Guangzhou
Primary City: Guangzhou
Primary State/Province: Guangdong
Primary Language: Cantonese
Population: 67.8M
GDP: $1.5T • GDP per capita: $22,163
GAWC Class: 3
Largest City
Largest metro area in China
Guangzhou metro area
23.13, 113.26Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsSports
Major League Teams/Venues
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Guangdong Southern Tigers
Dongguan
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Guangzhou Loong Lions
Guangzhou
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Shenzhen Leopards
Shenzen
Football/Soccer • China
Shenzhen Peng City
Shenzhen • Level: 1
Notable Venues2 venues
Football/Soccer
Guangdong Olympic Stadium
Guangzhou
Badminton
Shenzhen Venue
Shenzhen
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams3 teams
Football/Soccer • China
Foshan Nanshi
Foshan • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • China
Guangdong GZ-Power
Guangzhou • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • China
Shenzhen Juniors
Shenzen • Level: 2
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Basketball • Int'l W Basketball
Guangdong (W)
Guangzhou
Major Sporting Events
Multi-Sport Events1 event
2010 Asian Games
Multi-sport Event
2010 • Guangzhou
Championship Finals1 event
1991 Womens World Cup Final
Football Final
1991 • Guangzhou
Complete Event Timeline2 events
2010 Asian Games
Multi-Sport Events
2010 • Guangzhou
1991 Womens World Cup Final
Championship Finals
1991 • Guangzhou
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tencent | $514B | Public |
| 2 | Huawei | $297B | Private |
| 3 | Amer International Group | $267B | Private |
| 4 | Foxconn Industrial Internet | $217B | Public |
| 5 | CM Bank | $155B | Public |
| 6 | Ping An Insurance | $143B | Public |
| 7 | Cedar Holdings Group | $124B | Private |
| 8 | Midea | $92B | Public |
| 9 | Luxshare Precision | $74B | Public |
| 10 | SHEIN | $66B | Unicorn |
| 11 | CITIC Securities | $56B | Public |
| 12 | Shengyi Technology (SYTECH) | $49B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $2.6T across 61 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Canton Fair
Guangzhou • Trade Show
Notable One-off Events
SARS Outbreak (2002-03)
Guangzhou • Historical Event
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History
Guangzhou • History
Shenzhen Museum
Shenzhen • History
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Guangzhou Opera House
Guangzhou • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks4 items
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Hengqin • Theme Park
Chimelong Spaceship
Hengqin • Theme Park
Chimelong Paradise
Guangzhou • Theme Park
Chimelong Safari Park
Guangzhou • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic1 item
New South China Mall
Dongguan • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)19 structures
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Tower | Guangzhou | 602 | 2009 |
| Ping An International Finance Centre | Shenzhen | 599.1 | 2017 |
| Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre | Guangzhou | 530 | 2016 |
| KK100 | Shenzhen | 442 | 2011 |
| Guangzhou International Finance Center | Guangzhou | 438.6 | 2010 |
| Dongguan International Trade Center 1 | Dongguan | 422.6 | 2020 |
| China Merchants Bank Tower | Shenzhen | 393 | 2025 |
| China Resources Tower | Shenzhen | 392.5 | 2016 |
| CITIC Plaza | Guangzhou | 391 | 1996 |
| Citymark Centre | Shenzhen | 388.3 | 2022 |
| Shum Yip Upperhills Tower 1 | Shenzhen | 388.1 | 2020 |
| Shun Hing Square | Shenzhen | 384 | 1996 |
| Dabaihui Plaza | Shenzhen | 375.6 | 2021 |
| Guangdong Business Center | Guangzhou | 375.5 | 2025 |
| The Pinnacle | Guangzhou | 360 | 2012 |
| Huiyun Center | Shenzhen | 359.2 | 2025 |
| Hanking Center | Shenzhen | 358.9 | 2018 |
| Galaxy World Tower 1 | Shenzhen | 356 | 2023 |
| Galaxy World Tower 2 | Shenzhen | 356 | 2023 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities18 entries
Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, China
South China University of Technology
Guangzhou, China
Shenzhen University
Shenzhen, China
Southern University of Science and Technology
Shenzhen, China
Jinan University
Guangzhou, China
Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, China
Guangdong University of Technology
Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, China
South China Normal University
Guangzhou, China
South China Agricultural University
Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou University
Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou, China
Dongguan University of Technology
Dongguan, China
Foshan University
Foshan, China
Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
Guangzhou, China
Wuyi University (Guangdong)
Jiangmen, China
Shenzhen Polytechnic University
Shenzhen, China
Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
Guangzhou, China
Notable Infrastructure
Airport3 entries
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen • 1 - Mega Hub
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou • 1 - Mega Hub
Zhuhai Jinwan Airport
Zhuhai • 4 - Regional
Port4 entries
Dongguan
Dongguan • Container
Guangzhou
Guangzhou • Container
Shenzhen
Shenzhen • Container
Zhuhai
Zhuhai • Container
Notable Train Hubs7 entries
Tiyu Xilu Station
Guangzhou • Intercity Rail Hub
Guangzhou South Station
Guangzhou • Intercity Rail Hub
Zhujiang New Town Station
Guangzhou • Intercity Rail Hub
Jiahewanggang Station
Guangzhou • Intercity Rail Hub
Gangxia North Station
Shenzhen • Intercity Rail Hub
Shenzhen North Station
Shenzhen • Intercity Rail Hub
Guangzhou Station
Guangzhou • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (729 stations)5 entries
Nanhai Tram
Foshan • 15 stations
Dongguan Rail Transit
Dongguan • 15 stations
Foshan Metro
Foshan • 74 stations
Guangzhou Metro
Guangzhou • 306 stations
Shenzhen Metro
Shenzhen • 319 stations
Suburban Rail (80 stations)1 entry
Pearl River Delta intercity railway
Pearl River Delta • 80 stations
Trade Venue5 entries
Canton Fair Complex
Guangzhou • Trade Venue
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre
Shenzhen • Trade Venue
GD Modern International Exhibition Center
Dongguan • Trade Venue
Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Shenzhen • Trade Venue
Guangdong Tanzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center
Foshan • Trade Venue
Stock Exchange1 entry
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Shenzhen • Stock Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
2-Star Michelin2 entries
Jiang by Chef Fei
Guangzhou
Yu Yue Heen
Guangzhou
FTG 5-Star3 entries
Rosewood Guangzhou
Guangzhou
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
Shenzhen
FTG 4-Star6 entries
Jumeirah Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou
Guangzhou
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Guangzhou
Guangzhou
The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen
Shenzhen
The St. Regis Shenzhen Bao'an
Shenzhen
The St. Regis Zhuhai
Zhuhai