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Shamian Island vs Canton Tower
Both Canton Tower and Shamian Island are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Shamian Island scores significantly better than Canton Tower. Shamian Island ranks #1 in Guangzhou with recommendations from 3 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Shamian Island
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
North Bank of Baie Bond, Liwan District, Guangzhou
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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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Canton Tower
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
No.222 Yuexiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Guangzhou's skyline wouldn't be as colorful without the Canton Tower, one of the world's tallest TV towers."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The ¥150 admission gets you all the way to the top of the world’s second-tallest TV tower (610m) and the views are riveting."
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Afar Magazine
"Climb the world's longest spiral stair case—a dizzying 32-story hike—up one of the world's tallest structures."
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