Oct 23, 2026
10 Things to Know Before Moving to Guangzhou
New to Guangzhou? From metro apps to Cantonese food basics, here is what every expat should know in their first month.
Moving to Guangzhou is exciting — but the first month can be overwhelming. Here are ten practical things we wish someone had told us earlier.
1. Get a local SIM early
Everything from food delivery to metro codes depends on a Chinese phone number.
2. WeChat is life
Payments, group chats, mini programs — set up WeChat Pay with your international card on day one.