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Guangzhou Shi

City in Guangdong, China

Overview

Guangzhou is a dynamic metropolis along the Pearl River, renowned for its Cantonese cuisine, blend of old and new architecture, and as a gateway to southern China. It's a key hub for commerce, culture, and transport, offering visitors both modern attractions and deep-rooted traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Guangdong
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
23.37°, 113.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
67
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
83
Monthly Cost
$1,399
Local Cost
$727
Local Income
$950
Cashless
95
English
36
Temperature
21.5°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
13.9°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1867 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CAN
Distance
22 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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