Tuesday, April 08, 2014 - Shamian Island

Started into the day with the first proper European style breakfast in months.

Oh is was sooo good! I know it is just food - but still...

 

Shamian Island is a sandbank island in the Liwan District of Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, China. The island's name literally means "sandy surface" in Chinese.

The territory was divided into two concessions given to France and the United Kingdom by the Qing government in the 19th century. The island is a gazetted historical area that serves as a tranquil reminder of the colonial European period, with quiet pedestrian avenues flanked by trees and lined by historical buildings in various states of upkeep. 

So beautiful! <3

Most amazing trees.

It looks like a beer garden doesn't it?! 

Had great curry! Uh! And the duck!  Too much - but what a feast...

Found the sign?! :D

Looks like Cinderellas coach! Unfortunately blurred. :s

Documenting the evolvement of the Chinese woman.

What shall I comment - the beauty of the area speaks for itself.

Also on Shamian Island lots of couples could be found posing for wedding shots.

By boat we went back to the city center:

On to the South railway station. New and very spacey!