Pearl River (Zhujiang)
Attraction Liwan District, Guangzhou 510000, China Published on: 18-09-2016
1 hour | |
04:00 PM | |
05:00 PM | |
First-time visit | |
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Why Pearl River (Zhujiang) is special ?
The Pearl River went through Guangzhou City, a huge rock island in the center of the river was scoured time and again and became smooth and bright like a pearl, called ‘Sea Pearl Rock’, hence the name ‘Pearl River’ for the river with this rock. There is another legend about the naming of the ‘Pearl River’. It was said that a Persian businessman stole the valueless pearl of his country and came to auction it in Guangzhou. Since it was the treasure of the nation, the Persian State sent people carrying lots of money to Guangzhou and buy the pearl. When they took out the pearl for appreciation on their way back by ship, the precious pearl flew up suddenly and fell into the river. Later the pearl changed into a huge stone, shinning. People called it Sea Pearl Island, thus the name of the Pearl River.
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What to explore at Pearl River (Zhujiang)?
Standing along the banks of the river are star-graded hotels and commercial buildings, White Swan Hotel, Hotel Landmark Canton, Nanfang Mansion, … , all like sky-scrappers. In the evening, both banks are lit brightly joined occasionally by the bright moon hanging in the sky. Full of passengers, pleasure boats for the Pearl River cruise travel from the west to the east elegantly on the river, like playing happy melodies all together.
At night, you can join the Pearl River Night Cruise, cruise is even more fascinating under the sparkling lights.
How to get to Pearl River (Zhujiang)?
You can take bus 182, 184, 188, 125, 36, 44 543 to get to the dock
Subway: Take Subway Line 2 to Haizhu Square Station, Get out from exit A and walk eastward along the river bank to Tianzi Wharf
Bus: Take bus 1, 128, 131B, 184, 219 or 238 and off at Haizhu Square (Qiaoguang East) Station.
Selling points
- A great place to walk in the evening
- Beautiful Boardwalk
- Lovely lights to see on the Pearl River
- Fascinating river cruise - must do at night for sightseeing
- Good thing to do in the evening
Location
Liwan District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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One more note -the North Gate is a great place to hang out-there is usually music and dancing at night and during the day lots of activity along the Pearl-Tai Chi, exercise groups, and games like kicking the shuttlecock, sword and fan choreography and even calligraphy with water on the pavement.Things nearby
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Reviews
I wandered/strolled for a whole hour on both sides of the river. Very nice stroll with loads of locals walking, jogging, biking or just sitting and enjoying the sights it has to offer. You can also get a cruise and otherwise looked at those cruises up and down the river with a majestic background of high rise towers & bridges lighted up with all colours of the rainbow
It's best to come at night during the weekends. Music, performances, dancing, and singing. Can rent bikes and roller skates for really cheap. A great place to visit in Guangzhou.
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