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'''Tianhe''' (天河 ''Tīn hòh'' in Cantonese, ''Tiānhé'' in Mandarin) is the new city center and business district of [[Guangzhou]]. It is thriving with many new developments, including skyscrapers, stadium, grand shopping malls. It is also home to the oldest urban village Shipai as well as most expat communities. The district serves as a transportation hub for the [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|airport]] and the train to [[Hong Kong]].
 
==Get in==
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===By Bus===▼
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▲===By Busbus===
* {{listing | type=listing
| name=Tianhe Bus Station | alt=天河客运站 | url= | email=
| address=633 Yanling Road 燕岭路633号 | lat=23.156 | long=113.317 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=The station servicesserves Southernsouthern and central China, reaching as far as the Gansu Province. There are also many routes to cities in Guangdong.
}}
 
===By Railrail===
 
* {{listing
| name=Guangzhou East Railway Station | alt=广州东站, Dong-ZhanGuǎngzhōu Dōngzhàn | url= | email=
| address= | lat=23.1528 | long=113.3195 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Services routes to Hong Kong and some mainland cities. Metro line 1 ends here.
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===By metro===
 
Tianhe is served by metro lines 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
 
==See==
* {{see
| name=Guangdong19th MuseumRoute Army Martyrs Cemetery | alt=广东省博物馆新馆十九路军淞沪抗日阵亡将士陵园 | url=https://www.gz19.net/ | email=ly@gz19.net
| address=113 Shuiyin Road (水荫路113号) | lat=23.11743147188 | long=113.32160304365 | directions=Metro300 3,5meters Zhujiiangeast Newof Town,Shaheding exit B1; APMMetro OperaStation House,on exitLine C6
| phone=+86 |20 tollfree=87047408 | faxtollfree=
| hours=10AM6:30-2AM21:00 | price=Free▼
| hours=9AM-5PM, Tue-Sun | price=Arrive early as admission is limited to 5,000 per day. Personal ID is required to obtain free tickets at ticket office▼
| lastedit=2021-08-31
| content=Dedicated to the many members of the Kuomintang-led 19th Route Army who died fighting the Japanese during the January 28 Incident in [[Shanghai]] in 1932. Since most of the deceased soldiers and officers were originally from Guangdong Province, their bodies were taken here for burial. The cemetery includes a memorial hall and a museum.
}}▼
▲* {{listing | type=see
| name=Guangdong Museum | alt=广东省博物馆新馆 | url=http://www.gdmuseum.com/ | email=
| address=2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town 珠江新城珠江东路2号 | lat=23.1173 | long=113.3214 | directions=Metro 3, 5 Zhujiiang New Town, exit B1; APM Opera House, exit C; or bus 18, 293, 669, or 886
| phone=+86 20 8350-166738046886 | tollfree= | fax=▼
▲| hours=9AMTu-5PM,Su Tue9AM-Sun5PM | price=Arrive early as admission is limited to 5,000 per day. Personal ID is required to obtain free tickets at ticket office
| wikidata=Q5613644
| lastedit=2012-10-01
| content=The new museum is located in Zhujiang New Town, not to be confused with the old Guangdong Museum (in Yuexiu District near Metro 1 Peasant Movement Institute Station). This is the biggest museum in the city. It covershas exhibits Guangzhou's history, culture, science and nature.
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* {{see
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| content=Opened in 2013, this building is known for its architecture.
| wikidata=Q5613736}}
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* {{see
| name=Guangzhou Opera House | alt= | url=http://www.gzdjy.org/ | email=
| address= | lat=23.11784 | long=113.31714 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Guangzhou Opera House | image=Guangzhou Opera House overview.JPG | wikidata=Q3354553
| lastedit=2018-01-04
| content=Opened in 2010, this venue was designed by Zaha Hadid and is known for its architecture.
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| content=The largest urban village in Guangzhou. An "urban village" in China is a village that has been swallowed up by the expanding city, while still retaining its village population and culture.
| wikidata=Q7497985}}
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| name=South China National Botanical Garden | alt=华南国家植物园, previously known as the South China Botanical Garden 华南植物园 | url=http://english.scbg.cas.cn/ | email=bgs@scbg.ac.cn
| address=723 Xingke Road (兴科路723号) | lat=23.184415 | long=113.361750 | directions=Metro line 6, Botanical Garden Station
| phone=+86 20 85232037 | tollfree=
| hours=07ː30-17ː00 | price=¥20 (general admission); ¥50 (greenhouse)
| wikipedia=South China National Botanical Garden | wikidata=Q5946290
| lastedit=2019-01-07
| content=Large botanical garden affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
}}
 
