Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome

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Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
Author: Gemma L

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
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Ancient Guangzhou:

Guangzhou has a long history and culture. For thousands of years, it has been one of China's main trading ports and was the starting point of the "Maritime Silk Road". Nowadays, many people around the world come here to study, work and so on.

 

On Shamian Island there are more than 150 European style architectures buildings. The architectural styles run the gamut from New Baroque to pseudo-gothic and Neoclassical. The buildings on Shamian Island are very exotic and I love to stroll along Shamian Dajie to take it in.

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
European architectural styles on Shamian Island [ Photo / Gemma L ]

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome

A bride dressing in wedding gown prepares for a photo shoot on Shamian Island. [ Photo / Gemma L ] 

 

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
European architectural styles on Shamian Island [ Photo / Gemma L ]
 
 
Litchi Bay lies in the west of Guangzhou in Liwan District. It's very classical and retains local characteristics. I think it's awesome and enjoyable, especially at night. It's one if the most charming places in Guangzhou and it attracts many people to visit.
 

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
A night view of Litchi Bay in the Liwan District of Guangzhou. [ Photo / Gemma L ]

 
 
Modern Guangzhou:
 
I like the 107 and 108 floors of the Guangzhou tower. They have two sightseeing halls, which are cloudy and starry themed respectively. Tourists have a bird`s-eye view of the beautiful scenery of Canton New City and Pearl River. It`s amazing and exciting.
 

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome

Guangzhou tower, a new landmark of Canton, which lies to the east of Guangzhou, is the tallest freestanding structure in China and the third highest in the world. [Photo / Gemma L ] 

 
 
 
 
Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
Guangzhou Tower is seen at night. [ Photo / Gemma L ]
 
 

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome

As a fan of Hello Kitty, you can’t resist the Hello Kitty Café, located in Huachenghui supermall of Zhujiang Xincheng. [ Photo / Gemma L ] 

 
 
Culture and Food
 
 
If you feel tired and need find a place to rest, the Fangsuo bookshop in Taikoo Hui of Tianhe District is a good choice. You may encounter an art exhibition when you take a cup of coffee.

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
This photo shows the inside of Fangsuo Bookshop. [ Photo / Gemma L ]

 
 

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
       Readers enjoy their time in the bookshop.[ Photo / Gemma L ]
 
 
 
Finally, I need to let you know there are so many delicious food and snacks in Guangzhou. Foreigners say “All food is delicious in Guangzhou.” Another famous saying goes that “Except the plate and the chair, Guangzhou people eat everything in the sky and on the earth.“ From this common saying, we can gather that there are many different kinds of food in Guangzhou.

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
Cashes and food of Guangzhou. [Photo / Gemma L ]

 

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
Cashes and food of Guangzhou. [Photo / Gemma L ]
 

 
 
I am just showing you a part of Guangzhou. I would like to leave the real beauty of Guangzhou for you to discover and share with others.
 
 

Guangzhou: Ancient, modern, awesome
The location of Harbin in the map. [bing.com]

 
 

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