The best place to see the sea in Guangzhou

ha? Is there a sea in Guangzhou city? In the eyes of the older generation of Guangzhou people, it actually does exist! Old Guangzhou people would call the area around Yide Road and Haizhu Square "Bai "Sea Skin" (meaning seaside) Crossing the river is called "Tsujikai" This is not an exaggeration In ancient times, the Pearl River was more than 2,000 meters wide, 10 times wider than it is now. It looked boundless at first glance, like a vast ocean! The Tang Dynasty poet Gao Shi said: "The sea is vast opposite Yangcheng, and the mountains are high opposite Xiangjun." Proof that in ancient times, Guangzhou people called the Pearl River "sea" After thousands of years, the Pearl River narrowed and only Baietan Lake was left as the widest point. The area from Binjiang West Road to Zhoutouzui Park in Haizhu District, which faces Baietan Lake, has also become an excellent place to see the "sea". When the weather is good, the blue waves, the occasional flying seabirds, the cool river breeze, and the passing large ships It feels like the seaside! There are also various historical buildings related to the sea around. Perfect for a relaxing stroll on Citywalk~ 1️⃣Zhoutouzui Park Witness the history of Guangzhou's Maritime Silk Road. It used to be a wharf. The wide Baietan River seems endless. The beautiful White Swan Hotel and the Bay Area Culture and Art Center under construction are across the river. It is also very suitable for watching the sunset! The roads on both sides are filled with yellow wind chimes around March every year, which is super beautiful under the blue sky! There is an old restaurant nearby, Guangzhou Restaurant, where you can have morning tea and dim sum. 2️⃣ Wave Tower During the Republic of China period, it was a customs club for foreigners. "Bo" means ball in English. It had the same designer as many European-style buildings on Shamian Island across the river. But it was the only one left here alone, and its once exquisite exterior walls gradually fell into disrepair. There is a signal tower next door. If a typhoon occurs, seafarers will climb to the top and hang a signal representing the typhoon level to notify passing ships. Recently under repair. 3️⃣Aozhou Pier Across the street you can see the Guangdong Customs and the Southern Building along Jiangxi Road. You can also take a boat to visit Shamian across the street! 4️⃣Haichuang Temple The first of the four major jungles in Guangzhou, this ancient temple has a long history. It is very large inside and many of the trees are over three or four hundred years old. When you feel upset, you can calm down by strolling around. 5️⃣ East Asia Tobacco Factory Located at No. 8 Hongde Road, the East Asia Tobacco Factory was built on the current site in 1937. It was the largest cigarette factory in Guangdong during the Republic of China period. The yellow building is very distinctive.