Guangzhou Shamian & Xiti Tourism District Visit Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Guangzhou Shamian & Xiti Tourism District Visit Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

Shamian is a sandbank island in the Liwan District of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. The island's name literally means "sandy surface" in Chinese.

Itinerary summary

• Address: No.192 Huangsha Avenue, Liwan District, Guangzhou
• Level: National 3A scenic area
• Category: red-tourism / heritage / nature (varies)

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Shamian & Xiti Tourism District

Address: No.192 Huangsha Avenue, Liwan District, Guangzhou

Practical info

• Hours: typically 08:30–17:30 (some red-tourism sites closed on Mondays).
• Tickets: book via official channels, some require reservation.
• Reachable by metro / bus; routing depends on your hotel.
• Audio guides available at most museums / memorial halls.

Photographs

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广州市沙面·西堤旅游区 百度百科

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Sources

• Shamian & Xiti Tourism District: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamian