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YaleoHong Kong, China
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💖Shamian Island | Guangzhou’s old European dream💖

#Canton Attractions 😎 Dear old friends, today I have to tell you about this beautiful place on Shamian Island. It deserves to be called the “open-air museum”, and stepping into it is like traveling back in time to the 19th century British and French concessions, with Gothic, Baroque, and neoclassical architecture everywhere. Although it covers an area of ​​0.3 square kilometers, every place hides the gentlest old European dream of Lao Guang. The colorful residential buildings are scattered around, all stained with exotic atmosphere. There are also many small arts and crafts shops, art spaces, and cafes along the way. Walking around is super cinematic. You don't have to go to any celebrity photo spot, you can find surprises just by walking around. Remember to choose a sunny day, the sun is shining, the shadows of the trees are dancing, the European style is immediately pulled full, every second is so beautiful that you want to take pictures. 📸 [Travel Tips] The island's attractions are concentrated on both sides of Shamian Avenue. There are MTR stations at both ends. If you don't want to go back, you can enter at any end, walk along the main street through Shamian Island, and leave directly at the other end. Wear light or French retro clothes for super photogenic. Photography enthusiasts should not miss the island’s cluster of focused sculptures, near Sandface Elementary School. 🚇Transportation: Subway Line 1 Line 6 Huangsha Station Exit F, cross the footbridge 3 minutes to reach; or Subway Line 6 Line 8 Culture Park Station Exit E, 5 minutes walk from Shamian South Street. Grab your friends and come and feel it!
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Posted: Apr 9, 2025
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