Practical local knowledge
Understand the essentials of daily life with concise, reviewed guidance and direct routes to local sources.
Each card states its city or topic, publication date, and practical scope.
Shanghai · Area Guide
Official profile identifies Huangpu as downtown Shanghai on the western bank of the Huangpu River. The profile names the Bund financial zone, East Nanjing Road–People's Square, and Huaihai Road–Xintiandi.
Shanghai · Area Guide
Official profile places Pudong on the eastern bank of the Huangpu River and at the Yangtze River estuary. The profile names Lujiazui, Zhangjiang, Jinqiao, and the International Tourism Resort as key areas.
Guangzhou · Area Guide
Municipal English profile places Zengcheng in eastern Guangzhou. Municipal profile describes green and natural-resource context.
Guangzhou · Area Guide
Municipal English profile describes Conghua as Guangzhou's northeastern and northern gateway district. Municipal profile identifies hot springs and forest resources.
Guangzhou · Area Guide
Municipal English profile places Nansha at Guangzhou's southern end.
Guangzhou · Area Guide
Municipal English profile places Panyu in the southern-central Pearl River Delta. Municipal profile names Chimelong and Lotus Hill among visitor destinations.
Guangzhou · Area Guide
Municipal English profile places Huadu in northern Guangzhou. Municipal profile describes hills and other natural features.
Guangzhou · Area Guide
Municipal English profile describes Huangpu as Guangzhou's eastern centre and notes the 2015 consolidation of former Huangpu and Luogang districts. Municipal profile identifies a high-technology development role.
Guangzhou · Area Guide
Municipal English profile places Baiyun north of central Guangzhou. Municipal profile identifies Baiyun Mountain as a district landmark.