- General Information
- Guangdong is China's most populous province with 100-110 million people
- Located in southeast China, holds Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong
- Known for major international trading center and Cantonese language
- Notable Features
- Famous for shopping, especially in Guangzhou and Shenzhen
- Home to world's third-highest observation center, Canton Tower
- Hosts annual Canton Fair, China's Number One Exhibition
- Features world's longest sea-crossing bridge, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
- Language and Culture
- Cantonese spoken by 67 million people, 80% in Guangzhou
- Teochew dialect spoken in southeastern Guangdong
- Famous for Cantonese cuisine, known for mild, fresh dishes
- Birthplace of martial arts, including Nanquan and Cantonese opera
- Transportation
- Connected by extensive bullet trains to major Chinese cities
- Major airports in Guangzhou and Shenzhen
- Hong Kong-Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway opened in 2018
- Major Cities
- Guangzhou serves as gateway with modern architecture and shopping
- Shenzhen transformed from fishing village to Silicon Valley
- Chaozhou known for authentic Cantonese culture and cuisine
- Foshan birthplace of martial arts and Cantonese opera
- Shantou showcases Western-style architecture and early trading port history
- Jiangmen features unique diaolou watchtowers and hot springs