The venue is located only 5km away from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. It would be the best choice for international cuber to take a flight to Guangzhou and staying at the hotel during the competition.

Traffic Information

1. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Venue
- Shuttle Bus Plan
- Description: The hotel provides free shuttle bus service all day, back and forth between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and the venue. It is recommended to prioritize this option.
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- Operation: 24 hours
- Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
- Cost: Free
- Notes:
- After landing at Baiyun Airport, you need to contact the hotel in advance to make a reservation to catch the shuttle bus.
- Front Desk Phone: 020-28616666

• Taxi Plan
• Pickup Point: Arrival level of Terminal 2 at Baiyun Airport
• Distance: Approximately 5 kilometers
• Time: About 10 minutes (assuming no traffic)
• Cost: Approximately 15-30 yuan (for reference, it is recommended to use ride-hailing platforms for real-time price comparison)

2. Guangzhou South Station → Venue
- Subway Plan
- Route: Take Line 2 (toward Jiahewanggang) from Guangzhou South Station → Ride 23 stops to Jiahewanggang Station → Transfer to Line 3 (toward Airport North) → Ride 4 stops to Airport North (Terminal 2) Subway Station → Take a taxi from Exit A (refer to the route plan for Baiyun Airport → Venue)
- Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Cost: Subway about 10 yuan, taxi about 15-30 yuan
- Notes:
- The third line is a "Y"-shaped line, and it has a consistently high passenger flow. Please recognize the train direction during transfer and allow sufficient travel time.

• Intercity Plan
• Route: Walk from Guangzhou South Station to Panyu Station inside the station, take the Guangzhou Donghuan Intercity Line (toward Huadu) → Ride 12 stops to Airport North Station → Take a taxi from Exit A (refer to the route plan for Baiyun Airport → Venue)
• Duration: Approximately 120 minutes

• Cost: Intercity about 34 yuan, taxi about 15-30 yuan

• Taxi Plan

• Distance: Approximately 60 kilometers

• Time: About 70 minutes (assuming no traffic)

• Cost: Approximately 110-160 yuan

1. Guangzhou Railway Station → Venue
2. Subway Plan
3. Route: Take Line 2 (toward Jiahewanggang) from Guangzhou Railway Station → Ride 8 stops to Jiahewanggang Station → Transfer to Line 3 (toward Airport North) → Ride 5 stops to Airport North (Terminal 2) Subway Station → Take a taxi from Exit A (refer to the route plan for Baiyun Airport → Venue)
4. Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
5. Cost: Subway about 7 yuan, taxi about 15-30 yuan.
6. Notes:
7. The third line is a "Y"-shaped line, and it has a consistently high passenger flow. Please recognize the train direction during transfer and allow sufficient travel time.

• Taxi Plan
• Distance: Approximately 35 kilometers
• Time: About 50 minutes (assuming no traffic)
• Cost: Approximately 60-95 yuan (including 15 yuan toll)

1. Guangzhou East Station → Venue
2. Subway Plan
3. Route: Take Line 3 (toward Airport North) from Guangzhou East Station → Ride 12 stops to Airport North (Terminal 2) Subway Station → Take a taxi from Exit A (refer to the route plan for Baiyun Airport → Venue)
4. Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
5. Cost: Subway about 7 yuan, taxi about 15-30 yuan
6. Notes:
7. The third line is a "Y"-shaped line, and it has a consistently high passenger flow. Please recognize the train direction during transfer and allow sufficient travel time.

• Taxi Plan
• Distance: Approximately 40 kilometers
• Time: About 60 minutes (assuming no traffic)
• Cost: Approximately 70-100 yuan (including 10 yuan toll)

1. Panyu Station → Venue
2. Subway Plan
3. Route: Exit from the intercity Panyu Station, walk inside to Guangzhou South Station, take Line 2 (toward Jiahewanggang) → Ride 23 stops to Jiahewanggang Station → Transfer to Line 3 (toward Airport North) → Ride 4 stops to Airport North (Terminal 2) Subway Station → Take a taxi from Exit A (refer to the route plan for Baiyun Airport → Venue)
4. Duration: Approximately 100 minutes
5. Cost: Subway about 9 yuan, subsequent bus about 3 yuan, subsequent taxi about 18-30 yuan
6. Notes:
7. The third line is a "Y"-shaped line, and it has a consistently high passenger flow. Please recognize the train direction during transfer and allow sufficient travel time.

• Intercity Plan
• Route: Take the Guangzhou Donghuan Intercity Line (toward Huadu) from Panyu Station → Ride 12 stops to Airport North Station → Take a taxi from Exit A (refer to the route plan for Baiyun Airport → Venue)
• Duration: Approximately 120 minutes

• Cost: Intercity about 34 yuan, taxi about 15-30 yuan

• Taxi Plan

• Distance: Approximately 60 kilometers

• Time: About 90 minutes (assuming no traffic)

• Cost: Approximately 110-165 yuan (including 15 yuan toll)

1. Local Traffic Guidance
2. Subway Plan: Take Line 3 of Guangzhou Subway to Airport North (Terminal 2) Subway Station, exit from the north exit, and navigate to "Guangzhou South Airlines Mingzhu Airport Hotel" or "No. 9 Konggang Avenue" to take a taxi.
3. Bus Assistance: There is a Feiyue Avenue South bus station nearby, with passing routes including 709, Konggang 1, Flower 17A, and Night 106 bus routes; you can check real-time map navigation.

