Historic Area sights in Guǎngzhōu
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Shāmiàn Island
The leafy oasis of Shāmiàn Island , which was acquired as a foreign concession in 1859 after the two Opium Wars, is a peaceful respite from the city. Back in the 19th century, the British and French were granted permission to set up their warehouses on this 'sand surface island'. The sandbank was connected to the mainland by several bridges, with iron gates that prohibited any Chinese from entering the island. Major renovation has restored some of the buildings to their original appearance, transforming them into chic restaurants and hotels.
Shamian Dajie is a tranquil stretch of gardens and trees. The Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, built by the French in …
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Xīnhépǔ
Ambling along the tree-lined streets in the neighbourhood of Xīnhépǔ (新河浦) on the southern edge of the historic Dōngshān area (东山区; Dōngshān Qū) is a pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here, a cluster of colonial villas and churches built by the missionaries at the beginning of the 20th century are beautifully restored. During the republican era, the houses were private dwellings for the Kuomintang's high-ranking officials; now, they're private residences for local bigwigs. Only the three-storeySpring Garden is open to the public. It was the former headquarters of the central committee of the CCP in 1923, and Mao Zedong also sojou…
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