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Hidden European Fairy Tale Island in Guangzhou, Perfect for Family Trips

In Guangzhou, there is a place gently embraced by time—Shamian Island, truly a treasure for family outings!

🚗 The transportation is incredibly convenient. Take Metro Line 1 or Line 6 to Huangsha Station, exit from Exit F, cross the small bridge, and step onto this dreamy island; if you take the bus, routes like 1 and 57 stop at the City Central Hospital Station, just a short walk away.

🏰 Once you set foot on Shamian Island, it feels like entering a European town. Over 150 European-style old buildings are scattered around, including the Gothic Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, with its white spire piercing the blue sky. Sunlight filters through the stained glass windows, casting magical light spots on the ground. Take photos with your kids in front of the church—every shot looks like a fairy tale scene. The former HSBC Bank building boasts magnificent Roman columns, with imposing stone lions at the entrance. Tell your kids the financial stories of the past here, blending fun and knowledge. Shamian Street offers a new view at every step, with giant banyan trees shading the street. Sunlight filters through the leaves onto the stone pavement—stroll with your kids and savor the peaceful passage of time.

🍔 After playing, enjoy some delicious food! The Jade Hall Spring Warm Restaurant at the White Swan Hotel serves authentic Cantonese cuisine that will delight your taste buds; street snack shops offer beef offal hotpot and wonton noodles, full of authentic Guangzhou flavors that kids won’t want to stop eating.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Shamian Island is not only beautiful and tasty but also very safe, with very few motor vehicles, so kids can run and play freely. Search for cute little bronze statues along the street, feed the pigeons in the square, picnic and fly kites on the large lawn in Shamian Park—fun levels maxed out!

Come to Shamian Island and create precious and joyful family moments together in a European-style setting.

Post by Aurora ^ Kingsley | Sep 21, 2025