Guangzhou Citywalk | 3-Day, 2-Night Walking Guide

Route Overview】✨ ✅ Day 1: Yongqing Fang → Shangxiajiu → Shamian Island → Pearl River Night Cruise ✅ Day 2: Dongshankou → Nonglinxialu → Liuyun Residential Area → Zhujiang New Town ✅ Day 3: Taikoo Warehouse → TIT Creative Park → Canton Tower 📸[Must-See Photo Spots]📸 1️⃣ Yongqing Fang: The epitome of Xiguan style • Bruce Lee's Ancestral Residence (reopened after renovation): Green brick walls + folding doors, the same filming location as in "Ip Man" • Zhongshuge Bookstore: The collision of Lingnan arcades and mirrored ceilings, perfect for capturing the essence of "gold in books" • Hidden Gem: Yongqing First Lane "Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Shops" to experience olive carving/Cantonese embroidery, a meaningful souvenir 2️⃣ Shamian Island: A museum of European architecture • Starbucks (Shamian Branch): Tiffany blue detached Western-style house, the second-floor terrace is perfect for capturing "Guangzhou's most beautiful Starbucks" • Church of Our Lady of Lourdes: Gothic spire + stained glass windows, wear a French dress and transform into a runaway princess • Shamian Word Wall: Navigate to "The Happy Monk", stand between the characters "Shamian" for atmospheric photos 3️⃣ Zhujiang New Town: Cyberpunk in the CBD • Guangzhou Library: Spiral staircase + floor-to-ceiling windows, capture the light and shadow of the "Palace of Knowledge" • Parc Central: Red brick arches + palm trees, pretend you're on vacation in Southern France • Haixinsha Island: The opening ceremony venue of the Asian Games, capture the Canton Tower and Liede Bridge in the same frame in the evening 4️⃣ Taikoo Warehouse: Industrial-style art • Pier Sunset: 17:30-18:30 in the evening, the containers and sunset together are super healing • Old Things Warehouse: Retro telephones/enamel cups, capture the Hong Kong style of the 80s • Secret Base: The "white house" at the end of the pier, a hidden spot for ins bloggers 🍜[Local Food Guide]🍜 🔥Top 3 Must-Eats: 1️⃣ Chen Tianji (Baohua Road Branch) • Crispy fish skin with peanuts and sesame seeds, a 50-year-old shop selling only 3 dishes! • Hidden way to eat: Fish skin + Sampan congee = authentic Xiguan breakfast 2️⃣ Hui Shi Jia (Binjiang Grand Mansion) • The best clay pot dishes! Braised eel clay pot + glass pigeon, around 120 RMB per person • Night view seats need to be booked 2 hours in advance, the river view with food is amazing 3️⃣ Wu Cai Ji Noodle House (Datong Road Branch) • Fried wontons with beef brisket noodles, the taste of old Guangzhou childhood! • 15 RMB per person, may be sold out after 3 pm 🍰Dessert Paradise: • Shun Kee Dessert: Coconut ice cream, a century-old brand, rich coconut flavor • Tat Yeung Herbal Dessert: Coconut stewed black-bone chicken with herbs, super rich herbal flavor, warm and comforting • Ah Po Beef Offal: Radish beef offal, the radish is even better than the meat! 🏨[Cost-Effective Accommodation]🏨 1️⃣ Shamian Street Homestay • Recommended "Shamian Time", a renovated Republican-style Western-style building, a 5-minute walk to the riverside • 💰400-600/night, suitable for girlfriends/couples 2️⃣ Dongshankou Design Hotel • Recommended "No. 8 Shuqian Road", Nordic minimalist style, rooftop bar with Canton Tower view • 💰600-800/night, the first choice for literary and artistic youth 3️⃣ Zhujiang New Town Serviced Apartment • Recommended "W Guangzhou", high-altitude swimming pool + nightclub-style design, superb night view • 💰1000-1500/night, business travel/internet celebrity check-in 🚇[Transportation Guide]🚇 1️⃣ Subway: • City attractions: Line 1 (Huangsha Station - Dongshankou), Line 6 (Cultural Park - Beijing Road) • Zhujiang New Town: APM Line (Canton Tower - Linhexi), driverless and super cool! • Taikoo Warehouse: Line 8 "Shayuan Station" Exit A, 15-minute walk 2️⃣ Taxi/Cycling: • Cycling is recommended in the old Xiguan area, shuttling through the arcades and alleys is super cool • Zhujiang New Town is congested during morning and evening rush hours, it is recommended to travel off-peak ⚠️[Avoid the Pitfalls]⚠️ 1️⃣ Shopping in Shangxiajiu: • Many fakes in Jade Street! Look for shops certified by the "Guangdong Provincial Jewelry Identification Center" • For souvenirs, "Lin Heung Tea House" chicken biscuits are recommended, don't buy loose goods on the roadside 2️⃣ Pearl River Night Cruise: • Tianzi Wharf is the cheapest, the 19:30 cruise is the best (lights just on + full night view) • Don't buy tickets with buffet, the food is not good and expensive 3️⃣ Internet Celebrity Check-in: • "Lai Hui Cafe" Shamian branch has a 1-hour queue in the afternoon! It is recommended to go on weekday mornings • "Wu Cai Ji" only accepts cash, remember to prepare change in advance 💡[Outfit Suggestions]💡 • Xiguan Arcade: Light-colored cheongsam/Hanfu, with an oil-paper umbrella is super atmospheric • Shamian Island: French floral dress + straw bag, pretend you're in Paris • Zhujiang New Town: Minimalist suit + jeans, for urban photos • Taikoo Warehouse: Overalls + canvas shoes, perfect for industrial style Guangzhou's Citywalk is a collision of arcade lights and shadows with the neon lights of the CBD, and an interweaving of old Guangzhou feelings with avant-garde art. Follow this guide to unlock N possibilities of Yangcheng in 3 days. Remember to save + follow, don't panic if you get lost~💕