4. Driving Directions: Search for "Guangzhou South Airlines Mingzhu Airport Hotel" for navigation. The hotel has parking available, and there are multiple parking lots nearby, including the Airport E-commerce International Industrial Park Parking Lot and the Baiyun Airport Post-Flight Parking Lot.

5. Navigation Location

6. Location: No. 9 Konggang Avenue, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province (search “Guangzhou South Airlines Mingzhu Airport Hotel” in navigation)

Feel free to contact the organizing team if you have any further requests or questions!

为了方便您顺利参赛，我们已与赛场酒店——广州南航空港明珠大酒店达成官方合作协议，为所有参赛选手及家属提供专属的优惠价格。

🏨 协议酒店信息：

• 酒店名称： 广州南航空港明珠大酒店
• 协议价格： 人民币 350元 / 间 / 晚
• 房型： 标准双床房 或 标准大床房（可根据需求选择）
• 价格包含：次日双人自助早餐

✅ 为什么选择协议酒店？

1. 极致便利： 酒店即赛场，告别早起赶路，下楼即可签到、比赛。您可以拥有更多休息时间，保持最佳竞技状态。
2. 超高性价比： 350元含双早的价格极具竞争力，为您节省了额外的餐饮开销。
3. 社交中心： 大部分选手都会选择入住，是结识新朋友、赛后交流切磋的绝佳平台。

⚠️ 温馨提示：

• 比赛期间为出行高峰，房源紧张，请务必尽早预订以确保房间。
• 此协议价仅限通过主办方提供的预订链接，通过其他第三方平台（如携程、去哪儿等）预订无法享受此优惠。

English

We have secured an exclusive official rate at the competition venue, Guangzhou Nan-hang Pearl Air-port Hotel, for all competitors and their families.

🏨 Official Hotel Information:

• Hotel Name: Guangzhou Southern Airlines Pearl Hotel
• Official Rate: RMB 350 per room, per night
• Room Type: Standard Twin Room or Standard King Room (subject to availability)
• The rate includes: Buffet breakfast for two people for the following morning

✅ Why Choose the Official Hotel?

1. Ultimate Convenience: The hotel is the venue. No morning commute! You can wake up, have breakfast, and walk directly to the competition area. This gives you more time to rest and stay in peak condition.
2. Excellent Value: The price of RMB 350, including breakfast for two, is highly competitive and helps you save on meal costs.
3. Social Hub: Most competitors will be staying here, making it the perfect place to meet new friends and share cubing experiences after the day's events.

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Hotel rooms are in high demand during the competition period. We strongly recommend you book as early as possible to secure your room.
• This special rate is only available for reservations made by direct link after contacting the organizing team. Bookings made through third-party platforms (e.g., Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia) will not be eligible for this discount.

We wish you the best of luck in the competition and a pleasant stay in Guangzhou!

感谢广州淦源智能科技有限公司（GANCUBE）的冠名赞助支持！

关于 GANCUBE：
作为全球领先的魔方及智能益智玩具品牌，GANCUBE 始终致力于通过创新科技与极致设计，为全球爱好者提供高品质的竞速魔方与趣味解谜产品。品牌以“激发创造力，玩转智慧”为理念，持续推动智力运动文化的普及与发展。

冠名合作亮点：
本次合作将以 “GANCUBE” 作为核心标识呈现于赛事/活动全环节，涵盖舞台主视觉、宣传物料、线上直播、选手赛事装备及互动体验区等。

联合发声：
携手 GANCUBE，我们不仅聚焦赛事竞技，更关注创意启发与社区共建。我们期待共同打造一场展现智慧、速度与科技感的魔方盛会，助力更多参与者挑战自我、探索思维的无限可能。

再次感谢 GANCUBE 对本次活动的鼎力支持！
智慧转动，创想无界——GANCUBE!

[Title Sponsorship]

Guangzhou Gansource Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (GANCUBE)

Thanks to Guangzhou Gansource Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (GANCUBE) for their staunch support as Title Sponsor!

About GANCUBE:
As a globally leading brand of speedcubes and smart puzzle toys, GANCUBE is dedicated to providing high-quality speedcubes and intriguing puzzle products for enthusiasts worldwide through innovative technology and cutting-edge design. Upholding the philosophy of "Igniting Creativity, Playing with Intelligence," the brand continuously promotes the popularization and development of mind sports culture.

Highlights of the Title Partnership:
This collaboration will feature the core "GANCUBE" branding across all aspects of the event, including the main stage visuals, promotional materials, live streams, player competition gear, and interactive experience zones.

