| Shenzhen & Guangzhou Route..? | |
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| May 16, 2011 03:43 |   |
 | Asking for best transport route to take Am travelling with 2 young kids age 1 & 5 Route 1 I am landing in Shenzhen Airport and planning to stay in Century Plaza for a night then heading the Guangzhou. Route 2 -- preferrably by train What's the best way to head down to GuangZhou, Beijing Road to Grand Continential Service Apartments? Hoping also to get some answers on these too ITINERARY I want to do some sight seeing.. not sure which should I visit first? best way to go around town. Day visit 1.. Bright Filial Piety Temple (光孝寺) 2.Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum (南越王墓博物馆) Anything else I should add in for 2 young kids is with me. Night visit 1.Canton Tower 2.Night tour of the Pearl River (珠水夜韵) Any comments on the above night visit? Recommended for young kids? Thanks very much in advance! |
| May 16, 2011 20:07 | #1 |
| GUEST11685 | In my last trip to China two years ago I took a high speed train from Shenzhen to Guangzhou. Its super comfortable, very clean, there is even a food cart. The trip lasts about 1 hour. From Guangzhou Train Station I took a taxi to my hotel. I'd suggest learning to say the words that you will require to say to the driver in Chinese, or Google it, print it and hand it to the taxi driver. He'll gladly take you to where you want to go. Be sure all taxi drivers start the meter, often they don't and gouge you slightly. Print or learn the necessary words to "Please Start the Meter" But other than that they're fairly honest in either Shenzhen or Guangzhou. I didn't do any sight seeing per say. I was there visiting friends and they pretty much dictated what I was going to see. We got around by private car, taxi, subway (very clean) and public bus as they were locals they know the ins and outs of getting around town. Many of the street signs, directions and so forth are bilingual (Chinese-English). The subway system is brand new in Shenzhen, its well maintained and easy to figure it out. The Subway is also bilingual. You may find the odd English speaker, but I wouldn't count on it too much in either city. Airport personnel and Hotel personnel all speak English. Some taxi drivers, especially those at the airport. Bring a phrase book to be safe. Your hotel should be able to help you figure out what to see or the best way to sight-see. You'll also recognize all of the large US food chains, the menus are a little different from North America but its pretty much the same food. Downtown Shenzhen is extremely modern and cosmopolitan. Its very well maintained and easy to navigate on foot or by taxi. Avoid Rush hours as much as possible. If you have to cross town then use the subway, or you may find yourself trapped in a cab for very long periods of time. Guangzhou is a considerably older city. Its not as well kept. There is a higher level of crime similar to NYC in a way. Though Chinese people are very friendly and helpful. It too is a busy city and a little more difficult to navigate than Shenzhen. I'm returning to Shenzhen before the fall of 2011. I'm looking forward to it, like you can't imagine. I miss Shenzhen so much its all I've talked about in the last two years. Enjoy your visit in both cities. Take it one step at a time, be patient and always have fun. |
| May 17, 2011 02:07 | #2 |
| Thanks for the information. I was looking for more of a detail information I am planning the route from Shenzhen Airport to Guangzhou Beijing Road Staying in Grand Continental Service Apartments I get some bits of pieces of information, but it is not complete. Could anyone help me? My flight leaves at 11.45am from Shenzhen.. What is the best form to travel from Guangzhou to Shenzhen airport? Again travelling with two young kids 2 big piece of Luggage and stroller. |
| May 17, 2011 02:27 | #3 |
| I found this information from this website http://www.routeechina.com/ it suggest that to take the bus instead of the train station, being where I will be staying.. just want to confirm is it true? How often does the bus leave from Shenzhen Fu Yung Bus to Guangzhou? Do I have to book in advance? Going from Guangzhou to Shenzhen airport Take the bus to Luo Hu station; there onto Airport via Special Airport bus service.. |
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