Ruijie & Sascha
Trail of China · May 2025
Tianhe District
Modern CBD · Canton Tower · Shopping malls — the most convenient base for first-time visitors.
Why You'll Love It
Tianhe is Guangzhou's modern center — the CBD, the shopping malls, the Canton Tower across the river, and the best metro connections. If you're a first-time visitor, staying in Tianhe puts you within 15 minutes of everything on the metro. The Zhujiang New Town area has the best restaurants, bars, and the Canton Tower riverfront walk.
About Tianhe District
Tianhe District (天河区) is Guangzhou's central business district. It's home to Zhujiang New Town, the Canton Tower riverfront, Tee Mall shopping center, and the city's best-connected metro hub. Most first-time visitors should base themselves here.
Practical Details
Getting There
From Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, take Line 3 to Tiyu Xilu (60 min, ¥12). From Guangzhou South, take Line 2 to Gongyuanqian then Line 1 to Tiyu Xilu (40 min, ¥7).
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