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Shamian Island vs Guangdong Museum of Art
Shamian Island and Guangdong Museum of Art are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Shamian Island is the choice of most reviewers compared to Guangdong Museum of Art. Shamian Island comes in at 95 with approval from 3 reviews like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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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Guangdong Museum of Art
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
No. 38 Yanyu Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510105
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Fodor's
"A trove of contemporary and classic collections, Guangdong Museum of Art regularly hosts the works of painters, sculptors, and other artists from around China and the world."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the southern end of Èrshā Island (Èrshā Dǎo), this worthy museum showcases the works of important Cantonese artists and has been the site of the Guǎngzhōu Triennale, first held in 2003."
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