Guangzhou: ancient, modern, awesome

Updated: 2014-07-28 20:40 (chinadaily.com.cn)

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Author: Gemma L

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Historical spots in Guangzhou:

Guangzhou has a long history and deep 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 live.

On Shamian Island there are more than 150 European-style 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 them in.

European architectural styles on Shamian Island.

A bride in wedding gown prepares for a photo shoot on Shamian Island.

European architectural styles on Shamian Island.

A visitor stands in front of the gate of a European-style building.

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.

A night view of Litchi Bay in the Liwan District of Guangzhou.

Modern Guangzhou:

I like floors 107 and 108 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 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.

Guangzhou Tower is seen at night.

As a fan of Hello Kitty, you can’t resist the Hello Kitty Café, located in Huachenghui supermall of Zhujiang Xincheng.

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 grab a cup of coffee.

This photo shows the inside of Fangsuo Bookshop.

Readers enjoy their time in the bookshop.

Finally, I need to let you know there are so many delicious foods 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.

Some delicious dishes of Guangzhou.

Guangzhou has many specialities when it comes to food.

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.

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