Pearl River The first month of autumn is a great time to enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Pearl River, wi- th the weather still warm and the lights of the city creating a magical ambiance. You’ll see iconic landmarks, like Can- ton Tower and the Guangzhou Opera House, illuminated aga- inst the night sky. The city’s bridges, decorated by colourful shining neon lights, seem like fantastic rainbows spanning the river. The nightlife of the ci- ty awakens on both banks, wi- th the water reflecting the ma- gnificent lights. During the daytime, take a stroll along the ‘Scenery Corri- dor’ beside the Pearl and enjoy beautiful riverside scenes. IN THE CITY
This corridor is around 23 ki- lometres long and is actually a dyke built for the purpose of appreciating the scenery. In addition to attractive scenes on and beside the river, peo- ple can also find historic and artistic buildings including Huangpu Military Academy (the first military academy in Chinese history), Xinghai Con- cert Hall (boasting an ele- gant appearance), the Histo- ric Site in Shamian (covered below)... The river is like a ri- bbon connecting historical si- tes and beautiful scenery with modern culture and the city’s
il atmosphere. You can admire European-style buildings, vi- sit the island’s museums and relax in its picturesque parks. Shamian Island is a good place for a stroll, given that it is just 900 metres wide from east to west and 300 metres long from south to north. Problems like traffic congestion and ex - haust fumes don’t exist here. Today reserved partly for pe- destrians, its broad boulevards are like long topiary gardens. The line of bars and cafés loca- ted on the southwest side, and providing views of the Pearl, are ideal for a short break. Lingnan Impression Park This cultural theme park offers unique insight into the traditio- nal Lingnan culture of Guang- dong province. The park hosts special events and performan- ces in September that show- case the region’s rich herita- ge, including traditional music, dance and crafts. The park is located in the south of the ci- ty on Small Guwei Island. Here you can see houses and tem- ples in the traditional Canto- nese style on both sides of the park’s main street. Walking this street leads visitors to feel as
historical legacy. Shamian Island
Wander the charming streets of Shamian Island, which is known for its well-preser- ved architecture and tranqu-
Kantonski toranj je drugi najviši toranj i četvrta po visini samostojeća građevina na svetu Canton Tower is the second tallest tower and fourth tallest free- standing building in the world
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