Grandview Mall

1. Zhengjia Polar Ocean World: Located on the 2nd floor, you can choose to go in the evening when there are fewer people, and there are also ticket discounts. There are more than 10 themed pavilions, presenting a mysterious and colorful deep-sea world, with many photo spots. 2. Zhengjia Natural Science Museum: Located on the 6th floor, it is a science and nature popular science museum. If you have plenty of time, you can consider it. The playability is average, and tickets are required. There are about 3-4 photo spots in the museum. Free explanations are provided. If needed, pay attention to the time points. Monday to Friday: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 18:30; weekends and holidays: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 19:30. 3. Zhengjia Rainforest Ecological Botanical Garden: Located on the 7th floor, it is an indoor tropical rainforest with a wide variety of plants and animals. Tickets are required, and there are many photo spots inside. It is recommended to wear light-colored fairy-like clothes, so that not only the tropical rainforest can produce good photos, but also the aquarium. 4. Activity Theme Venue: Located on the 4th floor, there are different roadshow themes every month. At the end of August, it is Doraemon. 5. Wild City x African Animal Specimen Exhibition: Located on the 4th floor, beside the escalator, it is a free specimen exhibition where you can feel the African animal migration up close. 6. Wax Figure Corridor: Located at the exit of the Natural Science Museum on the 6th floor, there are various wax figures. In addition, there is a wax figure sitting at the ticket office. Which scientist it is, you can go and see for yourself. 7. Chinese Restaurants: Mainly concentrated on the 5th floor. Other snacks or leisure tea drinks are available from B1 to the 4th floor, basically on each floor. Of course, snacks are more concentrated on B1.

Hey, everyone 👋! I just got back from a "shop-and-eat marathon" in Guangzhou, and I was completely conquered by the city's passion and tenderness! In May, Guangzhou is full of lush banyan trees 🌳, the aroma of morning tea, the stories of the arcade buildings, and the evening breeze of the Pearl River... I didn't want to leave any of it behind! Save this guide and let me take you on an immersive experience of the charm of "The City of Goats"~ 📍 Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, also known as "The City of Goats" and "The City of Flowers"! This is a millennium-old commercial capital, with historical sites such as the Chen Clan Academy and Zhenhai Tower 🏯, as well as the modern prosperity of Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town. Authentic Cantonese cuisine is hidden in the streets and alleys, and the old arcade streets tell stories of the past. In May, the temperature in Guangzhou is getting warmer, but it's super cozy to enjoy morning tea in an air-conditioned room and take a night cruise on the Pearl River~ ✈️ Transportation Guide ✈️ Plane: Land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and take Metro Line 3 North Extension or the airport bus directly to the city center. It's super convenient! A taxi ride takes about 40 minutes 🚖. 🚄 High-speed train: There are many trains to Guangzhou South Station and Guangzhou Station. It only takes 30 minutes from Shenzhen and Hong Kong! After exiting the station, there is seamless connection to the metro, buses, and taxis 🚍. 🚗 Self-driving: It is suitable for self-driving from surrounding cities! However, it is difficult to park and the roads are complicated in the city center, so it is recommended to take the metro~ 🗺 Recommended Itinerary Day 1: In-depth Tour of the Old City Shamian Island → Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street → Yongqingfang In the morning, stroll around Shamian Island, check out the European-style buildings, and take retro photos 📸! Have a morning tea at Tao Tao Ju for lunch, and in the afternoon, stroll around Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street to see the arcade street scene. In the evening, go to Yongqingfang, listen to a Cantonese opera, and feel the Xiguan style~ Day 2: Modernity and Nature Canton Tower → Pearl River Night Cruise → Tianhe CBD During the day, climb the "Little Waist" to overlook the whole city and experience the Cloud 488 observation deck! Have a bowl of sizzling pot for lunch and visit Grandview Plaza in the afternoon. In the evening, take a boat trip on the Pearl River to see the neon lights on both sides of the river, which is full of atmosphere 🌉! Day 3: Culture and Return Trip Chen Clan Academy → Beijing Road Pedestrian Street → Return Trip Visit the Chen Clan Academy, the "Pearl of Lingnan Architecture", and admire the exquisite brick and wood carvings! Have rice noodle rolls and Sampan Congee for lunch, and in the afternoon, stroll around Beijing Road and buy some Cockfighting Candies and Cantonese pastries as souvenirs~ Finally, go home full of memories~ 📌 Useful Guide 🎫 Tickets: Canton Tower starts from CNY 150, and Chen Clan Academy is CNY 10! Attractions such as Shamian Island and Yongqingfang are free~ ⏰ Time: It is recommended to arrive before 10:00 am for morning tea to avoid queuing. Choose the 7:30 pm session for the Pearl River night cruise for stunning night views! 📸 Photo-taking: Wear French retro style on Shamian Island, and take silhouette photos under Canton Tower for a super atmospheric feel! 🍜 Food Recommendations 1️⃣ Cantonese Morning Tea: Shrimp dumplings are crystal clear 🦐, siu mai is full of meat, and barbecued pork buns are fluffy and sweet! Dian Dou De and Tao Tao Ju are must-tries~ 2️⃣ Rice Noodle Rolls: The cloth-wrapped rice noodle rolls are as thin as cicada wings, drizzled with soy sauce and sesame, tender and smooth! Yin Ji Rice Noodle Roll, a time-honored brand, is a must-eat~ 3️⃣ Sizzling Pot: Chinese Bullfrog, frog, and pork intestine sizzle in a casserole, with a fragrant aroma! Zhe Ba Restaurant is super popular~ 4️⃣ Sampan Congee: Fish slices, peanuts, fried dough sticks, and egg shreds are cooked into a dense congee base, which is fresh, fragrant, and warms the stomach~ Wu Cai Ji Congee & Noodles is a must! 5️⃣ Plain Boiled Chicken: The skin is smooth and the meat is tender, the bones are bloody, and dipping it in ginger and scallion sauce is divine! Xiangqun Restaurant is super authentic~ 6️⃣ Double-Layered Milk Custard: The upper layer of milk skin is rich, and the lower layer is tender, smooth, and sweet. Renxin Milk Dessert Shop is a must-choose for desserts! ⚠️ Tips 1️⃣ Guangzhou in May is hot and humid with a lot of rain 🌧️, so bring an umbrella, sunscreen, and breathable clothes~ 2️⃣ There are many people in morning tea restaurants, so it is recommended to go during off-peak hours or get a number in advance! 3️⃣ The metro and buses support scanning the code with the "Guangzhou Metro" APP, which is super convenient~ 4️⃣ Some time-honored shops are hidden in the alleys. Follow the navigation and look slowly, you may find surprises! Hey, everyone, Guangzhou's delicious food and romance are really worth experiencing in person! Save this guide and let's go~💨

