Located in southern China, Guangzhou itself is a typical mega-city, but it is close enough to a few exotic locations/cultural sites that are worth visiting. We haven’t included any day trips, just places for an entire weekend stay.

Until very recently, relocation to China was considered a “hardship” posting for diplomatic and commercial staff. Pay bumps, extra holidays, generous housing allowances, cars with drivers, children’s school fees, and even quarterly weekend R&R trips to Hong Kong were all expected benefits. These are mostly being curtailed and phased out as companies slash budgets and “localize” management.