🌇 Only 2 RMB for a Boat Ride + 7 Scenic Stops in One Day!

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Lover of culture, beautiful scenery, and photography 🎞
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As a busy working girl, I make sure to make the most out of every weekend 💪

This time: a healing island day trip that only costs 2 RMB by boat?!
Yup, it’s Changzhou Island – the perfect citywalk-style one-day route with 7 scenic spots and no backtracking needed!

Slow down and soak in the chill vibes ✨
Get a taste of culture, history, and nature all in one go 🌿

🚶♀️ Recommended Itinerary (can be reversed too):
Start at Shenjing Metro Station
➤ Shenjing Ancient Village
➤ Xinhai Revolution Memorial Hall
➤ Urban Agriculture Park
➤ Jinhua Ancient Temple
➤ Baihegang Fort
➤ Whampoa Military Academy
➤ Changzhou Island Pier

Take a 2 RMB ferry to Yuzhu Pier, then walk to Yuzhu Metro Station
📍 Spot Highlights:
🧱 Shenjing Ancient Village
700+ years of history! One of the best-preserved ancient villages in Guangzhou.
Explore Qing-era brick mansions, wok-ear houses, relief sculptures, stone alleys, wells, and pagodas – 35+ heritage spots in total!
Walking through its narrow lanes feels like time-travel.

📜 Xinhai Revolution Memorial Hall
A dedicated museum to the Xinhai Revolution.
Displays include rare artifacts, documents, and photos – great for understanding a turning point in Chinese history.
🕘 Open 9am–5pm, closed on Mondays (except holidays).
📲 Remember to book in advance via their official WeChat!

🌾 Urban Agriculture Park (on Changzhou Island)
A fun, whimsical park full of playful installations – great for photography!
Also suitable for camping and cycling, and right next to the Xindan Yong Bridge & Water Gate (the cover photo spot!)
Perfect for a riverside stroll and ship-watching 🚢

🙏 Jinhua Ancient Temple
Over 600 years old!
Dedicated to “Lady Jinhua”, a fertility goddess in Cantonese folklore known as the "Child-Giving Goddess" (送子娘娘).
Locals still come here to pray for blessings, especially for children.
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