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About Guangzhou
Guangzhou may lack the appeal of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, but it’s trying. China’s 3rd largest mainland city is catching-up with western hotels and western-leaning entertainment.
Unfortunately if it’s a gay holiday you are looking for you will be very disappointed. There are only a handful of gay bars, and they are not that great. Usually only frequented by locals.
We have listed one gay sauna as it’s the only one worth listing at this time. Beware of migrants trying to rip you off and STD’s are very high here.
If you can travel, you are better off in Beijing or Shanghai.
Guangzhou Hotels
Grand Palace Hotel
A good all-round 4-star especially for the business traveller. Well-located in the centre of the business district of Tianhe. Facilities are solid rather than great, including a gym and western cuisine. Good value-for-money option if you’re avoiding the big chains.
No.148 Linhe Zhong RoadTianhe district
Tel No: +86 20 3884 0968
Guangzhou Oriental Resort
Classy 5-star that was built in 1994 and remodeled in 2002. Attractive location next to the scenic Mount Baiyu and the Jinzhoung Lake. Facilities are excellent both inside the hotel and outdoor. Not the liveliest inside but a good call if you want to get away from it all when you put your head down.
1068 Bai Yun Ave SouthTel No: +86 20 8663 2888
The Garden Hotel
Impressive 5-star with a reputation as one of the best in the country. Big and bright – this one wouldn’t look at all out of place in Vegas. Amenities and facilites are second to none. Great central location just in case you aren’t satisfied with what’s going on here.
368 Huanshi Dong LuTel No: +86 20 8335 0706
Shangri-La Hotel
Classy city offering from this classy international chain. Great central location with river views to top things off. 5 restaurants and 3 bars so there’s plenty going on in here. This is how luxury should be.
1 Hui Zhan Dong RoadHai Zhu District
Tel No: +86 20 8917 8888
Dong Fang Hotel
Luxury commercial 5-star that’s hosted some big names over the years. Renovated in 2006 and back as one of the city’s top options. Downtown location that’s not bad for getting out and into the action. Lower-cost option (while still staying in a 5-star).
Liu Hua Road 120Tel No: +86 20 8666 9900
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou
5-star big chain luxury from this impressive Hyatt offering. Great location in Guangzhous new Central Business District in Pearl River, New City. In-house dining and drinking are impressive. Leisure facilities are something else especially the 25-metre rooftop pool.
12 Zhujiang West RoadPearl River New City
Tianhe DistrictTel No: + 86 20 8396 1234
Guangzhou Bars / Club
Strange Brew
Canadian-owned bar that’s built-up a loyal following. Widely-seen as the best place in town to get a good burger and a cheap imported beer. Simple laid-back friendly kinda joint. Very popular with expats especially North Americans.
Ming Yue Yi XiangWu Yang Xin Cheng
Tel No: +86 20 8737 8572
Fabula Club
The Fabula Club is in a separate room from the bar area.This makes it easier to chat in the bar area.Both areas have full service bars.Not that good but one of only a few choices for local gays.
G/F and B/F 28 Shui Yin Lu South End(close to the cross road with Huanshi Do)
Tel No: 2169
Cave Bar
Red-lit basement bar/club that can get pretty lively. Western in style and music with a real party reputation. Expect a mixed clientele in here. Rowdy and a little seedy if that’s your thing.
B/F Zhujiang Bldg360 Huanshi Dong lu
Tel No: +86 20 8386 3660
Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
Possibly the the most famous pub in Guangzhou. Solid Irish-pub-overeas with all the bells-and-whistles. Live music is a big thing here – rock, jazz, folk and pop. Food is a wide array of Irish, Italian and fusion cuisine.
Ground FloorBing Hua Hotel
2 Tian He Bei LuTel No: +86 20 3886 2675
Velvet
Velvet is a dance club.Frequented by local gays as not really any other place to go.Good music and a busy crowd.
1/F no 403 International Electronic MansionHuanshi Dong Lu
Chinese Overseas VillageTel No: +86 20 8732-7801
C:Union
Well-known and popular city bar/club. Clientele is probably 80%+ expats and some ‘arty’ locals. Gets pretty lively in here later on (open from 5pm – 2am). A good shout for hearing aytipical live music like reggae or classic rock.
