Shamian by Day and Night | Recommended Photo Spots for Locals

Shamian Island is home to many European-style buildings and is a classic tourist attraction. Shamian Island is very close to Xidi, so we recommend visiting both places. The scenery is beautiful both day and night. During the day, you can slow down and learn about the history, while at night, you can take beautiful night photos. We recommend visiting Yongqing Fang and Litchi Bay Scenic Area as well. 🎫 The tourist area is free to visit, no reservation required 📷 Recommended photo spots: Indian Residence French Police Station Customs Dormitory Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel Guangdong Museum of Foreign Affairs Shamian Church Victory Hotel White Swan Hotel Shamian Park Starbucks McDonald's (It's best to visit on a sunny day. There are many characteristic buildings on Shamian Street and Shamian South Street. Shamian Island is not big, so if you have enough time, you don't need to make too many plans. You may find even more beautiful scenery while strolling around the island.) ⌚️ Duration: about 3–4 hours 📎 Transportation: 🚗 Self-driving: (There are few parking spaces, so we recommend taking public transportation.) Nearby parking lots: Shamian Mechanical Parking Lot/Huangsha Wharf Parking Lot 🚇 Subway: Line 1/6 Huangsha Station (near Shamian, Yongqing Fang) Line 6/8 Cultural Park Station (near Xidi, Shamian) 🚴 Shared bikes: Shamian Island is a no-parking zone Photo tips: ☀️ Daytime: 1️⃣ Take photos on a sunny day 2️⃣ There are fewer people on weekdays and before 10:00 on holidays 🌃 Nighttime: 1️⃣ There are fewer people on weekdays and after 20:00 on holidays 2⃣️ Some lights will be turned off around 21:30 3️⃣ The lights are dim, so you can bring a fill light for close-up shots of people and use a tripod for long exposure shots of scenery 👉 Recommended routes: 🚶 Route 1: Xidi (Guangdong Customs Museum) — Shamian — Yongqing Fang — Litchi Bay — Liwan Lake Park — Pantang Food Street 🚶 Route 2: Shamian — Xidi (Guangdong Customs Museum) — Yanjiang West Road (Renmin Road Overpass, Aiqun Building) — Sacred Heart Cathedral — Haizhu Square — Beijing Road/Tianzi Wharf (Pearl River Day and Night Cruise)/Huacheng Square/Canton Tower... 🍜 Food: 1️⃣ On Shamian Island: Pho French Restaurant, White Swan Hotel - Jade River Restaurant (high-end restaurant, Michelin one-star) 2️⃣ Off the island: Tao Tao Ju (dim sum), Wu Cai Kee (wonton noodles), Chen Tian Kee Fish Skin (note that it's Chen Tian Kee) 3️⃣ Nearby shopping mall: Link Shopping Mall