==Do==
[[File:Tianhe Football Stadium.jpg|thumbnailthumb|Facing south towards the Football stadium in Tianhe district]]
 
==Buy==
*{{buy
| name=Grandview Mall (Zhengjia Plaza) | alt=正佳广场 Zhèng-jiā-guǎng-chǎngZhèngjiā Guǎngchǎng | url=http://www.zhengjia.com.cn/en/ {{dead link|October 2017}} | email=
| address=228 Tianhe Road, (天河路228号) | lat=23.13474 | long=113.32158 | directions=Metro 1, 3 Tianhe Sports Center Exit D3
| phone=+86 20 3833-0098 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This is the largest mall in Guangzhou, located in the heart of Tianhe District. It includes famous fashion stores and several department stores, with beautiful musical fountains and fantastic views. Number of shoppers can reach half a million a day on holidays and festivals. This mall includes many Western food chains, such as Starbucks, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Other venues include ice skating rink, amusement park and a five-star cinema.
}}
*{{buy
| name=Tee Mall | alt=天河城 Tiān-hé-chéngTiānhé Chéng | url=http://www.teemall.com.cn/ | email=
| address=208 Tianhe Road (天河路208号) | lat=23.13480 | long=113.31713 | directions=Metro 1 Tiyu Xilu, right above the station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{buy
| name=Zhongtian Shopping Mall | alt=中天购物城 ''Zhōng-tiān-gòu-wù-chéngZhōngtiān Gòuwù Chéng'' | url= | email=
| address=天河北路 233号中信广场 | lat=23.14457 | long=113.31940 | directions=Metro 3 Linhexi Exit D, at CITIC Plaza near the East Train Station
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Located at CITIC Plaza near the East Train Station, thisThis plaza is more than a place to shop and eat. The plaza has great one-stop service to meet your banking, dry cleaning, grooming and transportation ticket needs.
}}▼
* {{listing | type=buy
| name=Gail'sTaikoo PlaceHui | alt=太古汇 Tàigǔhuì | url=http://www.gailsplace2000taikoohui.com | email=▼
| address= | lat=23.1364 | long=113.327 | directions=Metro Shipaiqiao 石牌桥站
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=▼
| hours= | price=▼
| image=Taikoo Hui Arcade view 201606.jpg | wikidata=Q7675717
| lastedit=2019-10-21
| content=Upscale shopping center. Has a big food court on the floor below ground level.
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*{{eat
| name=Chuan Guo Yan Yi | alt=川国演义 | url= | email=
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| content=The restaurant specializes in Sichuan (Szechwan) hot pot. It is busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This high end restaurant is popular among expats and those who like hot and spicy food.
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===Southeast Asian===
 
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*{{eat
| name=Banana Leaf (Tianhe) | alt=蕉叶西餐厅 | url= | email=
| address=28 Tianhe North Road (天河北路28号时代广场2楼) | lat=23.14334 | long=113.31374 | directions=Metro 3 Linhexi; 2/F, Times Square
| phone=+86 20 3891-0728 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=Banana Leaf is aan established traditional Thai restaurant chain.
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*{{eat
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| hours= | price=
| content= This is located in the Tee Mall in Tianhe. The Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes with great curry and noodle dishes.
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===Western===
*{{eat
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| address=7 Tianhe North Street (体育西路天河北街七号) | lat= | long= | directions=Metro 3 Linhexi exit B
| phone=+86 20 3884 9230 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-12AMmidnight | price=
| content=Menu has a heavy American Southern influence, with authentic gumbo, jambalaya, po' boys and pulled pork all on offer, but French, Spanish and Italian dishes are also served. It is a favor of both expats and locals.
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| address=1 Tiyu East Road (天河区体育东路1号) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+86 20 8751-5882 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=11AM-12AMmidnight | price=
| content=Come and enjoy their great pizza and pasta with choice Italian wine.
}}
▲*{{eat
| name=Pizza2Pizza | url=http://www.pizza2pizza.com.cn/ | email=info@pizza2pizza.com
| address=Tianhe North Road (天河北路614号2号铺） | lat= | long= | directions=
▲| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
▲| hours=10AM-2AM | price=
| content=The restaurant serves appetizers, Salads, Pizza and Pasta. Dine-in, take-out and catering are available. Free delivery within 2 km of the location. Check their website for other locations.
▲}}
 
