In Guangzhou!!! Please don't miss Shamian in the afternoon!!
Shamian Island is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. It is a tourist attraction that combines food, architecture, and natural scenery.
1. Transportation:
* Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 6 or Line 2, get off at Huangsha Station, and walk for about 10 minutes from Exit F to reach the west end of Shamian Island.
* Bus: You can take bus routes 208, 57, 102, 106, 217, etc., get off at Liu Er San Road Station and walk for about 5 minutes to reach Shamian Island.
* Self-driving: Tourists who drive by themselves can park their vehicles in nearby parking lots, such as the parking lot near the White Swan Hotel.
2. Tour route:
* Before going to the island: Before going to Shamian Island, you can first taste some authentic Guangzhou food in Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, such as the shrimp emperor of Guangzhou Restaurant, the double skin milk and mango pomelo sago of Nanxin Milk Dessert Expert, etc.
* Entering Shamian Island: You can take a ferry to Shamian Island from Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, which takes about 20 minutes. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pearl River during the boat ride.
* Food and attractions: After entering Shamian Island, you can first taste the local food, the most famous of which may be beef brisket lo mein and rice noodle rolls. Recommended stores are Wu Caiji Noodles and Baosheng Dessert. In addition, the European-style buildings on the island are also a major attraction, such as the White Swan Yutangchun and Taoranxuan.
* Afternoon time: After enjoying the food, you can start exploring other attractions on the island, such as the Sacred Heart Cathedral.
* Dinner and night view: Before leaving Shamian Island, you can enjoy a delicious dinner at a restaurant on the island. It is recommended to have dinner at Shiying Bowl Shark's Fin, where the bowl shark's fin is made with ingredients such as shredded chicken, mushrooms, shredded shrimp, and shredded egg, which is delicious. After dinner, you can enjoy the night view of Guangzhou near the Canton Tower.
* Return trip: After enjoying the night view, you can take a ferry back to downtown Guangzhou to end the day's journey.
3. Precautions:
* Safety: Pay attention to personal safety and property safety, and abide by local laws and regulations and tourism regulations.
* Environmental protection: Protect the environment, do not litter at will, and do not damage natural landscapes and cultural relics.
* Itinerary arrangement: You can arrange your itinerary according to your own situation and time, reserve enough time to visit each attraction, and avoid too tight schedule.
* Dining: You can taste local food, but you should pay attention to food hygiene and safety.
* Traffic: You should understand the traffic conditions in advance, try to avoid peak hours and congested sections, and choose the appropriate transportation and route.
* Tickets: Some attractions may require the purchase of tickets or reservation of visit time, and you should understand and prepare in advance.
* Guide: If you are not very familiar with the history and culture of Shamian Island, you can hire a professional guide for explanation and guidance.
The interpreter explained in detail, comprehensive knowledge, and serious work. The historical sense of architecture in each period is rich, which is the epitome of China's modern history and loan history. Suitable for Wenqing and photography lovers, especially in the afternoon.
Very nice place to visit. Island is not that big, you can take a walk around the whole island in 1-2h. Island is totally looking different from the rest of the city. A piece of Europe. This place is really a quiet escape from the urban overcrowded Guangzhou city streets. Enjoy.
It is a public park and a street where locals can enjoy the view. Also, there are sculptures that show’s culture and history.
Popular attractions, there is a traffic jam outside, there is generally no car willing to drive in, walking about one kilometer from the Sacred Heart Cathedral. There are exotic buildings inside, there are churches, and there are some food and drink. The famous White Swan Hotel is here. The volunteer service station is very good, next to the Pearl River, the staff is very warm, and there are pamphlets
Concentrate foreign culture in one, the architectural style is unique and full of charm. The tour guide explained vividly and meticulously, the environment is beautiful, and the overall is very good 👍
Guide Liang is very nice, very patiently waiting for us to take pictures to answer our questions, explain every detail to us.
Shamian once called Shicuizhou, because it is a sandbar formed by the Pearl River, so it is called Shamian. Shamian is located in the southwest of Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, on the south side of the Pearl River Baietan, across the north from Shaji Yong, and a small island facing Liu'er 3rd Road. There are eight streets and alleys, with an area of 0.3 square kilometers. Shamian was a major tourist destination for business in China and abroad during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing periods. After the Opium War, it became a concession of Britain and France after 11 years (1861). Shamian is an important business district in Guangzhou. After a hundred years, more than ten countries have established consulates in Shamian, nine foreign banks, more than 40 foreign banks operate in Shamian, and Guangdong Customs Club, Guangzhou Club, etc. have been established in Shamian. Shamian witnessed the changes in modern history of Guangzhou, leaving behind the footprints of great people such as Mr. Sun Yat-sen and Premier Zhou Enlai. Shamian has become the epitome of modern history and concession history in China. The European style building on Shamian Island has formed a unique open-air building "museum".