Guangzhou's Shamian Island, a former foreign consular district and leased territory, is being converted into a new economic zone to attract multinational companies to establish their regional ...

2006-02-26 04:00:00 PDT Guangzhou, China-- In this occasional series we visit the homelands of the Bay Area s major immigrant groups, with the hope you ll travel to the places your neighbors hail from ...

From sky-high hotels to centuries-old temples, Guangzhou reveals a refined side of urban China waiting just beyond the ...

Discover one of Guangzhou’s most charming and historical destinations — Shamian Island. Take a peaceful stroll through tree-lined avenues, colonial architecture, and riverside views. A perfect blend ...

A little girl stands among the bronze statues in the Shamian Park of Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong. Strolling through the quiet, tree-lined streets of Shamian Island in the heart of Guangzhou ...

Discover one of Guangzhou’s hidden gems — Shamian Island. Known for its European-style architecture, quiet tree-lined streets, and relaxing riverside views, this charming island offers a peaceful ...

Shamian Island is a sandbank island in Liwan District, Guangzhou, dotted with various historical buildings. From the Song and the Qing Dynasty, the island served as an important port for foreign trade ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It's not hard to see why the Australian restaurateur Michelle Garnaut has picked Guangzhou's old foreign enclave, Shamian, as the site ...

Surrounded on all sides by one or more rivers, rather than a sea or lagoon, river islands come in many shapes and sizes. Some are celebrated centres of finance, culture and the arts while others ...

The squeaky-mouse sounds emanate from dozens of tiny shoes scampering across the floors of the White Swan Hotel's gargantuan pink marble lobby. The noisy shoes--all the rage in China--are gifts to ...