Country code: +86
Currency: China Renminbi (1RMB = PHP7.13/US$ 0.14)
TRIVIA The official population of the city is 7.3 million. As an urban center, it is made up of 10 districts, namely Liwan, Fangcun, Haizhu, Yuexiu, Tianhe, Baiyun, Nansha, Huangpu, Huadu and Luogang
TOUCHDOWN Take an Airport Express bus from the airport, about RMB10–30 (PHP71.12–213.38). Taxis from the airport cost RMB120 (PHP854) for the 28km-long ride to Haizhu Square
BY DAY Visit Tianhe district for shopping at Teem Mall, then you can choose to eat at any of the restaurants alongside Grand Buy. Go bowling at Tianhe Sports Center
BY NIGHT You can have a great seafood dinner at a restaurant along Yanjiang Lu. The stretch also has a number of clubs for drinks and music. You might want to try Soho and Hei Hei
SLEEP Paco Business Hotel in Tianhe is reasonable and has good amenities including a business center, a café and a health club, plus free parking. 189, Longkou Xi Road
LOCAL LIFE
Manav Gupta
director
Best breakfast Tomatoes is open 24 hours and is great for getting a good pizza at any time of the day
Best night out Have a blast with your friends drinking Erdinger Draft beer at JAL
Best dinner Vaastu Indian Cuisine has five different dining experiences rolled into one
Best buys Zhan Xi Road for “designer brands” on sale! Bring large shopping bags
Best souvenir Frog with the coins to be placed at the house’s entrance for prosperity and luck
Must-do experience Hop on a bus and travel the entire city to get your bearings for just RMB2 (PHP14)
Must learn… “Du bu qi” (“Excuse me”), which is good to use, pretty much all the time
Insider’s tip Get a copy of That’s PRD so you have a list of restaurants and clubs around the city
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