Getting Around Guangzhou: Transportation Guide

Public Bus
The public bus in Guangzhou charges CNY 1 to CNY 2.

The first tour-bus line has been opened in Nansha District which is located at the south end of Guangzhou City center. It is good news for tourists in Guangzhou as they can spend just CNY15 to take this bus line traveling anywhere in Nansha at weekends (Sat and Sun). One ticket may be used an unlimited number of times within the same day. As the bus departure station is at Nansha Jinzhou Station of Metro Line 4, it is convenient for tourists to use this bus line. At weekends, the first bus departs at 09:30 and then once every 20 minutes. This bus line passes through two popular scenic spots in Nansha District -- Panyu Sunflower Garden and Nansha Wetland Park, making the one-day tour in Nansha much easier for visitors.

 Taxi
Guangzhou has very convenient transportation with public buses, trams, special bus lines and subway lines.
A Guangzhou taxi charges CNY 7 for the first 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles), and CNY 2.6 for succeeding kilometers.

You can bargain with the driver if you take a taxi at night.

 By Ferry
Guangzhou water transport is made up of Suigang Passenger Port, Zhoutouzui Passenger Port, Zengcheng Xintang Passenger Port, Panyu Lianhuashan and Nansha Passenger Port, all operating direct ships to Hong Kong. In addition, Dashatou Passenger Port and Xidi Passenger Port run ships to other areas.

On April 10, 2007, six water buses began to run along the channel of the Pearl River in Guangzhou, supplying residents and tourists with a more convenient transport service. There are four ports along the line - Zhongda Passenger Port, Tianzi Passenger Port, Xidi Passenger Port and Fangcun Passenger Port. The whole journey only takes 25 minutes - the ticket is 1RMB to 2RMB.

Subway
Subway Line 1 of Guangzhou has been in operation since 1999. It runs from Xilang in the Fangcun District in southwest Guangzhou to the East Railway Station. Ticket prices range from RMB 2 to RMB 5.

Subway Line 2 runs from Sanyuanli in the Baiyun District to Wanshengwei in the Haizhu District. The ticket prices vary from RMB 2 to RMB 6.

Subway Line 3 runs from the East Railway Station to Panyu Square; its branch runs from Tianhe Bus Station to West Tiyu Road. The ticket prices range from RMB 2 to RMB 8.

Subway Line 4 runs from Wanshengwei to Huangge including the Daxue Cheng (University Town) Special Section which has only five stops from Wanshengwei to Xinzao. The ticket prices range from RMB 2 to RMB 8.

Coins are convenient for you to buy tokens through the TVM (Ticket Vending Machine). You can get coins at a bank or a changemaker. Banknotes are also acceptable.