Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Guǎngzhōu
Known to many as Canton, Guǎngzhōu, the capital of Guǎngdōng province, is a sprawling
city with 12 million people that may seem chaotic to the uninitiated. But with patience, you'll
discover graceful Chinese gardens, magnificent temples, throbbing indie dives, tea houses
rich with culture, and sites of uprisings that changed the history of China. And fittingly
enough, in Canton, you'll find Cantonese cuisine at its best.
Shēnzhèn
Explore
On arriving at Shēnzhèn train station, take bus 101 or 204 for an hour's ride west to Win-
dow of the World in Nánshān District. Spend about two hours there, before taking the metro
to the next two stops east, respectively Huáqiáochéng station and Qiáochéngdōng station, to
visit art galleries and the OCT-LOFT Art Terminal. Have a snack at one of the cafes at OCT-
LOFT, before heading east to Chēgōngmiào station to shop for knock-off designer furniture
and a proper lunch. Then head east to the Shēnzhèn Museum near Shìmín Zhōngxīn station
to get some context for your impressions. Spend an hour or so there. If you're up for more
shopping, check out Luóhú Commercial Centre, and enjoy dinner in the Luóhú District, be-
fore catching the train back to Hong Kong.
The Best…
Sight
OCT-LOFT
Place to Eat
Phoenix House
Place to Shop
Century Furnishings Central Mall
Top Tip
At Dōngmén Market, you can have clothes, drapes or bedcovers custom-made for same-day
pick-up. Place your order in the morning, do your sightseeing and pick up your goods before
dinner. With clothes, stick to straightforward designs, and try to provide an image of what
you want.
Getting There & Away
