild Lingnan winters, the plum blossoms shape a realm of their own. Between sparse shadows slanting across, gentle sunlight filters down. Petals blush like rouge dabbed upon the brow, making a pact of beauty with winter.
Culture
Puning Yingge dance to tour US, Russia and Spain during Chinese New Year
As the Chinese New Year approaches, the traditional Puning Yingge dance from Guangdong, China, is set to perform abroad, with shows scheduled in the United States, Russia, and Spain.
Sports
Running through culture: 2026 Jieyang Fun Run highlights Teochew traditions
Now a signature event, the Jieyang Fun Run continues to promote public fitness while highlighting Teochew culture, offering participants an immersive, memorable experience.
Jieyang
Jieyang charts a new blueprint for industrial upgrading through brand strategy
On January 21, the Press Conference on "Achievements of Guangdong's 14th Five-Year Plan – Jieyang Session" was held in Guangzhou, highlighting the overall progress and key achievements of Jieyang's economic and social development during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
Jieyang
Mayor decodes secrets behind Jieyang's development with four photos
The images captured the city's transformation—from mudflats to a thriving petrochemical hub, from a remote town to an international learning center, from an ancient city to an emerging cultural and tourism destination, and from a city without local undergraduate institutions to one where higher education is now accessible.
Yunfu
"China's Stone Capital" in Guangdong to reshape global stone aesthetics
"China's Stone Capital," Yunfu City in central-west Guangdong Province, is launching a global promotional campaign for its benchmark stone materials starting from January through the spring season of 2026.
Yunfu
Yunfu builds a modern industrial system with solid foundations and innovation
On January 23, the Press Conference on "Achievements of Guangdong's 14th Five-Year Plan – Yunfu Session" was held in Guangzhou, outlining the overall achievements of Yunfu's economic and social development during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period.
Agriculture
Yunan Shatangju tangerines make first direct export to Singapore
On January 19, a refrigerated truck carrying 25 tons of premium Shatangju tangerines departed from Yunan County in Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, for Singapore, marking the first independent export by local enterprises since obtaining official customs certification for citrus processing plants in late December 2025.
Sports
Women's FIH Pro League Season 7 (China) to kick off in Yunfu in February
The Women's FIH Pro League Season 7 (China), a premier tournament authorized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), will be held from February 5 to 10 at the Yunfu Education Park Hockey Field in Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, in southern China.
Video
Expats
Huaqiangbei haul: What global visitors take home
A recent "Guangdong Goods, Global Reach" promotion at Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics hub drew over 800 international buyers, all eager for innovative, high-value tech products.
Huaqiangbei haul: What global visitors take home
Guangzhou
Papua New Guinea delegate aspires to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness
Nancy Redmond Irwin, Founder & CEO of NuraTerra, aspired to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness.
Papua New Guinea delegate aspires to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness
Guangzhou
Thai delegate praises renovated Yongqingfang as a "living museum"
Siriphon Kusonsinwut, Deputy Secretary General of Thailand's Personal Data Protection Office, expressed that understanding Lingnan cultural heritage is very important and praised Yongqingfang as an exemplary renovation project, akin to a "living museum."
Thai delegate praises renovated Yongqingfang as a "living museum"
Guangzhou
Papua New Guinea delegate: I can appreciate ancient and modern aspects of Guangzhou
Lindsay Polume Kutan, a senior research fellow at Papua New Guinea National Research Institute, noted how Guangzhou seamlessly blends its ancient heritage with modern development.
Papua New Guinea delegate: I can appreciate ancient and modern aspects of Guangzhou
Huaqiangbei haul: What global visitors take home
Papua New Guinea delegate aspires to discover cultural codes of Guangzhou's diversity and inclusiveness
Thai delegate praises renovated Yongqingfang as a "living museum"
Papua New Guinea delegate: I can appreciate ancient and modern aspects of Guangzhou
White plumes adorn the Danxia Mountain
Travel
White plumes adorn the Danxia Mountain
The egrets are guests of Danxia Mountain, where green waters and blue mountains carry their own poetic charm.
What are Int'l visitors bringing home from Guangdong this Spring Festival?
What are Int'l visitors bringing home from Guangdong this Spring Festival?
