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city's most prestigious. It was under renovation at the time of research and due
to reopen in July 2013.
GUANGZHOU YOUTH HOSTEL $
( Guangdong Etan Binguan; 8121 8298;
www1.gzyhostel.com
;
2 Shamian
Sijie; 2 dm ¥60, s ¥240, d ¥260-320, tr ¥390; )
For the cheapest beds on
Shamian Island, head to this nondescript hostel. Backpacker ambience is
nonexistent, but rooms are moderately clean.
Hostel
Eating
Guangzhou is home to some excellent Cantonese restaurants.
PANXI RESTAURANT $$
( Panxi Jiujia; 8172 1328; 151 Longjin Xilu; dishes from ¥40; 7.30am-
midnight; Changshou Lu)
Set in a majestic garden and embracing an-
other one within its walls, Panxi is the most representative of Guangzhou 's
garden-restaurants. Corridors, courtyards, ponds, bridges and bushes have
been brought together to give the effect of 'every step, a vista' . It's impossible
to get a table after 8.30am.
Dim Sum
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Medical Services
Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital
( Guangzhou Diyi Renmin Yiyuan;
8104 8888; 1 Panfu Lu)
Medical clinic for foreigners on 1st floor.
