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$200 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$200
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Staff at concierge were helpful and polite. They handled the requests efficiently and considerate. Regarding the breakfast, there’re variety food for customers to select. The view of our room no. 2206 which was facing the river was fantastic. Whiteswan hotel’s location was within the walking distance ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

White Swan Hotel
Hotel Landmark Canton

Hotel Landmark Canton

4 out of 5
No.8 QiaoGuang Road Guangzhou Guangdong
The price is AU$113 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$113
10 Jan - 11 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Shangxiajiu ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
We were staying in river view rooms, the interior design is world class with quartz stone finished, clean bed and towels. Room size is huge and feel better than a 5 stars hotel. The location is great, near metro, long-haul buses. Not far from Beijing Road. I will definately stay here again.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel Landmark Canton
Value Comfort Hotel Guangzhou

Value Comfort Hotel Guangzhou

3 out of 5
No.388, Daxin Road, Yuexiu District Guangzhou Guangdong
The price is AU$116 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$116
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street and Beijing Road ...
Value Comfort Hotel Guangzhou
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Royal River Apartment

Royal River Apartment

3.5 out of 5
No.38 Nan Di Er Ma Road Guangzhou
Stay at this aparthotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Shangxiajiu ...
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 aparthotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
spacious and near a mall. entrance can be hard to find.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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 luxury aparthotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Canton Tower and Beijing Road ...
9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
The comfort in the room

Reviewed on 29 Dec 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
Beijing Road Pedestrian Street showing a city, night scenes and street scenes

Beijing Road Pedestrian Street

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

Beijing Road Pedestrian Street
Canton Fair Complex

Canton Fair Complex

Learn about the events happening in Canton Fair Complex during your trip to Guangzhou. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Canton Fair Complex
Chimelong Paradise featuring rides

Chimelong Paradise

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

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

Canton Tower
Yuexiu Park featuring night scenes, a garden and outdoor art

Yuexiu Park

Relaxing moments, cultural landmarks and historic sites are all on offer at downtown Guangzhou’s largest urban park.

Yuexiu Park

Activities

8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation

8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation

AU$3,978
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$133
per adult
Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou with Private Transfer
From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour

From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour

AU$342
per adult
From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour
Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood

AU$97
per adult
Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood
Lychee Bay

Guangzhou Walking Tour To Explore The Old Xiguan Area

AU$133
per adult
Guangzhou Walking Tour To Explore The Old Xiguan Area
Chen Clan Academy

Small Group Guangzhou Layover Tour

AU$130
per adult
Small Group Guangzhou Layover Tour
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