Guangzhou offers budget travelers authentic Cantonese culture, endless street eats under $2, and efficient metro rides for pennies in one of China's megacities.
- ●Wander Shamian Island (free)
- ●Street food at Beijing Road
- ●Yuexiu Park and Five Rams Statue (free entry)
- ●Chen Clan Academy (cheap entry)
WeChat Pay or Alipay essential as cashless society dominates; English limited outside tourist zones.