Guangzhou South Railway Station and East Railway Station are both important transportation hubs, and both stations have their own characteristics.

If you are planning a self-guided tour, you may wish to learn about the two sites first to see which one is more suitable for your needs.

Guangzhou South Railway Station As an important transit station in the Guangzhou-Shenzhen area, Guangzhou South Railway Station is more modern and has more complete facilities.

High-speed trains, intercity high-speed trains, and ordinary express lines running from South Railway Station are all over the country. If you need to quickly reach cities outside Guangzhou, Guangzhou South Railway Station is a good choice.

In addition, the commercial facilities around Guangzhou South Railway Station are relatively complete, with large shopping malls, hotels and restaurants, so you can easily solve the problems of eating, drinking, playing and having fun.

South Station is also the intersection of Metro Line 3 and Line 7. It is also very convenient to go to various attractions in the city, such as the subway directly to Chimelong Wildlife World, Canton Tower, etc.

Guangzhou East Railway Station Guangzhou East Railway Station is the second largest railway station in Guangzhou and has a wide range of flexible train options.

Trains running from the East Railway Station cover most cities across the country, which is especially convenient for commuters from Hong Kong, Macau and other places. It is also the main station for taking high-speed rail from Hong Kong to Guangzhou.

The surrounding commercial facilities of Guangzhou East Railway Station are relatively scattered, but some shopping malls and food streets are very unique and affordable, such as Poly Times Square and Baohua Plaza.

In addition, the transportation from East Station to the city is more convenient than that of South Station. There are Metro Lines 1 and 3, which can easily reach anywhere in Guangzhou.

To summarize, both Guangzhou South Railway Station and East Railway Station have their own merits.

It should be noted that the transportation environment and commercial facilities around the two sites are good. It is recommended that you choose according to your needs and travel plans.

If you need to go to other cities outside the Guangzhou-Shenzhen area or to tourist attractions around Guangzhou, you can choose Guangzhou South Railway Station.

If you want to explore Guangzhou city, Guangzhou East Railway Station is more suitable for you.

In short, no matter which stop you choose, you can enjoy the food, culture and scenery of Guangzhou.