Relay

Near the central concourse in T2, Relay is the quick stop for last‑minute books, snacks, and SIM cards before boarding at Guangzhou Baiyun. It sits airside in Terminal 2, so you hit it after security, not before. Think newsstand plus mini‑convenience store: magazines in English and Chinese, bottled drinks, candy, instant noodles, basic toiletries, and travel chargers all in one pass.

Relay in T2 usually opens early morning and trades through late evening, syncing with the main departure banks for China Southern and other T2 airlines. Expect airport pricing: a 500 ml water runs around 5–8 CNY, snacks 10–25 CNY, and power adapters higher than city rates. Shelves lean heavily to Chinese snacks and travel basics rather than gifts, so this is more “gear up for the flight” than souvenir run.

You’ll also see a small rack of paperbacks and newspapers at Relay T2, useful if your airline out of Guangzhou Baiyun doesn’t stock English papers. Stationery is basic but workable: pens, small notebooks, and document wallets for around 10–30 CNY. Phone accessories dominate one wall: cables, power banks, and cheap wired earbuds that’ll save you if your main pair dies right before boarding.

Plan one quick stop at Relay after security in T2, then head to your gate; grab water and snacks here, because prices tend to climb again at some gate‑side kiosks closer to boarding areas.