Shamian Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sacred Heart Cathedral featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a city
Sacred Heart Cathedral showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and a city
Sacred Heart Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and religious elements
Sacred Heart Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral showing religious elements and a church or cathedral
White Swan Hotel

White Swan Hotel

5 out of 5
No.1, Shamian South Street, Guangzhou, Guangdong
The price is AU$204 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$204
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

White Swan Hotel
Hotel Landmark Canton

Hotel Landmark Canton

4 out of 5
No.8 QiaoGuang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
The price is AU$111 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$111
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian Street ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Renewed rooms"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Landmark Canton
Guangzhou Hotel - Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus

Guangzhou Hotel - Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus

4 out of 5
No 2 Qiyi Road, Haizhu Square, Guangzhou, Guangdong
The price is AU$127 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$127
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Shangxiajiu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"Friendly service.clean room.& location"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Guangzhou Hotel - Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus
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Royal River Apartment

Royal River Apartment

3.5 out of 5
No.38 Nan Di Er Ma Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and ...
Wouldn't stay again
"Don't like the neighbourhood. There's a popular nightclub next. Didn't feel safe. Taxi find it hard to locate premises."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2019

Royal River Apartment
Somerset Haizhu Centre Guangzhou - Free shuttle bus to and from the exhibition hall during the Canton Fair

Somerset Haizhu Centre Guangzhou - Free shuttle bus to and from the exhibition hall during the Canton Fair

3.5 out of 5
No. 164 Diejing Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
"Friendly staff Especially the cleaner"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Somerset Haizhu Centre Guangzhou - Free shuttle bus to and from the exhibition hall during the Canton Fair
Ascott ICC Guangzhou

Ascott ICC Guangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No. 241, Tianhebei Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"clean room"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Ascott ICC Guangzhou
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Popular places to visit

Sacred Heart Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Tour one of the largest Roman Catholic buildings in China, a Gothic-style cathedral built in the late 19th century.

Sacred Heart Cathedral
Canton Fair Complex

Canton Fair Complex

4.5/5(31 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Canton Fair Complex, a top convention centre in Guangzhou. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Canton Fair Complex
Beijing Road Pedestrian Street showing a city, night scenes and street scenes

Beijing Road Pedestrian Street

4/5(26 reviews)

Browse for shopping bargains and explore ancient sites at one of the oldest roads in Guangzhou.

Beijing Road Pedestrian Street
Chimelong Paradise featuring rides

Chimelong Paradise

3.5/5(6 reviews)

One of the largest theme parks in China offers a mixture of fast-paced fun and relaxation for all the family.

Chimelong Paradise
Canton Tower featuring night scenes, cbd and a city

Canton Tower

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Journey up one of the tallest buildings in the world, a steel and concrete television tower that rises high above the clouds.

Canton Tower
Taikoo Hui

Taikoo Hui

4.5/5(2 reviews)

During your visit to Guangzhou, you can do some window-shopping at Taikoo Hui. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.

Taikoo Hui

Activities

8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation

8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation

AU$4,026
per adult
8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation
Pearl River Night Cruise

Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou with Private Transfer

AU$135
per adult
Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou with Private Transfer
Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

AU$98
per adult
Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood
Lychee Bay

Guangzhou Walking Tour To Explore The Old Xiguan Area

AU$135
per adult
Guangzhou Walking Tour To Explore The Old Xiguan Area
Guangzhou Day Tour from Hong Kong

Guangzhou Day Tour from Hong Kong

AU$282
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guangzhou Day Tour from Hong Kong
Chen Clan Academy

Small Group Guangzhou Layover Tour

AU$132
per adult
Small Group Guangzhou Layover Tour
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