Shamian Island is a sandbank island in the Liwan District of Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, China. The island’s name literally means “sandy surface” in Chinese. The island covers an area of only 0.3 square kilometers. The Island is surrounded by water. Trees line in the island casting shadow on the road. Tourists can enjoy its elegance by listening to the singing birds and smelling the fragrance of the flowers all year round. Ascott IFC Guangzhou is one of the most luxury Guangzhou Serviced Apartment, located at Zhujiang New Town, in the heart of Guangzhou’s new Central Business District. This luxury hotel has an international conference center and an upscale Shopping Mall and is conveniently located nearby to nearly 500 multinational companies. This is also close by to the Shamian Island, Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Museum, G.T. L and Plaza and Happy Valley Shopping Mall.

There are more than 150 buildings in European style on the island. Before the founding of new China, Shamian Island was taken by the British and the French as their Concession. Most of the buildings on the island are built in western style. The famous French Catholic Church, British Christ Church, former Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, former British Consulate and former French Consulate are located on the island. Shamian Island is also a great place for walking. Walking on the pavement, tourists can enjoy the view of the exquisite buildings, go shopping in the well decorated boutiques or enjoy coffee in the elegant coffee shops. When they are tired or hungry, they can always enjoy some delicious local food in restaurants. There are a variety of restaurants at the Island, offering a wide variety of delicacies. Shamian Island is a place for tourists to relax and unwind, and enjoy their leisure time. During important festivals, there is always a firework gala in the Bai’e Tan opposite Shamian Island.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+