My return to China began with a five day stay in Guangzhou. I'm used to experiencing China through backpacking and hostel stays. This time I enjoyed the luxurious accommodations of the La Perle International Hotel. Continental breakfast. Fitness Center. Two hour Massage. Open concept bathroom? I could get used to this.
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| La Perle International Hotel |
GUANGZHOU AT NIGHT
A great way to see the city is by boat. The Pearl River flows through the city and offers great views of the downtown and developing areas around the city. China is best seen at night for its neon lights. For less than $10 we got an hour long boat tour of the city from the VIP section.
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| Enjoying the VIP section |
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| Guangzhou Tower |
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| Downtown Guangzhou |
CHEN CLAN ACADEMY
The Chen Clan Academy was built by the Chen family to prepare their children for the imperial examination during the Qing Dynasty. Today it houses the Guangdong Folk Art Museum. The museum showcases works from contemporary master artisans of traditional Chinese folk art.
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| Main gate of the academy |
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| Traditional vase |
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| Wood carving of crabs and lobsters on a net |
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| This photo was taken by a girl in a U of R hoodie. She didn't know what the U of R was... |
SHAMIAN ISLAND
This island was a Portuguese trading post during the colonial era. Today the colonial buildings house high end restaurants and foreign consulates.
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| The Catholic Diocese of Guangzhou |
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| Probably the nicest Starbucks I've been in |
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