I’m a local from Guangzhou and live very close to Shipai Village (石牌村).

Shipai is sometimes described online as one of Guangzhou’s — or even China’s — most famous “slums.” It’s actually a huge and extremely dense urban village right in the center of Tianhe.

The contrast is pretty wild: narrow alleys, “handshake buildings,” tiny apartments, street food and small shops, while just outside the village you have modern office towers, malls and some of Guangzhou’s most expensive neighborhoods.

It’s definitely not a typical tourist attraction, but I think it’s one of the most interesting places to see another side of Guangzhou.

If anyone is curious about Shipai Village, urban villages, what daily life there is actually like, or how to visit respectfully, feel free to ask me in the comments. I’m happy to answer questions as a local.

hi all, I’ll be in Guangzhou early next year and I am looking for a gym and/or a swimming pool. We will be staying near 人民公园.

I'm a Guangzhou local who just graduated and earned my master degree last month. As I'm considering open my own e-commerce company, I'm looking for someone who is willing to take me to the Cantom fair for a visit.

My qualication:

-IELTS 7.5 with 7.0 in speaking

-Bachelor degree in Business English

What I can offer:

- Free translation for one day. I'm fluent in Madarin, English and Cantonese, and I also aquire basic knowledge in business.

- Tour guide in Guangzhou maybe? I'm quite familiar with the local cuisine here…so if you're interested in local foodie, I will be glad to offer you a list of recommdation ;)

Anyways, please feel free to contact me if you're interested ;)

In Guangzhou, We are hosting an English board game event on Nov 1st at 7:00 PM at Tianxin Yuchi 娱池(5th floor,
Tianhe Xintiandi shopping mall天河新天地. You can go to Tianhe Coach Terminal by subway, and go out from D exit). We will chat in English and play board games. We have hundreds of board games. 
Players participating in the event will receive Yuchi tickets, allowing them to experience other entertainment activities within Yuchi.

Event price is 40 yuan.

More information is in our Discord https://discord.gg/EDKvqhEnP

Title: Canton Fair April 2027 — Best Dates for Steel, Construction Materials, Furniture & Household Products?

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to visit the Canton Fair in Guangzhou in April 2027. My goal is to find reliable Chinese manufacturers and suppliers for construction projects, property development, and residential furnishing in the Philippines.

I'm interested in a wide range of products, including:

1. Steel & Structural Construction Materials

• Steel doors and security doors
• 10 mm and 16 mm reinforcing steel bars (rebars)
• Steel decking and metal deck sheets
• Structural steel, steel sections, and metal framing
• Roofing sheets and accessories
• Other building and construction materials

2. Building Finishes & Interior Materials

• Tiles and flooring
• Bathroom fixtures and sanitary ware
• Doors, windows, and aluminum systems
• Lighting and electrical products
• Hardware, tools, and construction accessories

3. Furniture & Household Products

• Home and office furniture
• Cabinets, tables, chairs, and wardrobes
• Kitchenware and household essentials
• Home decorations and other residential products

I'd appreciate advice from experienced Canton Fair visitors, importers, contractors, and property developers.

My questions are:

1. Which phases and exact dates in April 2027 should I attend to cover these product categories?
2. Are steel doors, reinforcing steel bars, steel decking, and structural steel actually exhibited at the Canton Fair, or should I visit specialized steel manufacturers and wholesale markets in China?
3. Is it worth attending both Phase 1 and Phase 2, or would Phase 2 be sufficient?
4. Which cities or industrial areas near Guangzhou would you recommend for visiting steel manufacturers, furniture factories, and building-material suppliers?
5. Can importing steel and construction materials from China be cost-effective compared with buying locally in the Philippines?
6. What should I know about minimum order quantities, container loading, shipping costs, customs duties, and Philippine import requirements?
7. Are there any recommended trade markets, factories, or exhibitions for construction materials and steel products?

My priority is finding reliable manufacturers, competitive wholesale prices, and suppliers capable of exporting to the Philippines. I'm also interested in establishing long-term supplier relationships for future projects.

Any advice from people with actual sourcing and importing experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi all. I went to Baiyun Leather City about two weeks ago from HK.
When I arrived, every shops were almost empty of products because of police patrols in the mall.
What’s the current situation ? Are the vendors doing this on regular basis ? Is there a specific day in the week when they empty their shops ?

Hello, We are going to attend this Canton fair, and looking for someone who has experience to find right manufacturers to guide us. Please share your contacts.

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A hands-on massage focused on muscle tension and relaxation. A good option if you prefer a more traditional Chinese massage experience.

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A relaxing massage using massage oils, ideal if you'd prefer a gentler, more soothing experience.

🦶 3. Chinese Foot Spa
Take a break with a warm foot soak and, depending on the venue and package, a foot massage. A nice way to relax after walking around Guangzhou all day.

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Feel free to DM me if you'd like some help finding a suitable place!

