Where to stay

An architectural wonder in the clouds, the Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou offers sublime panoramic views of the city from luxurious rooms, a sky-lit atrium lobby on the 74th floor and seven dining and drinking venues, including Italian fusion restaurant Caffe Mondo.

Another testament to Guangzhou’s love of skyscraper hotels and blending old with new is the Rosewood Guangzhou, the world’s tallest five-star hotel, where high-end mod-cons and an observation deck complement bespoke Chinese art and textiles.

For the younger party crowd, there’s the trendy W Guangzhou, where pumping beats from in-house DJs, skilled mixologists and contemporary rooms attract influencers from far and wide who come to soak in this exhilarating city’s energy and optimism.

How to get there

Cathay Pacific runs daily flights between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, with a flight time of about one hour. You can also book a combined flight and ferry ticket from Cathay Pacific* directly to Pazhou Ferry Terminal, part of downtown Guangzhou. All you have to do is type in “Guangzhou, Pazhou Ferry Terminal (PFT)” as your final destination when you book your flights, and your luggage will be checked through to your final destination, as if you’re embarking on a connecting plane.

You can also take a bus, private car or ferry from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou. As well as buses and private car services from Hong Kong, trains to Guangzhou depart several times a day from West Kowloon.

* If you’re departing from Taiwan China, you’ll need to book your flight ticket with us and your ferry ticket via the ferry operator. Before dropping your bags at your departing airport, please let us know that you’ve purchased tickets separately and we’ll make the necessary arrangements.