Should I by-pass Guangzhou?

Should I by-pass Guangzhou?
Apr 15, 2007 16:18
GRIZ326 Points: Join Date: Jun 12, 2006 Status: offline	I am still planning the itinerary and facing the typical problem: not enough time/money to do everything. So reconsidering Guangzhou, I am wondering if I should just by-pass it in favor other areas. It has been said in this forum a number of times that Guangzhou has very few historic and cultural sites. I am left with the impression that aside from good restaurants and modern shopping facilities that Guangzhou is just a modern city - not unlike those throughout the world. Is my impression wrong? Are there good reasons for me to spend time in Guangzhou when I would prefer to see the countryside?

Apr 15, 2007 16:18

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I am still planning the itinerary and facing the typical problem: not enough time/money to do everything.

So reconsidering Guangzhou, I am wondering if I should just by-pass it in favor other areas. It has been said in this forum a number of times that Guangzhou has very few historic and cultural sites. I am left with the impression that aside from good restaurants and modern shopping facilities that Guangzhou is just a modern city - not unlike those throughout the world.

Is my impression wrong?

Are there good reasons for me to spend time in Guangzhou when I would prefer to see the countryside?

Apr 15, 2007 20:24	#1
CHRISWAUGHBJ Points: Join Date: Feb 26, 2007 Status: Offline	I don't know much about Guangzhou, having only stayed there one night and a day, all spent in railway stations, but I have to ask: If it's the countryside you want, why are you even considering spending more time in cities than is necessary?

Apr 15, 2007 20:53	#2
GRIZ326 Points: Join Date: Jun 12, 2006 Status: Offline	I originally put it on my itinerary to visit a friend who just passed away. I do not know if it would be proper for me to visit the family to pay my respects. As a result, I have left it on my itinerary figuring I could screw up the courage to knock on the family's door......

Apr 15, 2007 22:58	#3
BBQQ Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	O, Griz, I'm sorry to hear that. But Guangzhou is a nice city. Maybe you can spend less time, e.g. one day or two, to browse the city scenery.

Apr 16, 2007 05:34	#4
CHRISWAUGHBJ Points: Join Date: Feb 26, 2007 Status: Offline	Well, that sounds like a pretty good reason to spend a bit of time in Guangzhou.

Apr 30, 2007 23:54	#5
AMYORANGE Points: Join Date: Apr 30, 2007 Status: Offline	guangzhou is international city ,and exept for facility shopping center not have much more history interests . but you can visit the HUANGPU army school .that is a good place to visit

May 1, 2007 09:40	#6
APAULT Points: Join Date: Mar 11, 2006 Status: Offline	I was pleasantly surprised, it was better than I expected. But I agree there are better tourist places. Gunagzhou has Simian Island and markets nearby are ok if u are there.

May 2, 2007 03:48	#7
LIZXLI Points: Join Date: Feb 21, 2007 Status: Offline	hi all, Phoenix city is a good place to visit which is my home located in,you may also take a tour to the countryside nearby.There are some traditional temples too.It is something about buddhisum. Have a nice trip.

May 10, 2007 01:34	#8
JCNILE123 Points: Join Date: Mar 30, 2006 Status: Offline	Guangzhou it is a beautiful city,, some people call it the Wal-Mart of the world.

May 10, 2007 13:35	#9
LIONPOWER Points: Join Date: Dec 11, 2006 Status: Offline	Yes, I think so

May 18, 2007 21:16	#10
CELIA831210 Points: Join Date: May 18, 2007 Status: Offline	I agree with LiZXLI. I spent four years in that city for my college life. For some reason I am in another city nearby. But I will be back some day.

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