*{{eat
| name=BOCA Restaurant and Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.boccaworld.com/ | email=
| address=75 Tianhe East Road #107 (天河东路75号首层107) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+86 20 8759-1558 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=This place serves appetizer, Soupsoups, Saladsalads, Sandwichessandwiches, Ricerice Delightsdelights, Pastaspastas and other Mainmain Coursescourses. Kids' meal is available.
}}
*{{eat
▲| name=Gail's Place | url=http://www.gailsplace2000.com | email=
| address=1/F Stars Building, 172 Huasui Road (珠江新城华穗路172号,星辰大厦首层02铺) | lat= | long= | directions=
▲| phone=+86 20 8350-1667 | tollfree= | fax=
▲| hours= | price=
| content=The family owned restaurant has a huge western food menu with an accent on American and fusion style dishes. For those who celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, Gail's offers a fully cooked turkey with stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce.
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===Pubs===
*{{drink
| name=Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant | alt=活利仕西餐厅, 爱尔兰西餐酒吧 | url=http://www.hooleys-pub.com/ | email=sean@hooleys-pub.com
| address=Shop 101, 8 Xinsheng Road, Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城兴盛路8号101号铺) | lat=23.12303 | long=113.32423 | directions=Metro Line 5, Liede Station Exit D
| phone=+86 20 3886-2675 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Su-Th 9AM-2AM, F Sa 9AM-4AM | price=
| content=Hooley's is an Irish themed pub with a focus on live music performances (rock, pop, folk and jazz). Serves Irish, Italian and fusion dishes. Bakes its own bread. Music Friday to Saturday with open mic sessions on Wednesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays. Hooley's also has closeda and will re-openbranch in the Zhu Jiang New Town area in late December early January[[Zhongshan]].
}}
 
*{{drink
| name=Tavern Sports Bar | alt=Metro APM Guangzhou Opera House | url=http://www.taverngz.com | email=
| address=poly 108/ 2 huajiu Road, Zhujiang New Town (珠江新城华就路2号) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+86 20 8550-3038 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily 11:30AM to 2AM | price=
| content=Tavern Bar is an English-style pub serving appetizers, pub-grub and international food. Happy Hour from 4-8PM and all day Monday, Happy Hour pints from ¥20. Range of draught beers and cocktails. Shows live sports on big screen TVs. Pool tables and private rooms are available. Quiz night every Wednesday at 8:3030PM.
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*{{sleep
| name=Aaishe Youth Hostel | alt=广州爱舍青年旅舍 | url=http://www.douban.com/group/topic/28012127/ | email=ran_koketi@hotmail.com
| address=Tian shou lu, building #6 （ (天寿路6号）), apt at 10th floor, (A B)(华辉阁10AB）10AB) | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+86 13828437650 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=12:00noon | checkout=12:00noon | price=¥40-60 yuan
| content=An apartment converted to a hostel, it has 20 beds, free wifiWi-Fi, a/c and 24-hour hot water. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. It is close to Guangzhou East Railway Station but located on the north side of Tianhe, which is away from tourist attractions. ExpectA 10 -minute walk to the closest Linhexi metro station.
}}
*{{sleep
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| phone=+86 20 3880-4573 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Dorm room ¥50, singles with ¥140
| checkin=1PM | checkout=12PMnoon
| priceextra=¥180 Canton Fair
| content=The apartment-converted hostel is more like a dorm for Chinese job-seekers and socializing activities are usually discouraged. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. Close to the Guangzhou East Railway Station but away from tourist attractions.
}}
 