Joint Vision:
Joining hands with GANCUBE, we focus not only on competitive play but also on creative inspiration and community building. We look forward to co-creating a cube-solving spectacle that showcases intelligence, speed, and technological innovation, empowering more participants to challenge themselves and explore the infinite possibilities of the mind.

Once again, our sincere gratitude to GANCUBE for their tremendous support of this event!
Smart Twists, Boundless Creativity — GANCUBE

方式一：广州入境，香港出境

• 路线：您的国家 → 广州白云国际机场 (CAN) → [广东省内旅行] → 香港 → 您的下一个目的地
• 优点：可以体验广东省和香港两地的风情。
• 操作指南：
• 抵达广州：在广州白云国际机场下飞机后，跟随“24/144/240小时过境免签”或“Transit Visa Exemption”指示牌。
• 申请许可：前往专门的过境免签柜台，向边检人员出示您的护照和前往香港的机票/车票/船票。边检人员审核通过后，会在您的护照上加盖一个临时入境许可章，上面会注明允许停留的期限。
• 离开广东前往香港：您可以在240小时内的任意时间，通过陆路口岸（如深圳罗湖、福田口岸）、水路口岸（如深圳蛇口码头）或空港口岸前往香港。
• 从香港离境：根据您自己的旅行计划，从香港国际机场 (HKG) 飞往下一个国家。

Way 1: Enter via Guangzhou, Exit via Hong Kong

• Itinerary: Your Country → Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport (CAN) → [Travel within Guangdong] → Hong Kong → Your Next Destination
• Advantage: Allows you to experience both Guangdong Province and Hong Kong.
• Guidance:
• Arrive in Guangzhou: After disembarking at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, follow the signs for "24/144/240-Hour Transit Visa Exemption".
• Apply for Permit: Go to the dedicated counter for transit visa exemption. Present your passport and your onward ticket (flight/train/ferry) to Hong Kong to the immigration officer. After verification, they will stamp your passport with a temporary entry permit, indicating the allowed duration of stay.
• Depart from Guangdong to Hong Kong: Within the 240-hour limit, you can travel to Hong Kong via land ports (e.g., Luohu or Futian Port in Shenzhen), sea ports (e.g., Shekou Ferry Terminal in Shenzhen), or airports.
• Depart from Hong Kong: Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to your next destination according to your travel plans.

方式二：香港入境，广州出境

• 路线：您的国家 → 香港国际机场 (HKG) → [香港旅行] → 广州 → 广州白云国际机场 (CAN) → 您的下一个目的地
• 优点：先到香港，再进入内地，行程安排灵活。
• 操作指南：
• 抵达香港：正常入境香港（大多数西方国家公民可免签入境香港）。
• 从香港前往广州：在香港游玩后，通过高铁（香港西九龙站 → 广州南站）、直通巴士或轮渡等方式进入广州。
• 申请过境免签：在抵达广州的入境口岸时（例如，乘坐高铁抵达广州南站），您不能申请240小时过境免签，因为该政策仅限从指定的三个空港口岸入境。因此，这种方式不可行。

重要提示：
您必须从广州白云国际机场、深圳宝安国际机场或揭阳潮汕国际机场这三个口岸中的一个直接飞入，才能申请240小时过境免签。从香港通过陆路或水路进入广东不适用此政策。

正确的“香港入境、广州出境”方式：
若要实现此路线，您需要提前申请一个标准的中国旅游签证。或者，调整您的行程为：您的国家 → 香港 →（飞往）→ 广州白云机场 → 您的下一个目的地。这样，当您从香港飞抵广州时，就可以申请240小时过境免签了。

Way 2: Enter via Hong Kong, Exit via Guangzhou

• Itinerary: Your Country → Hong Kong Int'l Airport (HKG) → [Travel in Hong Kong] → Guangzhou → Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport (CAN) → Your Next Destination
• Advantage: Visit Hong Kong first, then enter Mainland China, offering flexible scheduling.
• Guidance:
• Arrive in Hong Kong: Enter Hong Kong normally (citizens of most Western countries enjoy visa-free entry to Hong Kong).
• Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou: After your stay in Hong Kong, travel to Guangzhou via high-speed rail (Hong Kong West Kowloon → Guangzhou South), cross-border bus, or ferry.
• Apply for Transit Visa-Exemption: Upon arrival at the port in Guangzhou (e.g., Guangzhou South Railway Station), you cannot apply for the 240-hour transit visa exemption because this policy is only applicable for entry through the three designated airports. Therefore, this method is not feasible.

Important Note:
You must fly directly into one of the three designated airports—Guangzhou Baiyun, Shenzhen Bao'an, or Jieyang Chaoshan—to be eligible for the 240-hour transit visa exemption. Entering Guangdong from Hong Kong via land or sea does not qualify for this policy.

The Correct "Enter via Hong Kong, Exit via Guangzhou" Approach:
To make this route work, you would need to apply for a standard Chinese tourist visa in advance. Alternatively, you could adjust your itinerary to: Your Country → Hong Kong → (Fly to) → Guangzhou Baiyun Airport → Your Next Destination. By flying from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, you would then be eligible to apply for the 240-hour transit visa exemption upon arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.