Great low priced hotel in Guangzhou
By SAILR | 10/31/2007 2:29:55 PM
I recently stayed in the CUSTOMS Hotel on Shamian Island in Guangzhou. I highly recommend it. The place is absolutely beautiful and the staff is terrific. Their main clientelle are Chinese so the English is limited. I will stay there again when in GZ rather than the more pricey Victory hotel on Shamian Island.
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Ferry Vs. Train
By SAILR | 10/31/2007 12:33:23 PM
I recently was in Shenzhen and needed to to to HK for the day on business. I took the train. It is really a commuter train, often no place to sit and stops at every little town and suburb.
I had planned to take the train to the HK airport the next day for my flight back to the US. After the previous day's experience, however, I chose the ferry from Shekou. It is MUCH faster, only 30 minutes. Your baggage is checked for you. When you arrive at the airport, you claim your baggage and then check in for your flight and check your bags right there at the ferry terminal. Then a shuttle bus takes you to your terminal. Absolutely wonderful! FORGET THE TRAIN!!
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Fountain show
By CHINATUCK | 5/29/2007 11:03:58 PM
Every night at 8 pm there is a fountain show at the main park ( across from Dynasty hotel). It goes on for about 20 minutes and has lights and water shooting up.
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FLOWER GIRLS
By TEKNOMED | 8/19/2006 2:06:37 AM
Beware of little girls selling flowers along the embakment of the Pearl River especially at the entrance of the Pier where you join the Pearl River Cruise. They will cling onto your legs and won't let go until a ransom is paid.
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Shop in shenzhen Lowu(Luohu) Commercial City - Imagine 1500 small shops...
By RUNNERMORE | 7/21/2006 8:59:55 AM
The best and easiest place to shop, especially if you are short of time, is Lowu Commercial City, a sprawling shopping center with close to 1500 small shops selling everything from dinosaur eggs (yes! real dinosaur eggs!) to high fashion leather handbags. The mall is in a sleek blue glass building at the exit of the Chinese border crossing.
While it's relatively safe, the usual travelling rules apply: dress down, leave your jewelry at home, shop with a belt bag and bring a bag on wheels for your purchases.
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Airport Bus
By KEVINWARDCFC | 6/15/2006 4:52:55 AM
Just a note to remind travellers that from Guangzhou Airport to the city there are many buses. But they do not all go to the same termini. In fact, there are four routes that they follow. There is a little handout that is available which will guide you. Just ask the airport staff for it and then choose your bus. The fare is less than 20 Yuan.
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Must see
By DTHURBON | 4/12/2006 10:49:33 AM
Must see:
Window of the World theme park.
Hong Kong at night from top of a mountain.
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Ferry to Hongkong, Macau and Zhuhai
By JABAROOTOO | 3/23/2006 6:40:02 AM
Ferry to Hongkong, Macau and Zhuhai
There are several ferry services to Macau, Zhuhai and Hongkong. For all the details on sailing times, fares and teminal locations check these websites
www.turbojet.com.hk
www.shenzhenparty.com
www.xunlongferry.com
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