Activities in Guǎngzhōu
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Shāmiàn Traditional Chinese Medical Centre
To the southwest of the city is the leafy oasis of Shamian Island. It was acquired as a foreign concession in 1859 after the two Opium Wars and is now a peaceful respite from the city. Shamian Dajie, the main boulevard, is a gentle stretch of gardens, trees, and old men playing Chinese checkers. Travellers recommend Shamian Traditional Chinese Medical Centre, at the western end of the island, for its massage (Y68 per hour).
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Pearl River Cruises
The northern bank of the Pearl River is an interesting area, filled with people, markets and dilapidated buildings. It's a wonderful place for a morning or evening stroll, or Pearl River cruises (珠江游览船).
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Guǎngzhōu Star Cruises Company
The Guangzhou Star Cruises Company has nine evening cruises on the Pearl River (Y68 to Y128, 1½ hours) between 6.40pm and 8.50pm. Boats leave from the Tiānzì Pier, just east of Hǎizhū Bridge (Hǎizhū Qiáo; catch metro line 2 from Hǎizhū Guǎngchǎng station), and head down the river as far as Èrshā Island (Èrshā Dǎo) before turning back.
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Guǎngzhōu Passenger Ship Company
Guangzhou Passenger Ship Company has evening cruises (Y23 to Y38, 1½ hours) from 7.30pm to 9.50pm leaving from Xidi Pier ((Xīdī Mǎtou; Yanjiang Xilu).
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Xīdī Pier
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Tiānzì Pier
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