By Getting On A Bus Without Looking Where It'S Going
see above for information about using the busesWhilst this is not a guarantee of a good day out, if you have seen all the major sights and still have time leftover, many small attractions are scattered around every corner of the city. Go to a busy bus stop, jump on a random bus and see where it takes you. For 2 yuan you might get a cheap sightseeing tour of the 'undiscovered Guangzhou', although you might end up in a boring residential area or the bus might terminate 2 blocks from where you got on! Make sure you remember the route number of the bus so you can get back! Bus Routes Online Service on: (http://www.iguangzhou.org/en/bus/routes.aspx)
On foot
Due to the sheer size of the city, walking is not advisable if you are trying to reach destinations in different districts. However, walking is a great way of exploring individual districts, and treats such as markets, small antiquities shops and local restaurants can be found up almost every little alley. Walking along main roads can be a nightmare - construction work can result in some inconvenient pedestrian diversions. Open manhole covers or sidewalks blocked by huge piles of cement are common. Take caution when crossing roads, even when the light is green, as bicycles and cars routinely expect everyone to move out of their way and drive through blindly. Many major intersections must be crossed using complex underpasses and footbridges. Make sure you have a map with you. It is all too easy to get lost in the rabbit-warren of small streets and alleys, even if some street signs are also in English.