For tourists from all over the world, South China is an opportunity to relax on the beaches of the warm sea, and at the same time make a successful shopping trip by visiting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Zone. You can get to this corner of the world in different ways and ways. The air gateway for all of South China (and Guangdong in particular) is Guangzhou Airport. How to get from it to the city? Is it possible to go to the resorts of the South China Sea directly from the airport? Is it a big hub? How not to get lost in this air harbor? And how to pass the time in it with benefit? What do tourists say about their stay at this airport? Our article will tell about all this.
A bit of history
Guangzhou Airport is officially called Baiyun. This name is very poetic, because it means "white clouds" in translation. Previously, the provincial capital of Guangdong had a different airport. But after some time, he ceased to cope with the increased passenger traffic. It was not possible to expand it, since it was located within the city, among residentialbuildings. Then it was decided to build a new airport, and liquidate the old one. A hub called Baiyun received its first flight in 2004. It is five times larger than its predecessor. Almost two billion yuan was spent on its construction. The modern air harbor of South China receives thirty million travelers a year. Thus, in terms of passenger traffic, it ranks second in the country (after Beijing Airport). The hub is the base for China Southern Airlines.
What is Guangzhou Airport
Photos of the air harbor demonstrate its impressive size. The airport consists of one large building connected by galleries with boarding wings that surround the hub from two sides - western and eastern. All check-in counters are located in the main part of the terminal. This is very convenient, because at other airports in the world, passengers need to know where to get off the bus (or metro station) in order to get to the correct check-in hall. So, you enter the main hall of the terminal, look for your flight on the board and head to the desired counter. Numerous shops are also located here. The eastern zone, A, serves passengers flying abroad, while the western, B, is intended for domestic flights. Each zone has its own checkpoints for screening passengers and luggage to ensure security. Sleeves for boarding the aircraft diverge from the side wings. Passengers arrive immediately at the main terminal.
Amenities at the airport
South China's air harbor is amazing. Do not worry that you will not understand the signs in Chinese and get lost. Guangzhou Airport is described by tourists as a very convenient and comfortable air harbor. Everything here is done to make travelers feel comfortable and safe. A huge food court provides a wide selection of cafes and restaurants of both Chinese and European cuisines. In duty-free shops, time will fly by especially imperceptibly, because the prices in them cannot but rejoice. The screening areas are equipped in such a way as to avoid queues. The main terminal has ATMs, financial institutions and car rental offices, a post office, a VAT refund point, a police station, a first-aid post. The lounges have kiosks with souvenirs and the latest press.
Guangzhou Airport: how to get to the city
The new hub was built in Huadu, twenty-eight kilometers from the provincial capital of Guangdong. This allowed the airport to receive and send flights around the clock. The most economical way to get to the city is the subway (second line). The entrance to it is located right in the main terminal. The subway fare will cost seven yuan. Guangzhou Airport is connected to the railway station by direct express bus. Cars run every half an hour, a ticket costs about twenty-five yuan. There are other bus routes that can take you directly to the Pearl Garden and Pearl River hotels,Globelink, White Palace, Sun City and United Star. But public transport runs only from 6:00 to 23:00. If you arrive at night, you have only one option left to get to the city - a taxi. There are many shipping companies in Guangzhou. Their cars differ in logos and, which is convenient for foreigners, in color. The cheapest are yellow, blue and brown taxis. A trip in them will cost approximately 150 yuan.
How to get to Hong Kong
Tourists who come to relax in the resorts of the South China Sea should go to the railway station (by subway, express bus or taxi). And what about those who are interested in the route Guangzhou (airport) - Hong Kong? How to get to the special administrative zone on the peninsula? The distance between these points is 175 kilometers. You can overcome it on a direct bus, the so-called coach. There are several competing companies that carry out such transportation. Their buses also differ in color. These are Go-Go-Bass (red-yellow-white cars), Eternal East Cross-Border Coach (green), China Travel Tours Transportation (white). To get to Hong Kong by train, you must first take the subway to Guangzhou East Railway Station. From there, electric trains are already departing for a special administrative zone.
