For your information, SCNU is located in Guangzhou, China, which is a sprawling port city (120 km) northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km north of Macau on the Pearl River. Guangzhou is considered one of the most prosperous cities in China, and occupies a core position of international hubs. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 28 kilometers away from the city center of Guangzhou, it covers 80 airlines all over the world, and forms a “4-hour air circle” with major cities in China and Southeast Asia and a “12-hour air circle” with major international destinations. For more information, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3kqGxEqhYo
By air
a) The closest airport to China Hotel (conference avenue) is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, which connects Guangzhou to major cities around the world. From Baiyun Airport to China Hotel, you can take a taxi directly (approximately 40 minutes), costing around 100-130 CNY. Alternatively, you can take the metro (approximately 55 minutes) for a fare of 7 CNY. The detailed metro route is as follows:
Board Line 3 from “Airport South” (Terminal 1) or “Airport North” (Terminal 2). Transfer to Line 2 at “Jiahewanggang” station, then exit the metro at “Yuexiu Park” station, following signs for Exit D1. The China Hotel is about a 250-meter walk from there.
b) An alternative airport to Guangzhou is Hong Kong International Airport. You can travel from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou by train, ferry, or bus. If you take the train and arrive at Guangzhou South Railway Station, please follow the instructions under the "by train" section. If you choose to take the ferry, please inform us before your trip, and we will arrange to pick you up at the Pazhou Ferry Terminal. The long-distance bus will drop you off directly at the China Hotel. Detailed information, including schedules, travel time, prices, and routes, can be found at https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/hongkong/airport-to-guangzhou.htm.
By train
To reach Guangzhou by train, book a high-speed train from your departure city to Guangzhou South Railway Station. Upon arrival, you can take a taxi or the metro (Line 2) to the China Hotel. The taxi ride takes approximately 50 minutes and costs around 80-120 CNY. The metro ride on Line 2 takes about 40 minutes and costs 6 CNY. The detailed metro route is as follows:
Board Line 2 at "Guangzhou South Railway Station" and exit at "Yuexiu Park" station, following signs for Exit D1. The China Hotel is about a 250-meter walk from there.
