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吃在廣州 - 8 DAYS GUANGZHOU - 4 to 12 NOV 2018

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As the cantonese saying goes,    吃在廣州 ( Eat In Guangzhou), there are numerous good eating places in Guangzhou. Our one week trip did not cover all the recommended eateries.  We leisurely paced our stay in Guangzhou eating, strolling and taking in all the local sights and local delights. The city is huge and is filled with people everywhere mostly the local chinese. Foreigners are few.   The PRC traits were unmistakable.  Line the streets with squats.  Pollute the air with smoke.  Deafen the surrounding with noise. Jostling. Spitting. We were surprised that Mandarin instead of Cantonese was mainly and widely used by the locals. 4 Nov 2018- Shamian Island, Liwan 沙面岛 Shamian Island separated from the mainland by a small canal and is good place for a stroll overlooking the Pearl River. You will see this canal before the entrance to the island. T ake Metro Line 1 or 6 to Huangsha Station  黄沙站  and get out at Exit F and walk across the overhead bridge to reach the isla