===Mid Range-range===
 
*{{sleep
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| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=The hotel is locatedlocad at the gateway to Tianhe. Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant is on the ground floor.
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*{{sleep
| name=Bostan Hotel | alt=广东博斯坦宾馆 | url= | email=
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| content=The hotel has multifunction halls and meeting rooms for business or personal affairs, as well as KTV rooms, a beauty salon, and restaurants that serve Xinjiang Muslim cuisines.
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*{{sleep
| name=Huifeng Apartment Guangzhou | alt=广州汇峰国际公寓 | url= | email=huifengapartment@gmail.com
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*{{sleep
| name=Springdale Serviced Residence Guangzhou | alt=广州盛雅服务公寓 | url=http://www.somerset.com/en/china/guangzhou/springdale_serviced_residence.html | email=enquiry.guangzhou@the-ascott.com
| address=Tower B1, No 105 Tiyuxi Road, Tianhe districtRd | lat=23.1357305135731 | long=113.3189987318999 | directions=
| phone=+86 20 8396-6088 | tollfree= | fax=+86 20 8360-0466
| hourscheckin= | checkout= | price=Daily rates starts from ¥480
| content= The residence offers studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartments that are furnished with a comfortable living and dining area, broadband Internet access, and a kitchen, 24-hour surveillance, children's indoor playroom, babysitting, and gymnasium.▼
| checkin= | checkout=
▲| content= The residence offers studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartments that are furnished with a comfortable living and dining area, broadband Internet access, and a kitchen, 24-hour surveillance, children's indoor playroom, babysitting, and gymnasium.
}}
 
===Splurge===
*{{sleep
| name=Ascott Guangzhou | alt=广州雅诗阁服务公寓 | url=httphttps://www.the-ascott.com/en/china/guangzhou/ascott_guangzhouascott-ifc-guangzhou.html | email=enquiry.guangzhou@the-ascott.com
| address=No 73 Tianhe Dong Road, Tianhe districtRd | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+86 20 8513-03883838 9888 | tollfree= | fax=+86 20 8513-0366
| hourscheckin= | checkout= | price=Daily rates starts from ¥700
| content= The residence offers 208 apartments that comes with a separate living space equipped with modern furnishings, kitchens and broadband internet access.▼
| checkin= | checkout=
▲| content= The residence offers 208 apartments that comes with a separate living space equipped with modern furnishings, kitchens and broadband internet access.
}}
*{{listing | type=sleep
| name=The Westin Guangzhou | alt=天誉威斯汀酒店 | url=httphttps://www.starwoodhotelsmarriott.com/westinhotels/propertytravel/overviewcangw-the-westin-guangzhou/index.html?propertyID=1706 | email=
| address=6 Linhe Middle Road (林和中路6号) | lat=23.14612 | long=113.32070 | directions=Metro 3 Linhexi
| phone=+86 20 2886-6868 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=
| content=The luxury chain has 448 rooms and suites. It is located next to the U.S. Consulate. It is also a short walk to the East Rail Station.
}}
*{{sleep
| name=China Mayors Plaza | alt=广州市长大厦 | url=http://www.chinamayorsplaza.com/ | email=
| address=189 Tianhe North Road (天河北路189号) | lat=23.14432 | long=113.31709 | directions=
| phone=+86 20 8755-3838 | tollfree= | fax=
| hourscheckin= | checkout= | price=¥600
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=
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| address=5 Zhujiang West Road | lat=23.1204751 | long=113.3181355 | directions=珠江西路5号
| phone=+86 20 8883 3888 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=¥1600 and up
| lastedit=2017-03-26
| content=
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*{{sleep
| name=Grand Hyatt Guangzhou | alt= | url=httphttps://guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com/ | email=guangzhou.grand@hyatt.com
| address=12 Zhujiang West Road (珠江西路12号) | lat=23.12481 | long=113.31805 | directions=Metro APM Zhujiang New Town
| phone=+86 20 8396-1234 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=The 5-star hotel has 350 rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Pearl River. Amenities include walk-in shower, Wi-Fi and iPod docking station. Hyatt Grand Club lounge offers free continental breakfast and canapés.
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*{{sleep
| name=Nanyang Royal Hotel | alt=南洋冠盛酒店 | url= | email=
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| hours= | price=
| checkin= | checkout=
| content=The hotel offers free broadband Internet with generously furnished rooms and conference suites. The hotel is currently closed for renovations.
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*{{sleep
| name=Donlord International Hotel | alt=鼎龙国际大酒店 | url= | email=
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