Hi, i am planning to go to Guangzhou early jan (2-6) 2010.
1. Are the stores/wholesale market open during that time?
2. I am looking for souvenirs (such as tin can, paper bag, etc)/stationery/kids stuff. Where can I find the wholesale place?
3. Which area is the best place to stay? maybe not too far from the wholesale places and maybe chimelong holiday resort and other shopping malls?
4. I will be coming from Hong Kong. what is the best transportation to go there by? how far is it from HK?

thank you in advance for your help