GUANGZHOU (Day 2) 29.6.09

We woke up early the next morning and start heading to Barrier Gate after we checked out at 9.00am.

Barrier Gate

We took bus after passing through the barrier gate. The bus station is situated at the LG level. So, take the escalator down to reach the bus station. The buses leading to Guangzhou are quite frequent. The rate was RMB70 per person. It took us about 1 hour to reach Guangzhou. We dropped off by China Hotel and took subway to our hotel in Fangcun.

Youth Hotel. RMB 168 per double bed room. The places around was relaxing and was surrounded by restaurants, pubs and disco.

Our lunch in one of the restaurant nearby. The bowl of noodle with fish only costs RMB3. Very cheap!

Six-Bantan Temple. Located on Liurong road. The Sarira Pagoda is the tallest of its kind in Guangzhou. (RMB5 per entry)

Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Located on Middle Dongfeng Road. To enter the hall, need to pay RMB10. It was raining on and off while we were visiting this place.

We went to Yuexiu Park which is the biggest park in Guangzhou. (RMB5 per entry). The Five-Ram stone sculpture which is the emblem of Guangzhou, is erected in the park. We actually having a hard time to find the sculpture, climbed 2 hills to reach it. The signboard did not really show the way.

Zhenhai Tower. It is located on the top of Yuexiu Hill. The tower closed at 5pm. We were not allowed to enter as we reach there at 5 due to the Five-Ram stone sculpture.

Next, we came to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Shopping Street. Located on Xiguan, Liwan District.

Guangzhou Restaurant. Guangzhou is the best place for food. This restaurant offers delicious Guangzhou cuisine. With the dishes shown, we paid around RMB160.

Shangxiajiu is favorite shopping street for youngster. I bought 2 dresses there. Each only cost RMB19. However we have no time to shop around as we plan to go to Pearl River.

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Pearl River Cruise. RMB50 for the top level. The cruise has 3 level, the lower the cheaper. Pearl River offers nice views along it with the light of the buildings. It was so romantic ~~

We took taxi back to Youth Hotel. It was 12am. After bathe, we went down to the street outside the hotel. It was much more merrier at night compared to day with the disco, karaoke and pubs. We took supper sitting besides the street, short tables and chairs. We ordered the local Pearl River beer and a plate of 'lala'. It was not that tasty, but u can experience and feel the atmosphere of local people there.

Slept at 2 pm....

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