Yes, this is Guangzhou, China. Shamian Island, or Sandspit Island, was a sandbar given to British and French traders after the Second Opium War. The west half of the island is British, the east French. The colonial powers-that-be constructed buildings, factories, and warehouses on their bit of land. More than a century later the buildings still stand. Shamian Island is a peaceful retreat, tree-lined boulevards along the river, in one of the world’s most populous cities. Watch for my upcoming Top 10 Must Sees in Guangzhou, China.
My parents are from Guangzhou and I’ve gone back to visit almost every other year. I’m looking very forward to reading your next post. Amazing site by the way.
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Sounds like a great place to visit. Looking forward to your Top 10.
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It’s such a life-like picture, but I’d rather see you hanging over the balcony, waving and blowing kisses at your bloggity Juliets.
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it looks pretty nice though!
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Very Colonial looking indeed – looks like a corner house in London
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Beautiful bulding!
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Guangzhou is a really nice city – a far cry from my old stomping grounds in Changchun. We enjoyed our time there.
I was offered a singing job at a bar in Guangzhou, but the job ended up falling through shortly after I arrived. The club had been shut down indefinitely. I’ve always felt a bit sad over that. I think it would have been a really nice city to live in.
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