Shamian Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The church with long history.
The church with long history.
Some nice French houses near river
Sacred Heart Cathedral showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and a city
Sacred Heart Cathedral featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a city

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White Swan Hotel

White Swan Hotel

5 out of 5
No.1, Shamian South Street Guangzhou Guangdong
The price is AU$197 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$197
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Location, breakfast and amenities are excellent. Bathroom dated.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

White Swan Hotel
Guangzhou Hotel - Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus

Guangzhou Hotel - Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus

4 out of 5
No 2 Qiyi Road Guangzhou Guangdong
The price is AU$100 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$100
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Shangxiajiu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
The hotel has a fantastic location, near to the metro & local attractions. The staff was friendly & the rooms modern and well maintained. I would recommend staying there if visiting Guangzhou.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Guangzhou Hotel - Canton Fair Free Shuttle Bus
Hotel Landmark Canton

Hotel Landmark Canton

4 out of 5
No.8 QiaoGuang Road Guangzhou Guangdong
The price is AU$104 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$104
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
Hotel Landmark Canton
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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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (21 reviews)
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Great Room, Friendly Staff, good facilities. I enjoyed my stay. Eveything was simple and easy.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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

Weekend International Apartment

4 out of 5
No. 70 Zhongshan Fifth Road Guangzhou Guangdong
Stay at this aparthotel in Guangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions Beijing Road Pedestrian Street ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Weekend International Apartment
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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
Pazhou Exhibition Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China

Canton Fair Complex

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

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

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

Mr Huangshan

2-Day Private Trip to Huangshan Mountain and Tangmo Ancient Town from Guangzhou

AU$1,530
per adult
2-Day Private Trip to Huangshan Mountain and Tangmo Ancient Town from Guangzhou
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Guangzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)

AU$50
per traveller
Guangzhou Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
7-Day Private China Tour from Shenzhen: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai

7-Day Private China Tour from Shenzhen: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai

AU$5,008
per adult
7-Day Private China Tour from Shenzhen: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai
From GuangZhou: 2-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie National Park

From GuangZhou: 2-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie National Park

AU$1,399
per adult
From GuangZhou: 2-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie National Park
Guangzhou Customized Private Tour Guide with Car Service

Guangzhou Customized Private Tour Guide with Car Service

AU$375
per traveller
Guangzhou Customized Private Tour Guide with Car Service
8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation

8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation

AU$3,851
per adult
8 Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang Jiayuguan with Accommodation
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