This National Day holiday, Guangdong is brimming with cultural and culinary delights. From cutting-edge art exhibitions to vibrant food and beer festivals, cities across the province are prepared to welcome visitors with creativity, flavor, and a festive spirit. Here are some must-see highlights you won't want to miss.
Beyond skylines: Contemporary art exhibition of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is often described in terms of its booming economy, global finance, or engineering marvels. However, a new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum of Art shifts the lens, showing how art can capture the cultural heartbeat of this dynamic region.
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The Guangdong Jiaoling Art Field will launch in Jiaoling County, Meizhou City, South China's Guangdong Province, on September 27, featuring 27 artists presenting new rice-paddy-inspired artworks.
Under the theme "Dialogue with Rice Fields," this event highlights the contributions of two prominent artists: international curator An Xiaotong (based in Paris/Beijing), known for her cross-cultural public art projects, and sculptor Chen Wenling, an honorary academician of the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence (Italy).
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Time: September 27, 2025 – March 26, 2026
Location: Jiaoling County, Meizhou, Guangdong
Macau International Culture and Cuisine Festival (Hengqin)
The Macau International Culture and Cuisine Festival (Hengqin) and the 6th Guangdong-Macau Culture and Cuisine Tour will be held at Huafa Mall (Hengqin) from September 30 to October 5. The festival will run daily from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and offers free admission.
Over 100 food stalls will participate, featuring popular food brands, including first-time vendors in Hengqin, well-known eateries, hidden gems from niche communities, and highly-rated favorites both online and offline.
(Photo: Hengqin Online)
Date: September 30 - October 5
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Huafa Mall (Hengqin), Qinhai Road 981, Hengqin
Free admission
2025 International Beer and Food Festival
From October 1 to 3, during China's National Day Golden Week, the 2025 International Beer and Food Festival will take place at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center. The festival promises a lively blend of global flavors, craft brews, and live music, creating an immersive celebration of culture, taste, and entertainment.
(Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center)
Date: October 1 – 3, 2025
Time: 16:00 – 22:00
Venue: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center (广州白云国际会议中心)
Entry Ticket: ¥38
Includes:
1 × 330ml beer or drink
1 × snack
1 × festival souvenir
Visitors who present ticket stubs from theater shows "Butterfly Lovers" or "Mahua FunAge: Earl of Wulong Mountain" held at the Baiyun Convention Center can enter the festival for free.
Tickets: Now on sale – scan the QR code below or follow official channels to purchase.
Strawberry Music Festival (Guangzhou)
The 2025 Guangzhou Super Strawberry Music Festival is scheduled for October 2 to 4, 2025, at the Nansha Music Showground. Over three days, the festival will feature three major stages, blending timeless classics and iconic hits with emerging talents and contemporary trends. It will showcase both authentic local Cantonese voices and international energy from across Asia, inviting audiences on a cross-genre, boundary-defying musical journey and a truly carefree adventure.
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Dates: October 2–4, 2025
Venue: Nansha Music Plaza, Guangzhou
Cover Image | Nanfang Plus
Author | Li Fangwang, Dai Bosi, Liu Lingzhi, Jiang Chang, Liu Yue
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, Huang Qini, Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
