2006-02-26 04:00:00 PDT Guangzhou, China-- In this occasional series we visit the homelands of the Bay Area s major immigrant groups, with the hope you ll travel to the places your neighbors hail from ...

Guangzhou's Shamian Island, a former foreign consular district and leased territory, is being converted into a new economic zone to attract multinational companies to establish their regional ...

Shamian Island is a sandbank island in Liwan District, Guangzhou, dotted with various historical buildings. From the Song and the Qing Dynasty, the island served as an important port for foreign trade ...

Planning a trip to Guangzhou? Make sure to stroll through Shamian Island — a peaceful riverside oasis known for its colonial architecture, leafy promenades, and charming atmosphere. It’s a must-visit ...

The best place to stay in Guangzhou (or Gong Jau, as it's really called) is the Oi Kwan Hotel - especially if you don't mind mould, a smell and wall colouring courtesy of a million cigarettes and ...