China
Guangzhou
Cantonese food at the source, and the wholesale markets Indonesian traders live in.
When to go
Jan, Nov, Dec tend to be the best months here. Aug is usually the one to avoid.
- Jan
- 20° / 11°Dry
- Nov
- 25° / 17°Light rain
- Dec
- 20° / 12°Dry
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 200,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 325,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 640,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Airport
- CAN
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Typical return fare by month
Cheapest in Jan — about 45% below the dearest month
Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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Guangzhou on video
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