On the last day of 2010, the roads and streets shall be crowded with hundreds of thousands of people leaving or arriving in Guangzhou for the 3-day New Year Holiday. The transportation authorities have advised travelers to postpone their departure if possible and follow normal safety precautions.Part of the Guangzhou-Qingyuan Expressway will undergo maintenance starting at midnight tonight so drivers are asked to avoid the expressway during the holidays.
Areas surrounding Guangzhou Railway Station will also be packed with people and passenger coaches will even be dropped people off on the outskirts of Guangzhou to avoid traffic jams.Events will be held tonight to countdown to the New Year. Baiyun Mountain peak will rings a bell 11 times to welcome 2011, Canton Tower will hold a gala, and many shopping malls will also hold countdown celebrations.