Spring Festival is underway in China, but not everyone around the world celebrates the holiday. International travelers in Guangdong are clearly drawn to the local shopping scene. In shops and malls, they are picking up a variety of Guangdong goods to carry home, taking part in the holiday spirit in their own way.
Video of 8-year-old Maoming girl performing martial arts goes viral
Maoming
Video of 8-year-old Maoming girl performing martial arts goes viral
A video of eight-year-old Huang Xiangru from Maoming, Guangdong, performing traditional Hongquan, a form of traditional Chinese boxing, has gone viral online.
Golden kumquats blanketing hills fill the earth with sweetness
Zhaoqing
Golden kumquats blanketing hills fill the earth with sweetness
Golden kumquats weigh down the branches across the hills with their zesty fragrance drifting through the fields. With baskets in hand, we shuttle through, harvesting baskets full of plenty. May this sweet tryst with the harvest season bring a New Year as lucky and prosperous as the golden fruit.
No missing out on Guangdong NEV!
Manufacture
No missing out on Guangdong NEV!
With BYD alone delivering over 2.25 million battery electric vehicles globally in 2025, marking a 28% year-on-year increase and surpassing Tesla to claim the top position worldwide, Guangdong-made NEVs are showcasing notable market leadership alongside their technological advances.
Guangdong makes you "couch royalty"
Healthcare
Guangdong makes you "couch royalty"
Tired of stiff shoulders and sore backs after work? Guangdong's Bella AI smart massage chair is the game changer! Stealing the show at the Consumer Electronics Show held in the U.S. in January 2026, it's exported to over 100 countries, with 80% of R&D and local production rooted in Guangdong.
World's largest glasses-free 3D screen in an airport terminal lights up in Guangzhou
Art
World's largest glasses-free 3D screen in an airport terminal lights up in Guangzhou
The world's largest naked-eye 3D screen ever installed in an airport terminal was unveiled at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's Terminal 2 on February 1.
Lakeside crimson bald cypresses paint scenes of beauty
Shenzhen
Lakeside crimson bald cypresses paint scenes of beauty
Graceful bald cypresses are half tinged with crimson and their feathery leaves droop lightly, mirrored in the lake under the sky. Time never lets devotion go to waste. What settles eventually blossoms into splendor.
Picture
Spring Festival lantern show kicks off in Guangzhou
Spring Festival lantern show kicks off in Guangzhou
The event kicked off at the Yuexiu Park in Guangzhou on Friday, featuring 85 groups of distinctive lantern displays scattered throughout the ten major tourist areas of the entire park, and will last until March 8.
Guangzhou Lantern Fair at Yuexiu Park lights up on January 30
Guangzhou Lantern Fair at Yuexiu Park lights up on January 30
Guangzhou's annual Spring Festival Lantern Fair is back—and it's set to dazzle like never before. Featuring an unprecedented scale of illuminated spectacles, this year's lantern fair will officially light up on January 30 at Yuexiu Park, promising a breathtaking visual feast for residents and visitors alike.
Water lilies displayed at Yunxi Botanical Garden in Guangzhou
Water lilies displayed at Yunxi Botanical Garden in Guangzhou
A staff member shows the seeds of a water lily at the Yunxi Botanical Garden in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 27, 2026.
Xuwen Marathon: Global race into spring in Zhanjiang's "Pineapple Sea"
Xuwen Marathon: Global race into spring in Zhanjiang's "Pineapple Sea"
On January 17, 3,000 runners from home and abroad—including Russia, Pakistan, and Spain—gathered for the 2026 Xuwen Pineapples Sea Fun Run & Guangdong International Friendship Run in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province.
China reaches final for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup
China reaches final for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup
​China reached the final of AFC U23 Asian Cup for the first time after defeating Vietnam 3-0 in the semifinals on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Shenzhen brings cutting-edge technology to consumers with new retail scenarios
Shenzhen brings cutting-edge technology to consumers with new retail scenarios
Recently, a number of retail stores in the tech sector have opened in several business districts across Shenzhen. In these tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses.
Winter paints Jiangmen: The golden-red splendor of bald cypresses
Winter paints Jiangmen: The golden-red splendor of bald cypresses
In winter, Jiangmen is adorned in vibrant reds and golds, with its bald cypress forests creating stunning scenes along parks and waterways. Here are the top spots where this seasonal spectacle reveals its full glory—prepare to discover and immortalize its beauty.
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