I was in Guanzhou for a few days during the first week of july 06. The plan was to get train tickets to Xinjiang and Mongolia once service was re-established after a massive flood hit the area. I wasn't able to get tickets so i decided to stay for a few more days in Guanzhou and explore its legendary Qingping Market. i stayed for a total of 5 days. with an average temperature of 36C, walking on the street was unbearable. Not to mention the common sightings of ppl spitting and squatting everywhere made it less attractive. the city is a dirty, chaotic metropolis that springs new high rises every few blocks amidst old neighbourhoods. Guangzhou has a very clean and timely subway system that supplements the already efficient network of buses. i suggest all travellers to use the subway, as buses can be confusing and are famous for their pickpocktes. in spite of all its drawbacks, Guanzhou is a destination with a lot to offer that no traveller can afford to miss.