i have a 17 hour layover in guangdong what are my options? can i stay in airport the whole time?

Of course you can stay in the airport as you wish. However, don't you plan to visit the city during the layover? After all, 17h is not short, and it may be boring to stay in the airport. I sugest you take subway to downtown. Walk along Yanjiang Road and view the Pearl River. Then you may walk to Beijing Road Pedestrian Street for shopping and dining. If time permits, go to Canton Tower. Go up and have a look at the city from high.

I thought about that but I’ll have a large book bag and my I land 2230 so I’m sure I don’t want to be walking g around overnight after a 17 hour long flight. I may stay in the airport until 9am or so and if I have energy I may take a walk.. just wanted to know my options thank you very much

Ok, I see. There are houlry lounges on B1 floor. You may have a rest there.