In the cold winter in the north and the most beautiful season in Guangzhou, November, choosing to travel to Guangzhou is the correct way to open up fashionable life. For me to have been to Guangzhou many times, checking in at regular attractions has been difficult to meet my travel needs and expectations. "Where trendy people haunt, trends are bound to be happening." This time, we explored Guangzhou's trendy holy land by self-driving, refused to crowd people, and explored the check-in places for Guangzhou's niche literature and art: the Beidao Creative Park of literature and art, the exotic sand face, the original Seagull Island, and the Guangzhou Auto Show where fashion trends gather. Let's re-unlock trendy Guangzhou, fall into different scenery and authentic food together, and officially start a free and fashionable tour of Guangzhou.

Guangzhou niche self-driving tour itinerary catalog:
·Cross-country driving tour| Explore Guangzhou's trendy holy land
·Beidao Creative Park| Feel the minimalist charm of industrial style
·Shamian| Indulge in the poetry and romance of European style
·Seagull Island| Exploring the simple and original ecological village

DAY 1: Beidao Creative Park

A minimalist creative park that exudes the charm of minimalist industry

Beidao Creative Park, as the terminal and warehouse site that once served as the starting point of the 13-line shipping in Guangzhou, has a very low-key existence. This place is actually a transformation of the old factory building into a studio complex with a tone. The end of the Creative Park is the riverside. The garden is full of palm trees. Any corner is a good place to take photos. The place is not big, so if you have time, you can slow down and take pictures slowly.

The portraits of characters composed of geometric patterns on the wall give people a sense of modernity with tension. The tough industrial style is everywhere. Coupled with the unique and charming world of light and shadow, unique photos can be taken.

Digging into Guangzhou's hidden cultural gathering places, you can find favorite scenes along the three main roads of Beidao West Road, Beidao Middle Road and Beidao East Road. The "hardcore beauty" of H9 complements the industrial scene here.

Perhaps because the geographical location is slightly remote, there are not many people here, and an easy photo can present a textured industrial blockbuster.

By the way, it is very close to the M+ Creative Factory (about 1 kilometer). If you don't think it's enough to shoot, you can play together in two places. M+ Creative Factory is also a location where it is easy to arrange satisfactory portrait photos.

Self-driving route: Map navigation to "North Island Creative Park".
No tickets are required and there is a paid parking lot after entering.

Photography sharing: In this most beautiful season in Guangzhou, the golden sunset is very suitable for taking beautiful photos of self-driving travel. Send some beautiful moments of stopping for photos on the road.

It is worth mentioning that when driving in Guangzhou City, the H9 's CCO low-speed off-road cruise function is turned on due to road congestion. There is no need to control the accelerator and brake frequently, which greatly improves the comfort of driving in the city. So for us urbanites, the H9 off-road vehicle is not only suitable for off-road, but also particularly friendly for urban vehicles.

DAY 2: Sand surface

Indulge in the romance and poetry of European towns, the birthplace of the most exotic trends

If you think Europe on the other side of the world is too far away, it's not so difficult to travel."Shamian", known as "Guangzhou Little Europe", is the most exotic European building complex in Guangzhou. This was once an important commercial port in Guangzhou. The history of the Anglo-French Concession allows Shamian to retain the Western look. Neo-Baroque, Gothic, Coupon Gallery, Neo-Classical and Chinese-Western style buildings can all be checked in here one by one.

Western buildings, with the nicks honed by historical years, have been deposited in the memories of generations. The collision of Chinese and Western cultures has given the sand surface special and charming characteristics. The once prosperous is now fully restored in the dullness of the years. There are not too many people in the morning. Driving the Haval H9 and immersing themselves in the background of exotic customs is like driving yourself abroad. The shock brought by the contrast between ancient and modern seems to connect the past and the present. Everything is as beautiful as ever and very comfortable.

The sand surface is quiet and elegant, and the rhythm of independence is isolated from the outside world. Walking towards an old green building with a retro beauty, water sprayed out of the roof, and the wisps of sunlight were particularly artistic. We paused the car on the roadside for a moment and quietly enjoyed this kind of leisure time. Here, I also took a group photo of the retro old building and the cool jungle green H9. The reflection in the water added an unreplicable sense of literary and artistic fashion. It's like holding the quicksand of time in your palm, but when each quicksand flows out between your fingers, it leaves some beautiful memories.

There are many one-way lines in Shamian, and the road surface is also narrow. It is recommended that you can swim around first to see the general situation, and then find a suitable location to park and take photos. We found a hotel to park at the entrance of the car. When parking, the H9 's automatic parking function was turned on, and the reversing image was also turned on, leaving the complex reversing road conditions to H9. It was quite smart and convenient and reassuring. The L2 automatic driving assistance system was really helpful.

Next is the check-in time for landmark photos. First, go to the century-old Christian Church, which is preserved completely in the center. The French architecture is inherently literary and romantic. The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, named for its placement of the statue of the Virgin of Lourdes, was formerly known as the Shamian Catholic Church. Its stained glass windows are decorated with a Gothic church, which is sacred and solemn.

The old European-style buildings were mainly decorated with yellow architectural paint and white decoration, creating a French romantic atmosphere, where diverse fashions and different beauties blossomed in competition. The moment she turned around, she danced and danced, shining in the sun.

