Introducing Wúzhōu
Travellers will only hit Wúzhōu on the way to somewhere else, but it is still quite charming in its own right and it’s worth an afternoon or day getting to know it.
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In 1897, the British arrived at this busy trading town and set up steamer services to Guǎngzhōu, Hong Kong and later Nánníng. European architecture left over from this period still looms over crowded back lanes making for some interesting walks around town.
Recently, big money has gone into developing the riverfronts, resulting in boardwalks, plaques and public art depicting everything from historical to space-age events.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Around China in 3 weeks (This September) Help with itinerary
by hexku 27 August 2011
Again thank you all for your contributions / comments. We are travelling asia / oceania for 4 months and so these 3 weeks in China and…
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Yes, we get them from Wuzhou. Since public transport service to and from Huangyao is still not good, normally the people would take a…
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RE: Trip to Hezhou Guangxi
by drumbrake 10 February 2011
Huangyao looks great. How did you get there? Can you get there from Wuzhou? (I'd be coming from Hong Kong or Guangdong).
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