City Info --- About Guangzhou
Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, is one of China's main industrial centers, covering an area of 7,434 square kilometers, and with a population of over 6 million.Guangzhou stands at the confluence of the East River, West River and North River, with its land sloping from north-east to south-west, and an alluvial plain in the south and south-west parts. It adjoins the South China Sea, and is crisscross with rivers and streams. It has south subtropical marine climate with an annual average temperature of 21.8 degree Celsius, rainfall of 1694 millimeters, and a frost-free period of 345 days. It's abundant in agricultural and aquatic resources. Its mineral resources include coal, salt, copper, iron, zinc, lead and limestone.
Guangzhou's industry covers machinery, shipbuilding, textiles, sugar-refinery, household electrical appliances, computers, petrochemicals, light industrial products for daily use, rubber products and garments. The Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone situated in Huangpu has already taken shape. Guangzhou has advanced agriculture, abounding in rice, sugarcanes, fruits, freshwater fish and oil crops.
Guangzhou is communication hub of Guangdong Province, with railways and highways radiating in all directions, and convenient inland-water, coastal and ocean transport. Huangpu is the biggest seaport in the South, ranking fifth in volume of freight handled in China. Its airport stands also in the forefront in passenger transport.
Guangzhou is South China's biggest national-and-foreign-oriented city with flourishing commerce, and China's chief foreign trade center as well. It's also China's famous historical and cultural city. The city with long summer and no winter is always green with flowers in bloom all the year round, hence reputed as "Flower City". Its scenic spots and historical sites include Guangxiao Temple, Liurong Temple and White Clouds Mountain scenic area etc.
Tips for Travel
Credit Card and Currency Policies: All foreign-oriented hotels and large shopping malls in Guangzhou accept intentionally popular credit cards such as American Express, Diners Card, JCB, VISA and MasterCard. The Bank of China is specifically engaged in dealing with the transactions of credit cards issued abroad. Most foreign currencies can be converted into RMB at hotel banks. The International Arrivals area of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport also has foreign currency exchange counters set up by Guangdong Development Bank providing foreign currency exchange services for American Dollars, Euros, Japanese Yen, and Hong Kong Dollars.
Useful Numbers:
Police: 110
Travel complaint 86666666
Fire: 119
IDD register: 115
Ambulance: 120
Baiyun Airport Enquiries: 36066999
Visa, Entry & Exit: 83119147
DD operator inquiries: 116
Travel consultation 83352856
Tobacco Control:
Guangzhou Regulations on Tobacco Control has officially become effective on September 1, 2010.Under the regulations, smoking is banned in 12 categories of public places, including the premises of national agencies and public institutions; in such places, no smoking room or area is set up.
About Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center
Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center locates at the heart of the traditional central axis of Guangzhou. In the south, there are two five-star hotels, the China Hotel and the Dong Fang Hotel. With an airport Express Line, a railway station, bus stops and 2 entrances to Guangzhou Subway Line 2 which links the southern and northern parts of the city, it's very convenient for accommodation and transportation.
The Exhibition Center consists of three exhibition halls covering an area of 25,000㎡ in total. Hall Number 2, the main exhibition hall, is in a new 3-story building with a light steel structure. With the exhibition area of 23,000㎡, it has a capacity of holding 900 standard booths. The new hall is 8 meters high and equipped with mature considerations for the flow of individuals and goods. It was collocated with 8 entrances, 2 automatic escalators, 3 elevators and 8 walking staircases. There are multi-functional conference halls, business center, coffee shop, catering service for Chinese and western food, resting place and so on. In addition, there are sufficient superior ventilation, electricity and water facilities indoors and a parking lot with 200 parking spaces outdoors. The layout of the exhibition center is simple, spacious shape and with completed facilities. Since it was put into use in October 2002，It holds 50 exhibitions every year and keeps on its charm and advantages in attracting more exhibitions.
Guangzhou is the center of politics, economic, culture and communication in the southern China. It is one of the three biggest exhibition cities in China. Striding energetically forward as an international exhibition city with commercial assembling and radiating ability, and wide marketing prospect, it is an ideal place for all types of exhibitions. Jinhan Exhibition Center aims to provide superior service to exhibition, promote trade and economics with its superior geographic location, excellent facilities, professional service, as well as multiform cooperation with excellence exhibition organizations from home and abroad.