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Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si) vs Shamian Island
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Shamian Island is preferred by most writers compared to Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si). Shamian Island scores 95 with endorsements from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si)
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
No.109 Guangxiao Road, Guangzhou
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"‘Bright Filial Piety Temple’ is the oldest temple in Guǎngzhōu, dating back to the 4th century."
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Lonely Planet
"The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees was built in AD 537 to enshrine Buddhist relics brought over from India."
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Fodor's
"This is the oldest and most charming Buddhist temple in Guangzhou."
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Shamian Island
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
North Bank of Baie Bond, Liwan District, Guangzhou
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"More than a century ago, the Mandarins of Guangzhou designated a 1-km-long sandbank outside the city walls in the Pearl River as an enclave for foreign merchants. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"To the southwest of Guǎngzhōu is the dappled oasis of Shāmiàn Island."
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Afar Magazine
"Once you cross the bridge to Shamian Island, you feel transported to a different country."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Restored to their former glory, these have been converted into bars, restaurants and luxury hotels. This tree shaded island has a pleasant atmosphere and is relatively free of traffic."
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