#chinatrip I can only tell Guangzhou can literally shop at every corner. This area is the city centre of Guangzhou, Tian He Shopping Mall. On the other hand, there is a Grandview Planet that is attached to this shopping mall, it is a pathway going to basement where full of anime stuff. We intended to look got figurine from this place, unfortunately the place only have got a few available shop opened at that time. However, will definitely come back again!

#travelshopping #100waysoftravel #guangzhou #china #bustling #city This is one of the iconic shopping mall in the Tianhe district of Guangzhou and renowned as a class 4A tourist spot in China. Other than a lot of local and international brands, it is also a huge entertainment complex as per below: - polar ocean world - wild africa animal specimen exhibition - children dinasour park - natural science museum - world scientist wax figure museum - rainforest ecological plant park * charges applied!! If you are coming with kids, this could be a good place for you especially during summer!

Resumed my travels in China and this time onwards to Guangzhou and Hong Kong !!
Even though Guangzhou might not have UNESCO Heritage Sites [or at least not to my knowledge 🤨] 
We went on a 8D7N trip for both countries!! Guangzhou truly lives up to its name of wholesale shopping and good food 🤤
I would say my expenditures for this trip weighs lesser compared to Shanghai, due to the costs of flight tickets and accommodations I managed to snag at discounted rates!! 
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Guangzhou 🇨🇳
Stayed at Fraser Suites Guangzhou, located in Tianhe district, similar to our town area in SG!
If you are going to Guangzhou with family, I will recommend Fraser! Fraser is an apartment like hotel where for a family of 5, we managed to book an apartment that consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and it comes with a full kitchen as well!! It’s linked to a mall with a underground connecting metro: Shipaiqiao station 🚇
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📍: 时尚天河
Located within 10 mins walk from Fraser. It’s an underground mall decorated to resemble old Shanghai! There are many different street food options available, as well as many clothing and handicrafts stores. 
This can be a pitstop for a more leisure paced schedule! As this mall is located within the vicinity of 3 mega malls! 
📍： Shamian Island 沙面岛
🚇: Line 1 or 6, Huangsha Station, Exit F 
A place with great historic significance. Many European styled buildings, each housing a different storefront eg. Starbucks, teaware, vintage clothing and many more! 
We stayed here for about 1-2 hours before heading off! I will only recommend this place if you are into history and photography, if not, this place can be a miss as there is not much activity here!
📍上下九步行街，永庆坊
😋： 陶陶居
They are all located within walking distance of each other!
陶陶居 is one of the famous Michelin dimsum eats in Guangzhou!! Yes, it’s pricey but i feel is definitely worth the try as the food is very tasty!! 
We went to the original shop located in 山下九, the building itself is about 4 stories high! We then headed to 永庆坊, Bruce lee’s home is located here! However we did not manage to explore as it was under renovation. Nonetheless, this area is still worth a visit as there are many cafes and shops around the area!
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Above are the few places I went in Guangzhou that I felt were worth the visit!! Guangzhou has many wholesale shopping malls and due to the limited time we have in Guangzhou we chose to loop those out of the itinerary! 
Do note that we also visited Guangzhou in December, hence most wholesale will be selling winter clothing ❄️ #discoverchina #guangzhou #travel #familytravel #myitinerary #china #discoverchina

#chinatrip This is a very large mall with a variety of attractions and an excellent destination to keep everyone entertained, including a wax museum, an aquarium, and more. It also features a cinema and an arcade. Great mall everything you could want to eat or shop. The Aquarium and Rainforest sections are really nice and you'll wonder how they are able to fit such world quality animal areas inside the place. Highly recommended!

