An oval sandbank islet situated on the north embankment of Pearl River’s White Goose Pool in Guangzhou district of china, Shamian Island houses numerous buildings flaunting western classicism. Referred to as the ‘Ninth sight of Guangzhou’, the island was recently designated as a significant protected remnant of the region.
The island’s quiet pedestrian avenues lined by historical buildings and flanked by trees are reminiscent of the colonial European period. Having served as a prominent port for Guangzhou’s foreign trade all the way from Song dynasty to Qing dynasty, the island has great historical significance. It served as a strategic site for the city defence at the time of the second Opium War.
Lush greenery completes the pleasant atmosphere of the island including various entertainment and sports facilities such as tennis courts and a swimming pool. Standing on the main boulevard of the island is Our Lady of Lourdes, a French Catholic church. The Christ Church Shamian, a British Protestant church is also within the vicinity of the islet.
Depicting the life that prevailed during historical periods of the island are various bronze statues. One such statue showcases the stature and changing appearances of Chinese women while another statue displays a Chinese woman patching-up cloth being watched by a Western couple.
With consulates, trade offices and banks set up by Americans, British, French, Germans, Italians, Portuguese and Japanese, the island is an alluringly exotic getaway. An ideal haven for a leisurely stroll, the southwest side of the charming islet is lined with cafes and bars overlooking the enchanting Pearl River.
Among the attractions on the intriguing Shamian Island and in proximity to it are Nanfang Mansion, Jiefang Bridge, Renmin Bridge, the Swan Club, the Pearl River Tunnel, Night Moon over the Goose pool and Qingpin Market and.
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