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4worldlovers: Consulate General Guangzhou officially opened on August 31, 1979, though the United States has had a consular presence in Guangzhou beginning in the late 1700s.


The U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou serves four provinces, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan with a combined population exceeding 204 million, with 44 cities of more than a million. The region, once known as the “world’s workshop,” is transitioning away from labor-intensive light industry toward advanced machine manufacturing and technological innovation.

The United States Consulate General facility in Guangzhou, China, represents a new era in the design of diplomatic platforms. When we acquired the site in 2001, the 7.4 acres lot was covered with fields–rice paddies and fish farms. By the time the facility opened in summer 2013, it was surrounded by skyscrapers. The U.S. Consulate continues to meet the needs of American citizens and U.S. companies, as well as promote the diplomatic goals of the United States government. Much as Guangzhou has acted as the world’s window into its most populous country, so the Consulate serves as America’s link to South China.

Lisa K. Heller assumed the role of Consul General of the Consulate General of the United States of America in Guangzhou, China on August 31, 2021. She is a career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service and brings more than 35 years of experience working on U.S.-China relations.

In addition to serving as the Minister-Counselor of Public Affairs at the U.S. embassies in Beijing and Islamabad, Ms. Heller’s other postings include the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea; the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine; and the U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang, China. In Washington, she has been the Director of the Office of Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, as well as the Deputy Director of the Office of Africa and Europe in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

Ms. Heller has a B.A. from Princeton University and an M.P.A. from the University of Minnesota. Together with her diplomat spouse James Heller, she has two adult children.

Throughout the past two centuries, dating back to the presidency of George Washington, Consulate Guangzhou (Canton), as America’s oldest diplomatic post in China and one of America’s oldest posts in the Far East, has played a pivotal role in promoting America’s relationship with China. Today, the Consulate promotes trade and commercial ties, engages China across-the board on key American policy objectives, and promotes public diplomacy through visitor exchanges. The Consulate General is the only U.S. mission in China to process American adoptions and immigrant visas, making it one of the U.S. Department of State’s busiest consular-related posts.

4worldlovers: AISG is an independent, non-profit, multicultural, and co-educational day school for foreign children from preschool to Grade 12. Founded in 1981 and celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, AISG is the oldest international school in South China. AISG provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) as well as a standards-based curriculum. American Education Reaches Out (AERO), Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are used throughout all phases to tailor a program most relevant to our unique context and learners.


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4worldlovers: “The charm of Guangzhou – a modern, sprawling metropolis on the banks of the Pearl River, the Mother River of South China – lies in its diversity. Steeped in history and culture, the city is home to strikingly up-to-date architecture, experiences and nightlife.” - Jessie Huang, Editor of lifestyle magazine, lifeofguangzhou.com

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou is situated in the sleek heights of Tianhe, in the heart of the city’s major business and leisure addresses. Designed to embody contemporary architecture and refined elegance, our hotel offers you the Guangzhou’s dramatic modern evolution.

Entered via a foyer, these rooms fuse elements of contemporary elegance and traditional Chinese design. Bathrooms feature a dry zone with toilet and twin vanity unit, and a wet zone with circular bathtub and rainforest shower.

This kid’s themed room has a bunk bed with a slide and a tailor-made panda bed, providing exclusive kid's panda bathrobe and slippers as well as kid’s welcome amenities.

Enjoying an enviable location on the southeast and northwest corners of the hotel, these rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows revealing panoramic city views. Rooms also have spa-like bathrooms, divided into two separate zones.

These rooms offer all the amenities of our Deluxe rooms, but with the added benefit of exclusive Oriental Club privileges. Rooms also boast exquisite spa-like bathrooms with circular-shaped baths and rainforest showers.

Located on the southeast and northwest corners of our hotel, guests of these rooms enjoy access to our exclusive Oriental Club lounge. Each room's bathroom boasts a large soaking bath and a glass-enclosed rainforest shower.

Enjoying panoramic city views, these suites offer the amenities of our Executive Suites but with Oriental Club privileges. A separate living room features seating and a dining table, and a large bedroom offers a king bed.

These beautiful suites enjoy an enviable setting on the southwest corner of the hotel. Spacious accommodation includes a bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and separate dining area, as well as access to our Oriental Club lounge.

Suites are located at the northeast corner of the hotel and feature a king bedroom, living room with dining table, dressing chamber, walk-in wardrobe and powder room. The marble bathroom offers a large bath and rainforest shower.

Located on the southwest corner of the hotel, these large suites feature a bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and separate dining area. Boasting large baths, rainforest showers and vanity areas, bathrooms are incredibly spacious.

This kid’s themed suite has a bunk bed with a slide in a separate living area, an adorable panda bed and a tailor-made lion sofa in bedroom, providing exclusive kid's panda bathrobe and slippers as well as kid’s welcome amenities.

Enjoying magnificent views of the city, this spacious suite offers a king bedroom, two sitting rooms, a dining room for ten guests, a study area and 24-hour butler service. The bathroom has a dressing chamber and walk-in wardrobe.

With interiors by lauded design firm Tonychi studio, this generous residence ensures sophisticated living. Each residence comes with curated art, custom-made furniture, fitted kitchens and marble bathrooms, as well as a guarantee of Mandarin Oriental's legendary service.

Afforded with floor-to-ceiling city views, this expansive residence is ideal for business travelers, leisure travelers and families requiring more space. Chic interiors embody contemporary elegance and unparalleled comfort, with original artworks, bespoke furniture and custom-designed technology.

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