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Hi all,

I have an ebike and I would like bring it back to life a little, like a new spray job, maybe some new brakes etc.

Does anyone know of any reputable stores that offers these services?

It's a xiaoniu 小牛

Thanks in advance

Hi guys!

Travelling from Delhi to Auckland via Guangzhou a few days before Christmas. The airline is China Southern and my checked luggage will go straight to Auckland from Delhi. I will be landing in Guangzhou at 5.10 AM and departing for Auckland at 3.10 PM. I have always wanted to visit China, and although I will plan a bigger holiday at some point, I was wondering if I have enough time to make a short excursion into Guanzhou city and get a small taste of China. Is that feasible given the time I am there?

How should I travel to the city, what should I see and is it even worth it?

I am a New Zealand citizen, so should have visa free entry into China (?).

Thanks in advance!

Traveling to Guangzhou in end December! Planning to keep it simple with my outfits. For top, is Tshirt and windbreaker generally enough? Bottom probably something below knee.

I’m trying to figure out whether we’ll realistically make our connection and what the fastest way between terminals is.

Arrive with Air Serbia at 18:54
Depart with Cambodia Airways at 21:40
Connection time: 2 hours and 46 minutes
Self transfer, no checked luggage.

Cambodia Airways has confirmed that online check-in isn’t available for my booking, so I must check in at their airport counter. I have to get through immigration at terminal 2, go to terminal 3 to reach the desk for Cambodia airways and then go through security. Can I make it?😫🙏🏼

Hello! Im looking for someone who I can do business with here in the Phils. I am a filipino looking for chinese business partner. Any business I am open for discussion. Cheers!

Im planning a trip next year. Will be in GZ 4 days. This will be my first time visiting and not staying at the family house.

Our plan so far is to visit shamian island, one link and women's clothes shopping(one day shopping only!), Yuexiu park(or something similar), we already went to baiyun last time. For shopping, I want to go to small local stores/brands, not international brands. Possible over to the wedding street for a qipao or maybe a hanfu.

Is this location convenient? My family home is near Haizhu square and this hotel looks like a quick didi over there.

Im looking at this hotel because im planning to get a credit card and use the points.

The other option is to get the marriot card and stay in tianhe. But I think this hotel is closer to more of the things we plan on doing.

Hi everyone! I work in custom clothing and sportswear in China, and I’m hoping to attend Phase 3 of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, October 31–November 4.

Is anyone attending who could use a Chinese-speaking assistant? I’d be happy to help with supplier communication, taking notes, and discussing clothing products and customization. It would also be nice to meet people in the industry.

I would need an overseas buyer to apply for an accompanying assistant badge for me through the official Canton Fair system. I’ll cover my own badge fee and treat you to lunch as a thank-you.

The application needs to be submitted at least two calendar days before the planned visit, so I’m posting ahead of time.

If this sounds useful, feel free to comment or DM me. Thanks!

Planning to visit china before end of the year and start something of my own. If you are someone dealing in the same or know someone HMU. Thanks

Beijing background based in Toronto. Already been here in Guangzhou for Phase I & II, looking for some new friends. Maybe we could go together and grab a coffee after.

I will also go to the Chang long Halloween night on Oct 31st. Anyone interested?

I'm in Guanzhou at the moment - can any point me where I can find cute ready to wear clothing like these?

hi, Im from Ph, is there someone i can go explore guangzhou with

Hey everyone! Since it’s Canton Fair season, I thought it would be a good chance to meet people from different parts of the world and learn about their cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

I know meeting someone online can feel a little risky at first, and trust takes time to build. I’m not a tour guide, but I’d be happy to show you around Guangzhou in my spare time, I’m doing this because I genuinely enjoy meeting people, with no hidden agenda and nothing expected in return. I spend most of my weekdays at work, so I’d also love to meet people outside my usual work circle and hopefully make some genuine friends along the way.

A little about me: (28M) I grew up in Guangzhou and have spent most of my life here. I’m currently working in corporate finance, and I’d love to meet people outside my usual work circle and hear different stories about life around the world.

If you’re interested, feel free to DM me! I’d be happy to share my WeChat so we can communicate more easily and make plans to meet up.

Saturday night we had an amazing time at Jojo‘s Riverside and plan to go back tonight for a founders event and wanted to make sure other grand founders and architects and their teams are planning to go there as well if you haven’t heard about this place it’s an amazing view and the vibes are Global!

Hi! I’m visiting GZ for the first time next month and would love to visit any local skateparks. I’m still a beginner so just looking for flat ground mostly.

If anyone has recommendations for places to check out please let me know! Thank you!!

Hi everyone!

I have a Chinese friend who speaks fluent English and can help with translation and negotiation at the Canton Fair.

If you're visiting the fair and need help communicating with suppliers, negotiating prices, or understanding product details, feel free to DM me. I can connect you with them.

Thanks! 🙂