Guangdong International Circuit
Guangdong International Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.824 km (1.755 mi)
- Turns
- 13
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2009
- Address
- Dawang, Sihui
Track map and layout
广东国际赛车场 opened in December 2009 in Sihui, part of Zhaoqing prefecture, roughly 45 minutes by car from Guangzhou, and was Guangdong Province's second permanent motorsport facility after Zhuhai. Designed by Chinese architect Qiming Yao at a construction cost of around US$50 million, it is a compact, technical 2.824 km circuit with 13 turns (eight right-handers and five lefts) and a modest 0.718 km main straight, laid out for touring car and junior single-seater racing rather than high-speed GT or prototype machinery.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 2.82 km | 13-turn permanent layout |
Events and race weekends
Guangdong International Circuit was a regular home of China's national touring car championship, CTCC, from 2009 to 2019, and also hosted TCR China, Formula Pilota China and Formula BMW Pacific in the early 2010s. CTCC has not returned since 2019 and the circuit's FIA Grade 3 licence lapsed in February 2026, but it has continued hosting the Hong Kong Touring Car Championship, including rounds in 2023 and 2024, so no confirmed recurring annual series currently uses the venue even though it remains active at a reduced level.
Getting there and parking
The circuit is in Sihui, part of Zhaoqing prefecture in Guangdong Province, roughly 45 minutes by car from the provincial capital Guangzhou. Specific public transit or rail-station details for the circuit itself are not published by an accessible official source.
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Hotels and camping near Guangdong International Circuit
Guangzhou, about 45 minutes away by car, offers by far the largest hotel supply for visitors; Zhaoqing itself has a smaller range of hotels closer to the circuit.
Where to look
Guangzhou (largest hotel choice, about 45 minutes by car); Zhaoqing (smaller, closer option).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
No confirmed, publicly advertised tourist track-day programme could be verified for Guangdong International Circuit; given its reduced international racing calendar since 2019, current public access and event status should be checked directly before planning a visit.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Abarth lap record | 1:14.318 | Parth Ghorpade | Formula Abarth | 2012 |
| TCR touring car lap record | 1:20.785 | Alex Hui | TCR touring car | 2017 |
Spectator guide
Detailed grandstand and general-admission information is not published by an accessible official source; spectator facilities were built around the circuit's CTCC-era race weekends and remain in use for Hong Kong Touring Car Championship rounds.
Weather
- General: subtropical Guangdong climate, hot and humid summers with frequent rain, mild winters
History of Guangdong International Circuit
A second circuit for Guangdong Province
Guangdong International Circuit opened on 5 December 2009 in Sihui, part of Zhaoqing prefecture, becoming Guangdong Province's second permanent motorsport facility after the older Zhuhai International Circuit. It was designed by Chinese architect Qiming Yao and built at a reported cost of around US$50 million, producing a compact, technical 2.824 km, 13-turn layout aimed squarely at touring car and junior single-seater competition rather than headline international GT or prototype racing.
A decade as a CTCC mainstay
From its opening season through to 2019, the circuit was a regular fixture on the calendar of China Touring Car Championship (CTCC), the country's national touring car series, and it also hosted TCR China, the Hong Kong Touring Car Championship, Formula Pilota China and Formula BMW Pacific across the early 2010s, giving it a decade as one of the busier domestic racing venues in southern China.
A quieter present day
CTCC moved away from Guangdong International Circuit after the 2019 season and did not return, and the venue's FIA Grade 3 licence lapsed in February 2026. It has, however, continued to host Hong Kong Touring Car Championship rounds as recently as 2023 and 2024, indicating the circuit remains operational at a reduced level rather than abandoned. Visitors or drivers interested in the venue's current status should confirm directly with organisers before planning a trip, since its event calendar has thinned considerably since its CTCC years.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Guangdong International Circuit?+
The circuit is 2.824 km (1.755 miles) long with 13 turns, run clockwise.
Is Guangdong International Circuit still in use?+
It appears to be operating at a reduced level. CTCC left after 2019 and its FIA Grade 3 licence lapsed in February 2026, but the Hong Kong Touring Car Championship has run rounds there as recently as 2023 and 2024.
Where is Guangdong International Circuit located?+
In Sihui, part of Zhaoqing prefecture in Guangdong Province, roughly 45 minutes by car from Guangzhou.
What racing history does the circuit have?+
It hosted China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) from 2009 to 2019, plus TCR China, Formula Pilota China, Formula BMW Pacific and the Hong Kong Touring Car Championship.
Can the public drive Guangdong International Circuit?+
No confirmed, publicly advertised tourist track-day programme could be verified; given the circuit's thinner current event calendar, visitors should confirm access directly with organisers.
Other tracks nearby
- Zhuhai International Circuit · 126 km · road course
- Guia Circuit (Macau Grand Prix) · 141 km · street circuit
- Hong Kong Central Harbourfront Circuit · 176 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Haitang Bay Circuit · 633 km · street circuit
- Hanoi Street Circuit · 769 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Penbay International Circuit · 790 km · historic circuit (defunct)
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.