Editor's Note:

Welcome to Guangzhou!

欢迎来到广州！

A legendary ancient city whose original site has never shifted in over 2,200 years — where the Maritime Silk Road once thrived. Today, Guangzhou remains a gateway to the world, striding toward a central world city where timeless charm and contemporary vitality coexist.

一座两千余年城址未移的历史名城，海上丝绸之路的帆影曾在此往来不息。如今，广州依然是通达世界的枢纽，正阔步迈向兼具经典魅力与时代活力的中心型世界城市。

Turn the pages of A Rendezvous with Guangzhou and step into a dialogue that spans millennia — to discover Guangzhou is to discover China.

翻开《广州之约》这本文旅手册，赴一场跨越千年的对话，在这里读懂广州，读懂中国。

Click the above image and start flipping through A Rendezvous with Guangzhou

点击此图片，尽情翻阅《广州之约》文旅手册

From Beijing Road Historical and Cultural District to the Canton Fair Complex at Pazhou, Guangzhou's commercial pulse runs strong and ceaseless.

从北京路历史文化街区到琶洲广交会展馆，广州商贸脉搏强劲，活力生生不息；

A wealth of cultural venues dot the city, together weaving a tapestry of human civilization that spans millennia.

多元文化场馆遍布羊城，共同串联起跨越千年的文明脉络；

Stroll along both banks of the Pearl River and take in the city's unique pulse, where ancient and modern blend seamlessly.

漫步珠江两岸，在城市脉动中感受古今交融的独特韵味；

From morning tea dim sum to classic Cantonese dishes, "Dining in Guangzhou" is a reputation that travels far and wide.

从早茶点心到各式粤菜，“食在广州”的美名享誉海内外；

The lilting tunes of Cantonese Opera, the dazzling colors of Guangcai porcelain, the mighty spirit of Southern Lion Dance — these living traditions carry the enduring soul of Lingnan culture.

粤剧婉转、广彩绚丽、醒狮威武……非遗技艺承载着岭南文化的绵长根脉；

Flower Fair Walks and dragon boat races — these ancient customs bring Guangzhou's folk traditions to life, where everyday bustle meets timeless charm.

行花街、扒龙舟……古老习俗勾勒出兼具烟火与古韵的广州民俗画卷；

More wonders await. 

更多精彩，

See you in Guangzhou!

期待与你相遇！

Source: Guangzhou Daily
Creative Direction: Qiu Min, He Chao, Tang Xinying, Zhang Zhong'an, Huang Wanhua
Coordination: Huang Wanhua
Visual Design: Xu Jinkun, Wang Mincong
Technical Development: Zhang Zhenyang, Zeng Yishan
English Translation: Lyu Yun
Text: Zhang Zhong'an, Chen Weiwei, Zeng Fanying, Zhao Wantong
Photos: Guangzhou Daily file photos