Travel to Guangzhou during Chinese New Year festival ? Advisable?

Hi all,

I would like to be there in Guangzhou for holiday during Chinese New Year 2014, I.e to say 3rd February 2014 to 7th February 2014, lunar calendar 初四 to 初七。。 will it be advisable as in like will a lot of shops and shopping/ eateries be closed?

Thank you in advance for all your suggestions..