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CHINA
GUANGZHOU
CHINA
BEIJING
DIALING CODE
+86 (10)
CURRENCY
RMB1 = PHP6.58/US$0.16
TOUCHDOWN
Arrive at the Beijing Capital
International Airport (BCIA). After clearing customs
and claiming baggage, catch the downtown
airport shuttles or taxis outside the arrival lobby.
en.bcia.com.cn
BY DAY
Want to see the city on two wheels? Then
cycle and sightsee through Beijing’s
hutongs
or
alleys, or explore some of its mountain bike trails.
Sign up for one of the many tours courtesy of Bike
Beijing.
www.bikebeijing.com
BY NIGHT
Hit Más on the east side of Gulou in
the Yonghegong district for tropical cocktails and
tapas. For cool nights, the outdoor areas at Penghao
Theater Café are perfect for celebrating with friends.
This hutong café serves a mean falafel.
SLEEP
At the Langham Place, Beijing Capital
Airport, you can expect very innovative service
within a posh, artsy environment.
beijingairport.
langhamplacehotels.com
DIALING CODE
+86 (20)
CURRENCY
RMB1 = PHP6.58/US$0.16
TOUCHDOWN
Board the Airport Express
bus from the airport for about RMB10–30
(PHP66–197). Taxis from the airport cost about
RMB120 (PHP788) for the 28km-long ride to
Haizhu Square in the city.
BY DAY
Behold the natural beauty of White
Clouds Mountain, with its majestic peaks and
network of valleys. Spend a day walking and
appreciating the lush landscape, particularly the
Zhoujiang River atop the mountain.
BY NIGHT
On a clear night, opt for a cruise on
Pearl River. A one-hour tour will take you from
the Canton Tower down to the jetty. The gorgeous
lights on the buildings are perfect for photo ops —
so take lots of pictures!
SLEEP
The recently renovated White Swan Hotel
has a big swimming pool, clean rooms with great
views of the Pearl River, and excellent restaurants.
www.whiteswanhotel.com
Guangzhou used to be known
as Canton.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
BEST BRUNCH
Southern China
for dim sum, and Deluxe Restaurant in
Tianhe for late morning
yum cha.
BEST DINNER
Try Bing Sheng
Cantonese restaurant. Be ready for long
queues, though, as it’s very popular!
INSIDER TIP
Avoid paying taxis
with RMB50 or 100 bills. Dishonest
drivers swap them with fake ones on
unwary passengers.
Michael
Gohu Yu
manager of a
multinational
company
BEST BREAKFAST
Definitely
the blueberry muffins you can get from
Costa Coffee.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Take home a
variety of individually wrapped Beijing
snacks for family and friends.
BEST BUYS
Nanlugoxiang is the
place to go to for unique souvenirs and
shopping. Just remember to haggle for
the best price.
Dana
Mercado
homemaker