Day trip from Foshan to Guangzhou
Guangzhou lies 16 km (10 mi) north-east of Foshan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 16 km (10 mi) apart, Guangzhou is a realistic day trip from Foshan: about 15 min each way by road.
| Foshan | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9 million | 18.7 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 528000 | 510000 |
What to see in Guangzhou
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chimelong Paradise | 4,100,000 | 2024 |
| Chimelong Waterpark | 2,810,000 | 2024 |
The busiest is Chimelong Paradise at 4,100,000 visitors in 2024. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Guangzhou
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Staying in Guangzhou
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 971 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (442), and 92 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 94,254 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Guangzhou
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Common questions
How far is Guangzhou from Foshan?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Foshan; by road roughly 19 km (12 mi).
How long does it take to get from Foshan to Guangzhou by road?
About 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foshan and Guangzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Guangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.