Shamian, Colonial island district in Guangzhou, China
The sandbar island features three east-west avenues and five north-south streets, creating a structured grid of twelve distinct sections with European architecture.
The territory was divided into French and British concessions in 1859, transforming into a foreign trade center with extensive port facilities.
The island contains 150 buildings representing Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles, with 42 structures designated as architectural monuments.
Visitors can reach the island through Huangsha Station on Metro Lines 1 and 6, or take buses that connect to multiple points across Guangzhou.
The White Swan Hotel on Shamian Island became a central meeting point for international adoptions of Chinese children during the early 2000s.
Location: Guangzhou
Inception: 1998
GPS coordinates: 23.10944,113.23944
Latest update: May 14, 2025 04:25
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