Shamian Island Live: Stumbling into Guangzhou's Monet Garden

Known as the "open-air museum," Shamian Island was originally a fishing village and officially became a concession after the Second Opium War. With over 150 European-style buildings, including New Baroque, Gothic Revival, arcade, Neoclassical, and mixed Chinese and Western styles, it's Guangzhou's most exotic European architectural complex. 📍Address: Shamian Island, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🚇Transportation: Take subway Line 1/Line 6 to Huangsha Station (Exit F), and walk for approx. 3–7 mins; or take subway Line 6/Line 8. 🎫Tickets: Free 1⃣Outfit suggestions: Light-colored long dress + straw hat for a French countryside look👒 2⃣Recommended photo spots: High-angle shots from the steps in front of the flower beds to avoid crowds 3⃣Lighting time: After 4pm, when the setting sun casts a gentle glow on the flowers