2019 is about to pass, and the long-awaited trip has finally arrived. After repeated discussions, several friends decided to go to Guangzhou, a city that is also very warm in winter, where they can take off their heavy coats and put back on autumn clothes. There are also attractive foods waiting for you.

Three of the four in our group can drive, and we are people who can ride a car and never walk half a step, so we decisively chose a self-driving tour. Self-driving is very flexible and saves a lot of time in transportation. We booked a car in advance on the Yihi Car Rental APP. This time, we rented a Roewe Hybrid, which is relatively cheap, and the key is to save fuel. As soon as you exit the high-speed railway station, a staff member will pick you up to the store, check the good car, complete the formalities, and quickly pick up the car and start our trip to Guangzhou.

Because we are self-driving, we don't have to consider the convenience of taking public transportation, so we did not choose the hotel in the downtown area this time. The price/performance ratio of the hotel has suddenly improved, and we are quite satisfied in terms of space and comfort. Only under such circumstances can we have enough sleep and nourish our spirits to support our travel during the day.

After talking about traveling and staying, we will introduce our two-day itinerary, and finally put together the recommended delicacies.

DAY1: Beijing Road Pedestrian Street-Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral

DAY2: Shamian-Guangzhou Tower

DAY1

Beijing Road pedestrian street

Every city has its own iconic commercial pedestrian street. In Guangzhou, it is the Beijing Road Pedestrian Street. This is the most prosperous area in Guangzhou City. I heard that this road has been very prosperous since the Song Dynasty, so when walking on the road, you will see ancient roadbed ruins protected by glass covers from time to time, making people remember this thousand-year-old street at once.

It has all the characteristics of other commercial streets. It has many shops, a wide variety of types, a large scale, and also has its own characteristics. Many special buildings are interspersed with historic relics, which are combined with the strong modern commercial color, making people impressive.

The bustling street scene is crowded with people, with major department stores and various restaurants distributed from south to north. There is everything to participate in entertainment and it is very popular.

On the central axis of the pedestrian street is an ancient road that has gone through more than ten dynasties. This small section of the road is covered with a thick glass cover. Below are very completely preserved monuments, and the historical patterns are clearly visible.

The arcade on the street has the characteristics of the last century. Coupled with the tram cars running on the road, it has a strong flavor of market life, giving you the feeling of traveling through it.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Less than two kilometers from Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, you can reach the Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral. It is a standard Gothic building with the iconic sharp corners of the roof. It is absolutely stunning at first glance. It is much larger than imagined. You can see many exquisite details on the exterior.

Walking around the outside of the church, every angle was filled with art. Every day, there were tourists here, and everyone picked up their cameras and kept taking pictures.

The thick stone walls are exquisitely piled, and the complex and exquisite decorations decorate the entire building. It is hard to imagine how people in the past completed such complex projects.

Entering the interior of the church, it is even more mysterious and solemn. Each stained glass window is painted with a different Bible story. Light is sprinkled into the church through the stained glass, forming various spots of light. The changes of light and shadow on this day are different at each moment. look.

Looking up at the towering roofs and the layered structures are spectacular and exquisite, whether they are devout Christians or tourists who come here, they are all in awe.

shamian

Shamian is actually on a small island. It was the "Anglo-French Concession" in the 19th century, so the architectural style is very European and has now become a favorite photo destination for young people in literature and art.

Walking on the streets with sand faces is like opening a history book, one scene at a time, which is very emotional.

It's a huge place here, and it takes a lot of time to see every place in detail.

It's a huge place here, and it takes a lot of time to see every place in detail.

Houses of all colors, each building seems to have its own story.

There is no particularly commercial thing on the island, the greening is relatively good, and the air is fresh. It is a paradise in Guangzhou.

The Starbucks on the island is very famous here. The mint green house is very fresh. In such an elegant and peaceful neighborhood, a cup of Starbucks will give you a unique flavor.

Guangzhou tower

As night falls, how can we not go to the Pearl River to take a look at the Guangzhou Tower, a landmark building in Guangzhou? If you have enough time, you can also climb to the top of the tower to get a taste of the entire Pearl River New City.

Looking at the "small waist" constantly changing colors from a distance, the smart beauty makes the city of Guangzhou more vibrant.

There are many beautiful buildings in Guangzhou on the edge of the Pearl River. At night, the buildings turn on their LED lights. While viewing the Guangzhou Tower, you can enjoy the night view along the river.

There are cruise ships traveling at night on the river, and against the backdrop of the lights, there is a flowing night view. Tourists on both sides of the river enjoy the cruise ship, and tourists on the boat are also enjoying the beautiful scenery on both sides. We have all become the scenery in the eyes of others.

There are many cruise ships here. Friends who want to sit on a cruise ship and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait while blowing the river breeze can give it a try.

It is really spectacular at close range. During the day, it is a grey-white Guangzhou Tower with a strong sense of technology, but at night it becomes a graceful colorful "small waist".

About Guangzhou cuisine

Save delicious food for last, because Guangzhou is really a paradise for food, and I never stop talking from morning to night. Here are a few delicacies that must be checked in when coming to Guangzhou.

Tao Tao ju

How come I have less morning tea when I come to Guangzhou, such as shrimp dumplings, chicken feet, ribs, quicksand buns, steamed dumplings, etc. I really want to have one of all kinds one after another.

Taotaoju is a relatively famous morning tea shop in Guangzhou. There are many branches that are easy to find. The store is antique and the service attitude is also very good.

Each shrimp dumpling contains a super large fresh shrimp, and the Q bomb is delicious. There is also a must-try gold medal roasted pork crispy crispy. The outer skin is crispy and the filling is salty and sweet.

The chicken feet and money belly are already very soft and rotten and melt immediately in the mouth.

Nanxin Milk Dessert Expert

The store is divided into two floors, and the environment is also average. There is an endless stream of people, and the taste must be good.

There was a sweet taste in the store, and before the dishes were served, they began to drool.

Double skin milk is very solid, and every bite has a strong milky flavor. Coupled with sweet red beans, the taste is super compatible.

Poplar branch nectar is thick and sweet, and it is very greasy to eat Poplar branch nectar after eating double skin milk.

Yinji Rice Roll Store

It is a time-honored rice noodle shop. The store is not big, but there are quite many people. The moment we eat it, we understand that the wait is worth it.

There are quite a variety of rice rolls, but I was confused by choosing obsessive-compulsive disorder, so I finally chose his brand to try it.

The secret beef brisket is made. The beef brisket is soft and rotten. The rice flour skin is very thin and smooth, the juice is sweet, and the portion is also sufficient.

One product of boat porridge is quite rich in content. The porridge is cooked thoroughly and badly, and it is very satisfying after eating it.

Guangzhou is really an integrated city. You can see the modern prosperity and the unique charm of old Guangzhou. It is perfectly integrated in this land. It has a noisy and vibrant side and a tranquil and profound side. It is worth visiting many times.