[guangzhou] recommend things to eat/shop/sight-see

[Shinobimaru]

You can visit the places we been to. Decent and fun enough.

 

[wishaaaaa]

Hi,
Going to Guangzhou this Sat. Has anyone has stayed at W Guangzhou hotel? Is it located centrally near shopping malls and food. Tks

 

[beanstalk6]

The W Guangzhou is centrally located alright.

 

[foosdoll]

anyone familiar where is Million Commercial Center at Hua Qiang Bei Lu

 

[lcpteck]

The W Guangzhou is centrally located alright.

That's an expensive hotel. :eek Though it is currently the first and only W Hotel that has a club lounge.

 

[luei74]

Look like Jetstar stopped flying to GZ. For budget we only left with Tiger air??

 

[audiovideo]

is their 云吞面 same as HK's?

 

[dede1217]

Look like Jetstar stopped flying to GZ. For budget we only left with Tiger air??

yup, think starting this year, jetstar has stopped flying to guanghou.
Only left with tiger.
But their midnight or morning timing not that good
Else can take SQ, sometimes they have 398 promo, or take MH, sometimes they have 285 promo, but need transit at KUL

 

[dede1217]

is their 云吞面 same as HK's?

Think their noodle is ncie, but hk is nicer hee .
THeir wanton mee around 7-10 RMB

 

[durkheimian]

been to GZ once. my experience is, go with an open mind, walk around, you see something interesting, check it out.

i am quite boring one, i spend 2-3 hours walking in Shamian island, and spend another 2-3 hours at 广州起义烈士陵园.

at night, can stroll along the river and eat the street food if you are not too particular about cleanliness. if you are into buying dried seafood like abalone, scallops, oysters, etc.. check out yi de road (一德路)

guangzhou has a sizable muslim population, so, there are quite a number of 清真restaurants, which can be a delightful place to dine also. i remembered having a mutton fried rice, which is chinese fried rice with 'daging', quite a nice fushion.

oh, how cheap can eats be? see picture.

 

[luei74]

Planning to go on coming Sept. Any hotel nearby the wholesale market (Yuexiu District - Railway Station) to recommend?

 

[critical888]

i recommend u stay the 7 days inn, clean and its a chain, lots of outlet everywhere..

and if you need a sim card for china , come to me :
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/t...nd-wifi-hotspot-mifi-korea-japan-4656245.html

 

[luei74]

Not sure if anyone taken the Train service from Hongkong Hung Hom to Guangzhou East? Trying to book online at the following site, not sure if this is the real site to book for the ticker lol

China Train Tickets Online Booking |China Trip Advisor - Guangzhou to Hong Kong Train Timetable and online booking

Those booked before can kindly confirm with me?

 

[beanstalk6]

There is no official online portal. Try China Trains Schedule: Tickets Booking Delivery Service and ctrip.com

 

[luei74]

There is no official online portal. Try China Trains Schedule: Tickets Booking Delivery Service and ctrip.com

Ok thanks for the info.

 

[lcpteck]

If I remember correctly, only high speed rail have official website where you can book tickets online (and redeem paper ticket when you're at station) and select seats. Unfortunately language is only in chinese hence never had a chance to try it myself.

 

[dilphinus]

If I remember correctly, only high speed rail have official website where you can book tickets online (and redeem paper ticket when you're at station) and select seats. Unfortunately language is only in chinese hence never had a chance to try it myself.

I have bought slow trains on ctrips.com before. Not sure if China to HK is considered an international train.

Fast speed trains can be bought on ctrips.com as well. Just collect the tickets at any train stations (include handling fee of RMB5 if not collected at the departure station).

 

[applelim]

what is the weather like in October?

 

[beanstalk6]

Wet and slightly chilly.

 

[critical888]

sim card available and in stock for guangzhou use


http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/t...nd-wifi-hotspot-mifi-korea-japan-4656245.html

thanks