Considered a shopper's paradise, almost everything from luxury items of leading international brands to low-priced daily necessities can be easily found in Guangzhou. The city houses numerous wholesale markets which trade and distribute foreign and domestic goods. Tee Mall, Grandview Mall and major tourist attractions throughout the city offer fabulous souvenirs for travelers.

A wealth of recreational activities can be experienced in Guangzhou. Classical Chinese and modern international performances are regularly staged at the Guangzhou Opera House, Xinghai Concert Hall, the Friendship Theater and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial. Art exhibitions are also regularly on display at the Guangzhou Art Gallery, the Guangzhou Museum of Art, the Guangzhou Library and the Guangdong Museum of Art.

Chimelong Paradise, Xiangjiang Safari Park, the Guangzhou Zoo and the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area offer stunning natural environments for leisure and relation away from the hustle and bustle of Guangzhou's busy streets. Luhu Golf Course, tennis and badminton on Shamian and Ersha Islands, numerous yoga clubs and the Total Fitness Club offer visitors many delightful ways to unwind and get some physical exercise.

Guangzhou's nightlife offers many options for locals and visitors alike. Night cruises on the Pearl River, films at the Warner Jinyi Cinema and singing with friends in KTV parlors are just some of the ways to pass the evening hours in the city. Guangzhou also has a number of themed bars located on Fangcun bar street, Huanshi Road and the Pearl River Pati bar street.