Shamian Island
沙面岛 · Shāmiàn Dǎo
A leafy sandbank island of former British and French concession buildings, churches and banyan-lined avenues.
No booking needed1–2 hours
Tip
Come early morning or after 17:00 to avoid the heat and the wedding photo crowds.
- Opening hours
- Open public area To be confirmed
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Huangsha station (Lines 1 and 6), then cross the footbridge
- Address in Chinese
- 广州市荔湾区沙面大街
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