Every time I come to Guangzhou, I worry about where to live. Last time I lived in the Pearl River New Town, it took me half an hour to take a taxi to the old city for morning tea, and most of the time was wasted on the road. I became smarter this time and directly booked Hotel Landmark Canton Guangzhou. It has been proven that choosing the right location can really make the entire journey half as easy.
Take Metro Line 2 from Guangzhou South Station directly to Haizhu Square Station. Walk to the right of the exit and you will see the hotel sign in less than five minutes. We dragged our suitcases out of the subway entrance, and along the way were arcade streets, herbal tea shops, and steaming noodle stalls. Even before we checked in, we could already smell the smell of Guangzhou. In front of the hotel is the main road, making it extremely convenient to take a taxi, bus, or bike sharing. There is no need to worry about how to solve the "last mile" problem.
After packing our luggage, we went straight out. The hotel is directly across from Beijing Road Pedestrian Street. Stepping on the stone paved road of a thousand year old ancient road, old brands on both sides are adjacent to each other, such as Yinji Intestine Noodles, Lianxiang Tower, and Taotao Residence. Just a few steps away, you can sit down and have a meal. On the first night, we strolled all the way from the pedestrian street to Haizhu Square, and after seeing the night view, we strolled back to the hotel. It only took about ten minutes to walk, so there was no need to call a taxi. The next morning, I wanted to go to the Sacred Heart Cathedral to take photos. I switched from Line 1 to Line 2 on the subway, and it would take only two stops to get there. After walking for five minutes, I was standing at the entrance of the church.
The most surprising thing for me was going to Shamian Island. Take the subway from Haizhu Square Station towards Huangsha direction, and it will take three stops to get there. After exiting, you will find a group of European style buildings and a riverside boardwalk. We went for a walk in the afternoon, sat at a coffee shop in Shamian for half an hour, took a bunch of photos, and then took the subway back the same way. The whole journey took less than an hour. If you want to go to Shangxiajiu to have Little pan rice, you can do it at two subway stations; I want to go to Yuexiu Park to see the sculpture of Five Goats. It takes about ten minutes by bus to get there directly. Living here, the attractions in Guangzhou seem to be strung together in a line, with no direction taking more than half an hour's drive.
On the third day, we suddenly decided to go to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. We took a bus directly from the hotel entrance and got off. It only took two minutes to walk to the main entrance. After strolling out, next to Liwan Old Street, we ate the boat porridge, double skin milk and Chicken Biscuits all the way, and then we took a taxi back to the hotel when we couldn't walk. The driver heard that we were staying at Hotel Landmark Canton Guangzhou and said with a smile, 'That location is great. It's close to everywhere, even Lao Guang knows.'.
On the day of check-out, we had to catch the high-speed train, and the front desk helped us book a car that would arrive at Guangzhou South Station in fifteen minutes. The time card was just right. Before leaving, I turned around and glanced at the hotel. It was hidden among the fireworks on Beijing Road, unassuming and unremarkable, but it contained the entire dining, shopping, and transportation of old Guangzhou within a radius of one kilometer.
Next time I come to Guangzhou, I won't hesitate anymore. Living in the heart of the old city, pushing open the door leads to the millennium commercial street, and walking a few steps to the subway station is the most comfortable way to explore Guangzhou.Show more