Shamian Island
A small alluvial island in the Pearl River (approx. 0.3 sq km) that became a British and French concession after 1859; more than 150 European-style buildings survive here, with neo-Baroque, neoclassical and arcade-style structures such as the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, the former HSBC Building and the Customs House standing in contiguous blocks — an architectural specimen library of Guangzhou's modern history and concession era…
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- Free
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A small alluvial island in the Pearl River (approx. 0.3 sq km) that became a British and French concession after 1859; more than 150 European-style buildings survive on the island: neo-Baroque, neoclassical and arcade-style structures such as the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, the former HSBC Building and the Customs House stand in contiguous blocks, forming an architectural specimen library of Guangzhou's modern history and concession era. Tree-shaded lanes dotted with sculptures make it a mecca for wedding and portrait photography; the White Swan Hotel, one of China's first five-star hotels, stands at the southern tip of the island. Free to enter and facing Shangxiajiu across the creek, it rewards half a day of unhurried exploration.
Getting there: Metro Line 1/6, Huangsha Station
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