South China University of Technology

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is the bustling regional hub of Southern China. The Pearl River provides easy access to the nearby South China Sea, and it is conveniently located near both Hong Kong and Macao. Superior geographical location and vital transportation and communication facilities make Guangzhou China's “Southern Gateway” to the world.

The city enjoys a sub-tropical climate with plentiful rainfall all year round. The average annual temperature is between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. This favorable climate allows the city to be known for its beautiful flowers, and it boasts one of the largest botanical gardens in the world.

Guangzhou cherishes its venerable 2,200-year history and highly developed culture. Meanwhile, vigorous economic development has enabled Guangzhou to present dazzling architecture, massive construction, a convenient metro system, unparalleled intercity transportation, a sparkling new international airport, and advanced exhibition centers. All of these attributes contribute to the redefinition of Guangzhou as a fascinating, international metropolis.

Today, Guangzhou ranks among the top three most economically dynamic and flourishing cities in China, exerting its impact on China, Southeast Asia, and the world, with its economic capacity and vitality. More than 100 of the top Fortune 500 global corporations have bases in Guangzhou, including Japanese carmaker Honda and America's Proctor and Gamble. The city has successfully hosted the Chinese Export and Import Commodities Fair over 100 times since 1957, and it has become a world trade showcase for all of China.

Guangzhou is home to over ten million people from around China and the world, with a variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. It is the center and birthplace of Lingnan culture, one that extends through Guangdong, southeastern China, Hong Kong, Macao and major Chinese communities all over the world. This vibrant cosmopolitan city boasts cinemas, theatres, museums, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, and abundant nightlife. Pursuing your study in Guangzhou offers more than academic achievement; it offers a rich lifestyle filled with multi-cultural experiences!