Find out what services and facilities are available at Guangzhou Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?

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Internet and wi-fi

Wi-fi is free to use with no time limit. Select the "airport-free-WIFI" network.

You will need to log in to the internet with a code, which you will receive by text message. Therefore, you need to enter a real phone number when logging in. Sms will also arrive to a foreign phone number without any problem.

Alternatively, you can get the code at the automated kiosks located throughout the airport, where you have to scan your passport.

Don't bother buying a physical sim card on arrival. Get a Chinese data e-sim quickly and easily on the web airalo.com.

Luggage storage

There are a total of 4 luggage lockers at the airport. The fee for storage within 24 hours is 55 cny.

• Terminal 1 - domestic departure hall near door number 16, open 24/7
• Terminal 1 - arrivals hall near door B3, open 5:30-23:30
• Terminal 2 - departure hall near door number 47, open 24/7
• Terminal 2 - Departures Concourse near door number 41, open 5:30-23:30
• Terminal 2 - arrivals hall near door 53, open 5:30-23:30

ATMs and currency exchange offices

There are many exchange offices at the airport, but the rates are not very good.

Much better is withdrawing money from Guangfa ATMs, which allow most foreign cards (such as Revolut) to be withdrawn for free.

ATMs are located in many places around the airport.

Shops and supermarkets

Both terminals are equipped with a large number of shops selling luxury fashion, jewellery, watches, luggage or travel gear.

There are also many duty free shops.

Most of the shops are located after the security checkpoint and this area is more like a large luxury shopping mall than an airport.

There are also several mini-markets at the airport with small takeaways:

• C-Store - Terminal 2, public area, check-in counters "D", 6:00-22:00
• C-Store - Terminal 1, public area, arrivals, 24/7
• C-Store - Terminal 1, after security check, domestic departures, 6:00 a.m.-last departure
• C-Store - Terminal 2, public area, 3rd floor, 7:00-22:00
• C-Store - Terminal 2, public area, arrivals, 6:00-22:00
• Family Mart - Terminal 1, public area, 1st floor, 24/7
• Family Mart - Terminal 2, after security, international departures, 4:00-last departure
• 7-Eleven - Terminal 1, public area, check-in counters "N", 6:00-22:00
• 7-Eleven - Terminal 1, after security check, domestic departures, 6:30-last departure
• 7-Eleven - Terminal 2, after security check, domestic departures, 6:00-23:00
• Lawson - Terminal 3, common public area, 2nd floor, 24/7
• Bilibee - Terminal 3C, domestic section, after security, 24/7

A drugstore with pharmacy facilities is also available at the airport.

• Jianmin Pharmacy - Terminal 2, public section, arrivals, 07:00-22:00

A list of all shopping options can be found on the airport website: baiyunairport.com/shop.

Dining options

Guangzhou Airport is well equipped with local restaurants and international fast-food outlets.

There is a significantly greater choice after security.

Most establishments are open from 6:00am or 7:00am to 10:00pm. Which dining options have the longest opening hours?

• Xiao Noodles - Terminal 1, public area, atrium in the main building, 24/7
• KFC - Terminal 2, public area, domestic arrivals, 24/7
• KFC - Terminal 2, public area, 4th floor, 24/7
• KFC - Terminal 1, public area, atrium in main building, 24/7
• KFC - Terminal 1, after security check, domestic departures, 5:00-last departure
• Kungfu - Terminal 1, after security check, domestic departures, 6:00-last departure
• Xiao Noodles - Terminal 2, public area, domestic departures, 6:00-last departure
• McDonald's - Terminal 1, after security check, international departures, 6:00-last departure

A list of all restaurants can be found on the airport website: baiyunairport.com/dine

Drinking water

After security check, there are cold and hot drinking water dispensers in all terminals.

You can fill your own bottle free of charge, which you can carry through security without any problems.

Showers

Public showers are not available at Guangzhou Airport, and you won't usually find showers in the premium lounges either.