Discounts Expected in Bus and Metro

The proposal regarding ticket price cuts for bus and metro is expected to come out next month. The discount will be 20% on current fares and reflect in the use of YangChengtong, smartcards for public transport journeys.

Bottled Gas Price Touches Bottom

Bottled gas prices in Guangzhou reached an all time low in August compared with February. Continuing its downward trend from July, the price of the bottled gas in Guangzhou experienced another fall in August. Zhen Rong bottled gas company, which supplies 70% of gas in Guangzhou, the price has gone down to 108 yuan per bottle, 20 yuan cheaper than its highest at the start of the year..

Guangdong Launches Low-priced Taiwan Tourism Group

Travel agencies in Guangdong recently marketed tour group to Taiwan at their lowest prices since the tours opened to mainland China. A four-day "Taiwan weekend" tour package now costs 4,699 yuan, aiming for white collar workers in Guangdong. Five-day and six-day tour packages have also been introduced.

Hot Weather Extends

Guangzhou Observatory estimates, a total of 31 cities and counties across Guangdong recorded a high of temperature at 35 degree. It is predicted that such a hot and sunny weather will take control for the upcoming weekend. Guangzhou today is sunny with temperatures to be as high as 37 degree.