Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) is located in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province in South China. Being the biggest city in this region and the 3rd largest metropolis of the country only after Beijing and Shanghai, Guangzhou has long been enjoying tremendous fame as a renowned historical and cultural centre and an exciting economic hub, often referred to as “the Southern Gate of China”.
Guangzhou is…
- a subtropical coastal city, enjoying temperate, humid climate without extremes. Flowers here blossom around the year, bringing forth an aura of “the City of Flowers”. Highlighted by the charming Pearl River and the pleasant Baiyun Mountain, the city is also proudly bestowed “the International Awards for Liveable Communities”
- a hub boasting highly-developed and convenient transportation network, connecting major cities around the world. To reach Hong Kong and Macao, it is but a 2-hour drive from here
- a gourmet paradise with enormous fame from “East and West, Cantonese Food is the Best”
- GDUFS is well-embraced in this splendid city. Blessed with the surrounding Baiyun Mountain, the campus enjoys beautiful environment with marvelous greens and flowers, winding streams and intricate bridges, all immersed in purifying fresh air, making an ideal place for academic studies and learning
Business Environment
- Guangdong: “Manufacturing Center of the World”, attracting investments from 1/3 of Fortune 500 companies
- Guangzhou: ＊Beacon of China’s reform and opening-up, making up 1/3 of the nation’s export trade and topping the nation’s provincial GDP contribution
＊Commercial centre and economic hub: Home to the biannual “China Import and Export Fair”, attracting business people from around the world for local purchase and procurement, offering students from GDUFS a unique base for practical training |
