Guangzhou in a weekend

Site See:
Beijing Lu Shopping Street
The lively Beijing Lu Shopping Street dating back to the Song dynasty attests that the Cantonese have a long love buying and selling. Throngs fill this street daily and the energy is a quintessential Guangzhou treat.

Eat:
J.M. Chef
This classical Cantonese restaurant is nestled amidst the storied lanes of Shamian Island. The fish tanks here brim with all manner of seafood delights. The menu is exotic for recent arrivals but divine for seasoned residents.
Address: J.M Chef 52 Shamian Nan Lu
Tel: 020-8121-7018

Culture:
Triennial Art
The Guangdong Museum of Art is currently hosting a special art exhibition: the Third Annual Triennial. The Guangzhou only event draws artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Farewell to Post-Colonialism.”
Running through Nov. 6, 2008. www.gdmoa.org

The River:
Night Cruise
Get rolling on the placid Pearl with an evening party cruise. The boat takes river revelers past Guangzhou’s waterfront, from early 19th century architecture to marvels of modern architecture.
www.gzboattrip.com.cn

Sleep:
Pearl River New City
A stay at either the Ritz-Carlton and the Grand Hyatt will give you a grand flavor of what the future holds for this sci-fi looking financial district.
www.ritzcarlton.com
www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com