Shamian Island

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.

Guangzhou, Shamian Island. It is a sandbar formed by the Pearl River, hence the name Shamian. In the early days, Shamian was an important port in Guangzhou. After a hundred years, more than a dozen countries have set up consulates on Shamian, nine foreign banks, more than forty foreign companies operated on Shamian, and the Guangdong Customs Club, Guangzhou Club and others were established on Shamian. With the changes in modern history, Shamian has become a microcosm of China's modern history and the history of concessions. The European-style buildings on Shamian Island have formed a unique open-air architectural 'museum'. Surrounded by ancient trees, shaded by green trees, and fragrant with flowers🌸The sun jumps between the leaves, and from time to time you can hear the birds singing🕊Wandering among these colorful ancient buildings🏰Everywhere is beautiful scenery, free and comfortable, lazy and casual. Every day there are many photography enthusiasts to check in📸Literary and artistic small shops, coffee shops☕️, French restaurants🍽Guangzhou is in a hurry, Shamian is leisurely. Feel the unique Cantonese romance!💕

Shamian Island is my favourite place in Guangzhou and it was my safe haven during my 6 months living there, it was an oasis of calm in such a chaotic city. The Island was divided into concessions given to France and the UK in the 19th century and foreigners lived and worked on the island to help support the export of Chinese products. The island is separated from the mainland by a small river and this created a self contained zone that allowed western nations to establish trade missions without ‘being present’ on the mainland. Ultimately America, France, Holland, Italy, Germany, Portugal, japan and the UK had a presence on the island in big stone mansions along the water. The buildings now house cafes, restaurants and shops and has become a surreal tourist destination, the buildings lining the street were built in the style of their respective western powers so it feels like you could be in Paris, London or Amsterdam. The buildings are grand and imposing as each nation tried to outdo the other with their architectural styles, leaving tree lined boulevards lined with buildings that stand out against the Chinese city that has developed around them. You can reach the island via the Huangsha metro station and then walking over an overpass, also many bus routes have stops just outside the bridge that links the island to greater Guangzhou. I’d really recommend this to anyone living in or visiting Guangzhou who is overwhelmed by the sheer scale and pace of the city, I used to love taking a book or my laptop to the Starbucks and just enjoying the peace. #timetotravel #trip #guangzhou #Europe #chinatravel #history

Shamian Island is a former 19th century Franco-British concession now a peaceful historic district of Guangzhou..The island name's literally means sandy surface..There is a lot of European architecture and building on this island and there is a lot of historical site to snap an instagramable 📸 photo..Not to worry about food and drinks as there is plenty of nice and good restaurants in the island..Is definitely a must visit attraction in Guangzhou.. Address - Shamiandao Island, Liwan Distrcit, Guangzhou Ambiance/Facilities - Historical Highlights - Island Scenery Avg. Price per Person - Free Rating - 4.8 out of 5 TIPS: During weekends is full of people and crowded..Suggest to visit during weekdays.. #mytripvlog#awesomepic#tripblazers#historical

Shamian Island is a must see attraction in Guangzhou. It features lots of old and European style buildings. The place has a nice view of the river and you can indulge in many different cuisines in restaurants/bars in this scenic area. #travel #expat #guangzhou

To visit this island, just go to Guangzhou. The island is small, it is connected by a small bridge. You can take a taxi from the city and drive to it. We can say that the whole island is a cultural attraction. There are more than 150 European-style buildings: banks, churches, schools, embassies. Many Chinese people come here to take wedding photos. If you just want to walk, you only need one hour. But it is more interesting to walk and feel the atmosphere of this place, take photos, drink coffee in a beautiful place. Then you will feel the atmosphere of this place. There is no loud music, very quiet and calm. There are no big shops from which sellers shout. #island #urbanexplorer#summervacation#cafe#awesomepic

We walked from the Sacred Heart Cathedral down to the riverside, then walked along the river looking at the historic buildings until we reached Shamian Island. There are many statues around Shamian that depict old style Chinese natives and old generations of foreigners that lived, worked and traded here. The architecture of the buildings is very interesting and many look like old style buildings that can be found in European cities like London. There is a european style Catholic church in the middle of Shamian main street which is small but picturesque. There are many places to sit and rest or cafes and restaurants to eat at dotted around. Even the trees in Shamian are beautiful and covered with green moss. #grouptravel #guangzhou #historicculture #passionpassport

❗️It’s called an island because it’s surrounded by rivers. It’s a small stylish area for taking photos, walking around and enjoying evening tea or morning coffee. 🚇 Around 5 minutes walk from Huangsha subway station (line 1 and 6). 🛍 There are many shopping malls nearby but not in the island. 🍝 Restaurants are not too many but you will find something to eat for sure. There are many coffees in the island and some hotels as well. 🕑 I usually spend around 3-4 hours to walk around, eat ice cream and enjoy music. 📸 @_ana_mee_ on Instagram #solotravel #guangzhou #chinalife #urbanexplorer

Shamian island is a spectacular little area to explore with its quaint coffee shops, restaurants and plenty of historical buildings. Strolling through the area does have one feeling as thriugh you've been shuttled through time. #timetravel We had a lovely dining experience at ”The Orient Express” which not only had a spectacular menu but a terrific wine selection. The restaurant itself is a dining cart of an old train which makes for a rather cozy atmosphere. It was a really relaxed day of strolling and dining and I'm very much looking forward to heading back there. I spent so much time enjoying my surroundings that I barely took any pictures.

Shamian Island is a small island on the Pearl River, located in Liwan District of Guangzhou. You can go there and enjoy European style architecture as once the island was used as a consular area in the past. Definitely a most see place in Guangzhou! Where you can enjoy not only the architecture, but also please yourself in one of the many restaurants. Once you cross the bridge and step on the island it feels like you are in another world, a world where you can relax and enjoy your time away from the outside noise and everyday rush. In my opinion the most majestic building on the island is the mint blue Starbucks building! #china #chinatravel #awesomepic #guangzhou #guangzhoutravel #guangzhoucity #shamian #shamianisland

Discover an area in Guangzhou filled with 19 century European construction. A walking museum. This place is worth a visit if you're interested to soak up some Western culture for an afternoon walk. Easy access short walk from Husngsha Subway. #shamianisland #本地遊

Address - 50-52, Shamian Ave, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510130, China. Highlights - Coffee 😄 Avg. Price per Person - RMB 20~30(for coffee break) Rating - 4.0/5 A place suitable for coffee break and rest after walking around Shamian Island; interior is nice for Vloggers or Bloggers to take short clips or photos too. #shamian #guangzhoutravel #china #travelwithgeo #thisischina #travelphotography #coffeeshop