Half-Day Solo CityWalk Guide in Shamian, Guangzhou

🌈 Shamian is an important trading port in Guangzhou with a history of over a century. It is a sandbank formed by the siltation of the Pearl River, hence the name Shamian. This place has witnessed the changes of Guangzhou's modern history, and the European-style architecture on the island forms a beautiful skyline. Coming here alone for a half-day leisurely tour is very relaxing, and it's highly recommended for photography and strolling. Transportation: 🚇 Subway Line 1/6 Huangsha E,F Exit 📍 Address: Shamian Island, Liwan District, Guangzhou ✅ Recommended Route: From Huangsha Subway Station - Soviet Consulate - Shamian Church - The former site of HSBC - The former site of Dechang Foreign Firm (Room8 Coffee) - Starbucks - The former site of Flag Firm - The former site of Sassoon Bank - Comebuy Coffee - The former site of French Mission Building - The former site of Taiwan Bank - The former site of Banque de l'Indochine - Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral - The former site of the Customs House - Cat Shit Coffee - The former site of French Naval Office - Guangdong Foreign Affairs Museum - Shamian Massacre Monument - Guangdong Customs Museum - Tower Shadow Building - Thirteen Hongs Museum - Cultural Park Subway Station. Play time: 2-3 hours ✨ Shamian Street It concentrates various buildings and sculptures, with 5 small streets in the middle, leading to Shamian North Street and South Street, and also to Shamian Park. 💫 Recommended Check-in Spots: The 'Red Palaces' of East and West: Soviet Consulate, The former site of the Customs House 'Two Churches, One Round, One Pointed': Shamian Church, Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral The Eye of Shamian: The former site of HSBC The Greenest Foreign Firm: The former site of Flag Firm One of the Three Major Customs: Guangdong Customs Museum Tiffany Blue Starbucks: Starbucks Reserve Tea Culture: Chaozhou Single Bush Tea Museum The First Five-Star Hotel: White Swan Hotel 🌠 Architectural Features: More than 10 countries had consulates here, 9 foreign banks, 40+ foreign firms, and 150+ buildings, including Baroque, arcade, neoclassical, Gothic revival, and Sino-Western styles, forming a collection of various European-style buildings. 😋 Dining: Starbucks Reserve, Cat Shit Coffee, McDonald's, Overseas Chinese Cuisine, Lan Kwai Fong, etc.