No.115 Shuiyin RdChengshihui
Tel No: +86 20 8704 7357
Guangzhou Restaurants
Datong Restaurant
Chinese cuisine at one of the city’s veteran dining establishments. Cool spot that occupies all eight storeys of an old riverfront building. Popular with the locals, so make sure you book well in adavance if you’re coming here. Noisy chaotic and lively.
Nanfang Dasha63 Yanjiang Xi Lu
Colonial CantonTel No: +86 20 8188 8988
Guangzhou Restaurant
Garden-style restaurant serving traditional Chinese fare. Long-standing and well-known option; seen by many as the best traditional restaurant in the city. This place has trained a number of top Chinese chefs and given birth to a number of well-known dishes. Not too expensive and expect it to get noisy.
No.2 Wenchang Rd.Tel No: +86 20 8188 8388
The Tandoor
The latest Chinese Branch of this popular Indian chain. Like elsewhere in their empire expect a large range of North Indian favourites. Housed within the 4-star Asia International Hotel. Has only recently opened but already probably the best Indian in the city.
Asia International HotelNo.326 Section 1
Huan Shi Dong LuTel No: +86 20 6260 8999
Buongiorno
New-ish and highly-popular Italian restaurant. Prime location in the popular Jian She Liu Ma Lu area – you’re close to plenty of drinking options. Owned and staffed by Italians – this is the real deal. Award-winning for good reason.
30 3/F Yi An Plaza33 Jian She Liu Road
Tel No: +86 20 8363 3587
Qba
Latin-American bar and restaurantat the Westin. All the main American and Tex-Mex dishes are available here. Also features an outdoor area Cuban cigar lounge and live music. Guangzhou isn’t laden with American restaurants – this is one of only a small number in the city.
The Westin Guangzhou6 Lin He Zhong Road
Tian He DistrictTel No: +86 20 2886 6868
La Seine
La Seine is probably Guangzhou’s leading French restaurant. Located on Er Sha Island inside the Xing Hai concert hall. Not cheap – but this is a classy place with excellent high-end cuisine. One of 4 throughout the country.
Xinghai Concert HallQing Bo Lu Er Sha Dao
Tel No: +86 20 8735 8332
Guangzhou Arts, Culture and Leisure
Xiangjiang Safari Park
Xiangjiang Safari Park is biggest animal theme park in Asia.It opened to the public in 1997.The park has already received over 10000000 tourists.There are 460 species among them there are many international endangered animals.
Yingbin RoadPanyu District Guangzhou
Tel No: +8620 8478 3333
Oriental Studio 2000
Amusement park – film/TV studio. Very-loosely modelled on Universal Studios. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features a Ferris wheel, roller coaster and other fairground rides and a lake with pleasure boats.
Dajing ZhongluDong Fang Leyuan
Tel No: +86 20 8662 8628 Ext. 316
Chimelong Water Park
The first international standard and largest water park in Asia. Located on a site of over 200000 sq metres. This place genuinely stands up well next to its counterparts from around the globe. Not just for the kids.
Panyu DistrictTel No: +86 20 8479 2222
Guangzhou Museum of Art
The Guangzhou Museum is China’s only large-scale modernized art museum.That features multiple prominent artists thematic exhibitions and exchange shows.Traditional Chinese paintings oil paintings prints watercolors cartoons sculptures.Closed on Mondays.
13 Luhu RoadGuangzhou
Tel No: +8620 8365 9337
Tian He Sports Centre
Large and well-equipped sports stadium. Was one of the host venues of the 6th and 9th National Games of China. Facilities include swimming, tennis and basketball. Also includes some indoor options – snooker, badminton, table tennis etc.
Tiyu Lu WestTian He
Tel No: +86 20 3879 8531
Blue Note
Arguably the best jazz bar in the city. Live music every Thu-Sat and open from 7.30pm-2am. Nothing too fancy to look at – more earthy than trendy. Entrance fee is pretty light and the drinks are inexpensive.
G/F 165 Taojin Lu(opposite 7-11)
Tel No: +86 20 8359 3384
Guangzhou Adult Entertainment
YK Club
The biggest most glamorous gay sauna in Guangzhou.It feels positively huge compared to all the small poky and dingy saunas.They have private rooms that may be rented for Y$50/hour.Ideal if you meet a hot guy.
3/F Li Kang Mansion970 Kangwang Bei Lu
(opposite the gate of No. 4 Middle School)Tel No: -5770