Guangzhou is a huge port city located northwest of the famous Hong Kong. It lies on the Pearl River. This is one of the largest cities in China. It is considered many-sided, in connection with this it has several names, for example, Yang chen - the city of goats, or Sui chen - the city of rice ears.
The metropolis is famous for its modern, avant-garde-style high-rise buildings, some of which are occupied by the best hotels in Guangzhou. Also noteworthy is the building of the opera house, which resembles a sea stone and was designed by architect Zaha Hadid. Every year, the city is visited by millions of foreigners, as well as residents of other regions of the country. The purpose of the trip is different for everyone - tourism, business, shopping, etc. For their stay in the city there are various types of guest establishments - hostels, guest houses, hotel complexes, and, of course, representative offices of the world's best hotel chains - magnificent hotels in downtown Guangzhou. In this article, we will present to your attention the best of them, but first we will talk a little about the city itself.
The Pearl of China on the Pearl River
Guangzhou after Beijing and Shanghai is the third largest and fourth largest city in China. Hewas founded in the 8th century BC and is considered one of the oldest cities in the world. Despite this, he managed to preserve his history, rich culture and unique flavor to this day. At the same time, Guangzhou today is an ultra-modern commercial and industrial center of global importance. According to history, it was from here, from the port of Guangzhou, that the legendary Silk Road began. True, in those distant times the city was called differently - Canton.
Historical value
What attracts tourists to Guangzhou? Any guide will tell you that more than 150 different sights are concentrated here in the city - natural and historical monuments. The symbol of the city is the statue of five goats, which is located in the largest city park, Yuexiu. There are other attractions on its territory: an old observation tower, the Zhenghailou Museum, an obelisk in memory of the revolutionary, the first president of China, Sun Yat-sen, as well as a fragment of a unique city wall dating back to the Ming era. In another beautiful park, Haichun is home to the ancient Guangzhou Monastery. There are many other religious temples in the city, each of which is distinguished by unprecedented beauty of architecture.
For fauna lovers there is an amazing night zoo, which, among other things, organizes circus performances. Hotels in Guangzhou are especially crowded during the various festivals that fill the city. This is a flower festival (January 28), culinary, etc.
How to get to Guangzhou?
From Moscow to get to Guangzhou directlythe flight is possible on the airliners of the Russian company Aeroflot, and with transfers - on the aircraft of Turkish Airlines, Emirates and other carriers. A two-way ticket costs about 24,000 rubles, and the travel time for a direct flight is 9.5 hours. You can also get to Guangzhou from other cities of the Middle Kingdom, and Hong Kong is closest to it. The air gate of the city is called Baiyun - this is one of the largest airports in South China. From here you can get to the city either by train, or by metro, or by bus or taxi. By the way, as in the whole civilized world, China's hotels in Guangzhou are no exception, they provide tourists who booked a room with them with a transfer from the airport to the hotel itself.
Guangzhou beaches
Is this city considered a seaside resort? Unfortunately not, however, there are even very good beaches on the banks of the Pearl River, especially in the Livan area. They have sun loungers with umbrellas, changing cabins, showers - in a word, everything that relies on the beach. If there were no showers, then here you can have a very good rest.
Guangzhou Hotels
Of the many thousands of tourists who arrive daily in this metropolis, most stay in hotels. There are many representatives of famous hotel chains in the city, many of which belong to the 5 category. These are Sheraton, Hilton, Shangri La, etc. However, three and four star hotels are quite comfortable and provide tourists with ideal conditions for their stay. Prices in Guangzhou hotels are different and can vary from 100 to 1000 NCY and above (1 yuan is ≈ 9rubles).
During the days of international festivals, as well as during the celebration of the Chinese New Year, prices increase significantly, and then the “discount period” begins. Does the service in the hotels of this city meet international standards? You can safely answer this question: “Yes!” In all respects, Guangzhou hotels can be considered the best in the entire region. Since there is no central heating system in the city, each of them has its own autonomous station or split system. Spa centers are an obligatory attribute of five-star hotels. Many of them are equipped with state-of-the-art conference rooms with business centers, which is why they often host various international conferences.
Shangri-La Hotel
This is one of the best five-star hotels in Guangzhou. It offers a wonderful view of the Pearl River, as well as magnificent landscaped gardens. "Shangri-La" is perfect for stopping businessmen, as it is located within walking distance from the international convention center. It takes 40 minutes to get here from the airport. The interior of the hotel is designed in a modern style, but with an oriental accent. The rooms, regardless of category, have everything you need for a perfect holiday. The interior of the hotel includes a well-equipped fitness center with a gym, a giant indoor pool, and another, outdoor, located in a landscaped garden. There are tennis courts here. Shangri-La has several restaurants and cafe-bars.
Sheraton Guangzhou
Another five-star hotel belonging to the famous Sheraton hotel chain can also be attributed to the best hotels in Gianzhou. It is located in the very center of the city. It has a great spa, fitness club and outdoor pool. The hotel rooms are just great for both leisure and work, and in the public area there are many rooms for business negotiations, various conferences, seminars, etc. The hotel restaurant is known throughout the area for its delicious cuisine (mainly Chinese). However, for lovers of European cuisine, there is the Feast restaurant.
Baiyun Hotel
But this 5 hotel does not belong to any hotel chain, and yet here you can find the highest quality service. The Baiyun Hotel in Guangzhou is located in the heart of the business center. Within walking distance from it is the Druzhba department store. This is a real paradise for shoppers. In the department store you can find boutiques of almost all famous world brands: Chanel, Dior, GUCCI, Versace, Fendi, etc. Nearby you can find an incredible number of restaurants, as well as bars and nightclubs. In short, life around the hotel is in full swing, but Baiyun Hotel itself is always quiet and peaceful, and all thanks to the excellent soundproofing.
Guangzhou Planet Hotel 4
And this hotel can be called the best among four-star hotels in Guangzhou. It is located on Zhanqian Road. Buyers love to come herefrom all over the world, as a wholesale clothing market is located 500 meters from the hotel. The interior of the “Planet” is very interesting, the theme of the universe, that is, space, is used. The hotel is also convenient as a starting point for excursions to many attractions. All rooms are well equipped and comfortable for a comfortable stay.
Each of the tourists will tell you that the hotel "Guangzhou Planet 4 " - just perfect service, and it is in no way inferior to a five-star. At the same time, prices here are an order of magnitude lower than in top-class hotels.
Guangzhou Yi Long International Apartment(Pazhou Exhibition Center Branch) 3
I would also like to introduce you to one of the economical hotels in Gianzhou, which consists of apartments with their own kitchens and bathrooms. It is also located nearby (only 3.4 km) from the international exhibition and congress center. The hotel is very suitable for families, as each room consists of a bedroom, living room, kitchen and work areas. The bathroom has a hairdryer, towels, cosmetics and toiletries. Although this is a 3-star hotel, the rooms are cleaned daily.
Since the city is conducive to shopping, and sometimes guests can buy a huge number of different things that cannot fit in the room, the hotel has a left-luggage office for this (for a fee).
Conclusion
In the Guangzhou metropolis, you can find a huge variety of accommodation options. These are the most economical hostels, andguest houses, and hotels of various categories, including extra class. Each of the tourists chooses according to their means and preferences. However, it should be noted that, regardless of the category, service in China is at a fairly high level.
