Useful Information

2011 Dec-29

Almost every university provides on-campus accommodation. Students who plan to live on campus should submit your 
Accommodation Application Form as soon as possible to ensure you have a room. If you don't feel like living on campus, 
you can choose to rent a room near your campus or join a local homestay family.

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As a city developing at a high speed, Guangzhou is equipped with a large number of banks, both International and national. Banks in 
Guangzhou are open from Mondays to Fridays, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Chinese banks in the downtown areas are often open on 
Saturdays and Sundays so International students can convert foreign currency at weekends.
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Dining

If you're looking for gourmandise then Guangzhou is one of the best places in China to find it. Here you'll find choices from 
around the world, as well as it being the home of the Internationally famed Cantonese food.
Remember, there are more restaurants in Guangzhou than any other city in China!

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Foreign Consulates 

As an International city, Guangzhou has been a wonderful destination for people around the world. Guangzhou teems with embassies of various 
nations. They're all in close relations with SICAS. Therefore, International students can resort to SICAS when you have no idea of turning to foreign 
embassies in Guangzhou. You can email to service@sicas.cn. 
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Night Life

When it comes to night life, Guangzhou is one of the best cities in China to knock back a few. With a relatively large population of 
foreigners here, the city offers a wide variety of nightspots that cater to all tastes. As one of the first Chinese cities that were opened to the outside world, Guangzhou is definitely a pioneer in introducing fresh overseas 
trends in the field of entertainment. And it is easy to find a place to drink, sing or dance the night away...
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Shopping 

Lying next to Hong Kong and Macau, Guangzhou is aware of its commercial development. The biannual Canton Fair adds to the commercial

atmosphere. Guangzhou is really a Shoppers' Paradise. There's a variety of stores here.

Ready? Let's go!

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Transportation 

Public transport in Guangzhou is extremely cheap and generally very efficient. It has a convenient transportation network both inside the city and

connecting it to other parts of the country. The numerous ways to get around the city include the metro, buses, taxis and ferries. The following

content may be helpful for you to arrive at your schools in a smooth and easy way as well as offers some tips for you to travel within the city or

around the country.

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