Madrid airport continues to expand its destinations and this time it does so with the third most populated Chinese city: Guangzhou. It has a population of approximately 19 million inhabitants and can now be visited traveling from Madrid.
As reported by the airline AENA in a statement, there will be a frequency of three flights a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A Boreing 789 aircraft will be used , with capacity for about 300 passengers.
A new airline
China Southern will be the company in charge of this direct flight between Madrid and Guangzhou. It is the largest airline in China and, as it explains on its website, aims to be a worldwide and globally competitive air transport company.
With this new route it extends its services to Spain, so that Madrid reaches 14 connections with Asian destinations, mostly with China.
In addition, the Chinese airline has signed an agreement with Iberia to promote connectivity between China, Europe and Latin America, as reported by the national airline. This route between Madrid and Guangzhou turns the Spanish capital into an international bridge and a transport hub for intercontinental routes.
Direct flights between Madrid and Guangzhou can be found from 280 euros, although everything depends on the date and time of travel, as is usual in the airline industry .
Guangzhou: business destination
Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province in southern China and has traditionally been known as Canton to Europeans. It is crossed by the Pearl River and also has access to the sea, which has made it an important commercial port since its origins.
Twice a year it hosts the Guangzhou Trade Fair, one of the most important trade fairs in the world. According to its own website, global companies can find unique opportunities in the Asian market and each edition brings together more than 25,000 exhibitors.
The city of goats and flowers
One of the main symbols of the metropolis are goats, which represent prosperity and are very present, as can be seen reflected in the iconic Five Goats Statue in Yuexiu Park. Guangzhou’ s other nickname is “the city of flowers,” as its warm, subtropical climate allows vegetation to flourish year-round.
Among its tourist attractions are the Canton Tower, with 600 meters high and a futuristic architecture, the Shengxin Cathedral that stands out for its colorful and brightness or the Buddhist temple of the Six Bainians, among many others.
Finally, Guangzhou is the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, creator of the famous spring roll, one of the most widespread dishes globally. Its dim sum (small steamed morsels), grilled meats and wonton noodle soups stand out .