The weather is bright, and the sun shines through the shade of the trees on the streets and buildings. People are standing in two-thirds of the picture. There is a kind of peace and tranquility under the intersection of light and shadow.

There are many simple and stylish European-style background walls here. Each building has its own story. The classical architectural styles of Western Europe are quite completely preserved. Classics brought by the traces of time can be photographed without the need for filter modification. Beautiful photos.

Strolling in this different European style cultivates the free spirit of the Renaissance and feels the good mood brought by the bright sunshine. Life here seems to have been slowed down by a few steps. Walking through the buildings on the sand, I feel full of European feelings shining in the sun, and I only feel that the world is so beautiful.

Tour route reference: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church--Style Architecture--Bronze Statue--Big Banyan Tree--Xiguan Family--Cat Shout Coffee
Self-driving route: Map navigation to "Shamian Park".
Parking: Go in and find a parking space at a hotel or restaurant. It is said that a new mechanical parking building that can accommodate 480 parking spaces is being built in the surrounding area and is expected to be put into use.
No tickets are required.

DAY 3: Seagull Island

Explore the simple and original ecological village on Seagull Island without seagulls

In Panyu District, Guangzhou, there is such a special place that is hidden in quiet time and has never been disturbed by the fast pace of the times. "Seagull Island" is the existence of such a simple and original ecological village, which is completely presented to you in a childish and natural state. There is a sense of decline and independence here. If you stay empty, the time will be quiet and good.

It takes only one and a half hours to drive from downtown Guangzhou to Seagull Island. The first half of the road is urban scenery, but after that, there are more and more rural villages, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, spreading quietly all the way. Driving all the way is like experiencing a free journey. Although there is no time difference, the scenery and atmosphere of the road tell me that everything is different.

Different from the imaginary tourist island, Seagull Island is a place with a very "rural flavor". There are basically no traces of artificial development here, making it more peaceful and simple.

Self-driving shuttling along the embankment road near the sea and watching the scenery on both sides recede. It is interesting to have a unique feeling. Choose a place to stand and look around to gain inner peace. At sunrise and sunset, I wish to dim with the sky.

When driving on Seagull Island, there are many paths and slopes with curved corners. When using the steering auxiliary braking function, you can turn smoothly and the moment you cross the corners steadily, you can fully feel the heroic driving pleasure. Isn't this what we are urbanites. Is the freedom between heaven and earth that people have been looking for?

I like the mottled stone slabs and embankments that leave the flavor of old times. When I am tired, I can stop and sit on the embankments to rest at any time. I look at the scenery of the sea and bridges. The sea breeze blows gently on my face, and my tiredness dissipates.

You can park and rest on the roadside, and you can climb on the roof of the car and have a far-sighted view. Even during the weekend peak period, the flow of people and traffic here is not much, and you don't have to worry about being crowded like other scenic spots.

At the same time, I would like to share some portrait shooting tips with you:
On a beautiful journey, how to take your favorite travel photos is also an interesting knowledge. The Nansha Bridge can also take the feeling of the West Coast of the United States. As long as you simply master the following photo tips, you will be the most beautiful girl in your circle of friends.

1) It's beautiful without looking at the camera:
If you are someone who will be embarrassed by the camera, you can try looking up, closing your eyes, and pretending to be in deep thought. Look at the sky and the earth without looking at the camera. Whether you look at your phone or laugh loudly, you can just believe that you are the most beautiful and confident one. Creating the most natural feeling with the most casual movements is a successful photo.

2) Break the routine composition:
The myriad changes in oblique composition can create ever-changing emotions. Looking up "and" leaning down ", this kind of shooting can give the picture a sense of depth, and let us feel a more three-dimensional picture, which adds more freshness than ordinary head-up shooting. For example, the low-point view used in this photo. Or create movement and use regular lines to express the gradual tension and dynamics of the lines.

3) Use of light:
Everything you encounter during the trip can be used, and light can be said to be the soul of photos. If the light is used properly, the photo will be upgraded to a higher level. It is a good way to use the light and shadow on the wall as a background to shoot. This kind of shooting does not require any special settings. What needs to be done is to observe the light, have sufficient sensitivity to color, and capture the moment of interaction with the light.

Using light and shadow, the picture is divided from diagonal lines. An ordinary photo becomes different because of light and shadow.
When shooting portraits, you can express the emotions of the characters you see and at the time, so your portraits will be qualitative.

Self-driving route: Map navigation to "Seagull Island Park".
The whole journey from Zhujiang New City in Guangzhou City to Haiou Island is about 47 kilometers. The journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, and the entire journey is parked on the oil road.
Tickets: Free tickets

Summary of self-driving journey

Walking on the road with hope is like the warm sun in winter. I hope that every place recommended in Chaozhou, which has been re-unlocked by "off-road self-driving" this time, can give you a new and different travel experience. Thanks to the "tough guy" H9, which is reliable, intelligent, and affordable for the protection of the people, the rate of turning back is extremely high wherever you go. Feel the security of hard-core SUVs while driving in the city and experience the fast pace of speeding while off-road. It is definitely the most trustworthy travel companion on the way. Of course, I would also like to thank my family member Mr. D for his most intimate companionship throughout the entire process. Shooting and self-driving are more convenient because of having a partner. No matter how ordinary a small day, it will become very romantic because of "we are together".

May all of us travel thousands of miles to see the world and meet a better self. The road will be the scenery.