Shameen Island, A European Enclave with Historical Charm

53-54 North Shaomen Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
A very unique place in Guangzhou
4.9

Introduction

Shamian Island has always been an important commercial port in Guangzhou. After over a century of historical accumulation, it became an important channel for domestic and foreign trade during the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. However, after the Opium War, it was designated as the British and French concession. This place is a microcosm of our modern history and concession history. European-style buildings such as the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Shamian Christ Church, customs office, British Snowy factory, HSBC Bank, etc. have unique features showcased here. The whole island is like a small European town, with many coffee shops, churches, restaurants, and bars, making it a great place for taking photos.

Must-go rating

Worth going
100%

Transportation

100%
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Address
53-54 North Shaomen Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
Opening hours
All-day (Monday-Sunday from January 1st to December 31st)
Transportation
1. Take bus No.1/57/64/75/106/181/217 to the City TCM Hospital Station and walk about 233 meters to reach the destination. 2. Take a taxi from Guangzhou Station and drive about 5.9 kilometers. 3. Take Metro Line 1 to Huangsha Station Exit D and walk about 10 minutes to the destination across the overpass.