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People walking and cycling beside the Pearl River in Guangzhou

Guangzhou · Area Guide

Tianhe District Profile

Municipal English profile places Tianhe east of the traditional downtown and describes a new urban-area and business-centre role. Municipal profile names Tianhe Sports Center, universities and commercial facilities.

Published 31 Aug 2026
People walking and cycling beside the Pearl River in Guangzhou

Guangzhou · Area Guide

Haizhu District Profile

Municipal English profile places Haizhu on the south bank of the Pearl River and describes it as Guangzhou's island district. Municipal profile identifies Pazhou exhibition-service activity.

Published 31 Aug 2026
People walking and cycling beside the Pearl River in Guangzhou

Guangzhou · Area Guide

Liwan District Profile

Municipal English profile places Liwan in western Guangzhou, where two rivers meet. Municipal profile associates the district with Xiguan and former Fangcun heritage and business areas.

Published 31 Aug 2026
People walking and cycling beside the Pearl River in Guangzhou

Guangzhou · Area Guide

Yuexiu District Profile

Municipal English profile places Yuexiu in central Guangzhou and describes it as the original urban area. Municipal profile identifies historical, political, cultural and commercial functions.

Published 31 Aug 2026