I always thought that you could only experience that unique street vibe in Korea, but to my surprise, you can find it in Guangzhou too! A few days ago, I took a leisurely walk here with friends, and it was so relaxing 😍 Walking down this street, you can feel the strong Korean atmosphere everywhere. The small shops on both sides of the street, from the decor to the setup, are full of design sense. Coffee shops, dessert shops, vintage stores, each one makes you want to stop and take a look. We weren't in a hurry, so we just walked slowly, went into the shops we liked, tasted delicious desserts, and had a cup of rich coffee. The sunlight shone on us, and the breeze gently blew, at that moment, we truly felt the beauty of life. In fact, every moment of life that is taken seriously is worth recording. Here, we took many photos with our phones, each one capturing those beautiful moments. People in Guangzhou, or friends traveling to Guangzhou, if you want to experience a different vibe, you might as well come here for a walk. I believe you will also fall in love with the leisure and freedom here.

Where to take the kids for this National Day holiday? The Picasso Authentic Exhibition in Guangzhou has opened~ While having afternoon tea at the popular place for taking kids, Grandview Plaza, Hurry up and take the kids to see the exhibition~ : Love's Polyphony: Picasso's Authentic Exhibition : Guanji Art Museum Address: 6th floor of Grandview Plaza, opposite to Shandong Laojia Time: Until January 2024, 10:00-19:00, last entry at 18:00! I think Picasso's exhibition is very suitable for children, because Picasso's later works are full of childlike fun and imagination, with simple lines and bold color matching. Picasso said: I spent a lifetime learning how to paint like a child. Because he believes, The child's painting is the most sincere, passionate, imaginative, and unrestricted. Doesn't this resonate with children? The exhibition is very thoughtful, It displays different styles from four periods of Picasso's life, and there are also some face-related art installations for check-in, as well as printmaking and coloring projection painting interactions, which can feel Picasso in 360 degrees. Before going, you can show the children the picture book: 'Talking about Artists' - 'Picasso' It introduces his life and the changing styles of painting that follow the process of life.

#chinatrip Located in Grandview Mall, Man Tung Ice Room is a fast-food chain that brings popular Hong Kong dishes to Guangzhou. It’s a great place for a quick and affordable meal, with a cozy and clean atmosphere. The place is casual and comfortable, with a mix of modern and retro Hong Kong café vibes. It’s perfect for a quick bite or hanging out with friends. Despite being in a busy mall, it still feels relaxed and inviting. Food is the typical Hong Kong delicacies with interesting presentation. Overall the food is delicious. Highly recommended!

Located at the entrance of Hi Department Store in Grandview Mall, the New Year's atmosphere is good. The red festive atmosphere of Hi Department Store (Grandview Mall Store) is very special, suitable for weekend shopping, and very suitable for strolling with children, to feel the beautiful atmosphere of the New Year! Shopping at the market, watching performances, it's very worth appreciating! In addition, there is a free art exhibition to watch, Chinese landscape painting is very worth paying attention to! The key is free to visit! Address: No. 228 Tianhe Road, Grandview Mall

#solotrip Accidentally saw this while visiting the Grandview mall that located in Tianhe district of Guangzhou city. The walkway to go inside is a highlight as the while is full of comic making it an instagrammable spot to stop by. Going inside, comic pictures are everywhere and you may just immerse yourself into the comic world 👍🏻👍🏻 A plus point, there are also some small stalls selling foods and snacks🧇

Address: 1st Floor, South Gate of Zhengjia Plaza, No. 228 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou (opposite Adidas) Business Hours: 12:00 - 22:00 King's Baker is located inside Zhengjia Plaza. This bakery offers dine-in service, where customers can enjoy bread, cakes, or drinks at their leisure after purchasing. This time, we tried the following breads: 1. Almond Croissant Roll 1 piece ¥23 (The croissant wasn't crispy enough, a bit disappointing.) 2. Raspberry Danish 1 piece ¥32 3. Caramel Egg Tart 3 pieces ¥36 (The egg flavor was rich, and they were deliciously hot.) 4. Flaxseed Cranberry French Baguette 2 pieces ¥44 (This French baguette was hearty and firm; eating just half was quite filling, very tasty.) 5. Red Bean Butter Alkaline Water Bun 1 piece ¥18 (The red bean filling was generous, and the alkaline water bun was soft and fluffy.) 6. Blueberry Danish 1 piece ¥28 7. Beef Cheese Croissant 1 piece ¥28 8. Pistachio Croissant 1 piece ¥26 9. Rich Chocolate Cookie 1 piece ¥9.9 10. Coffee Almond Chocolate Croissant 1 piece ¥36 11. Iced Mocha ¥28 12. Iced Honey Lemon Tea ¥25 We wanted to try every single bread in the store, and ended up spending ¥333.9, which was a bit extravagant. 🤣🤣🤣