Guangzhou Trip: WTF You Need to Know
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Guangzhou isn't ideal as a quick tourist destination. You need to live here for a while to truly appreciate its vibe.
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Also, when you visit attractions, remember to look up their history. Shamian Island isn't just about pretty buildings, for instance.
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My friend, I won't comment on your take on the sights, because even as a local, I find some Guangzhou attractions just okay – it's more a city for eating and strolling. But if you went to one of those internet-famous seafood stalls with long queues, like 'Deng Wo Song Shang Men' (Wait For Me To Deliver), then of course it wouldn't be great. There are so many ways to prepare seafood! In Guangdong, we prefer steaming or poaching, or even congee hotpot. Honestly, you'd be better off just ordering seafood directly at a proper restaurant than going to that place. I rarely write bad reviews, but 'Deng Wo Song Shang Men' is one I definitely gave a thumbs down to after eating there – the food wasn't good, and some of it was frozen and not fresh. I hope next time you visit, you get to try more authentic Guangzhou specialties.
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Could you please recommend some good restaurants? I'm planning to visit Guangzhou in early March with my children and elderly parents. Thank you!
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Hey sis, quick question: are there usually photographers waiting around at all the popular photo spots in Guangzhou?
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It's not too bad. There are a lot around the Dafo Temple area, but in other places, you don't really get people coming up to you asking if you want photos taken.
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I'm tired of all the food here; everything seems to taste the same and I'm just over it.
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Is it too oily or too sweet? What kind of food did you find particularly腻 (cloying/heavy)?
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Anyone looking for a travel buddy from March 14th to 16th?! Female, great at taking photos, brings good vibes, and is easygoing with splitting bills!
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I'm going on the 12th, haha!
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At first, I was worried I wouldn't have enough time to see Guangzhou in two days and two nights, but now it seems I was overthinking it! Could you recommend where you stayed? I've been looking at guides for days but still can't decide. Thanks!
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I stayed at a guesthouse. The photos looked amazing, but when I got there... well, it wasn't quite the same. Plus, they wouldn't let the cleaning staff come in midway, and there were those 'Guangdong specialty' cockroaches... So, I wouldn't recommend it. I think it's better to find a larger hotel, preferably near a subway station for convenience.