On the edge of the Pearl River in Guangzhou, there is a sandbar island formed by the alluvial water of the river. With towering ancient trees, it can be called the "paradise" in the urban area of Guangzhou. The small island accumulates sand into a continent, so it is called "Shamian". Now it has become a famous tourist area in Guangzhou, with more than 150 European style buildings such as Britain, France, the United States and the Netherlands. Therefore, it is known as the most unique open-air building "Museum" in Guangzhou. The area of sandy surface is not large, only 0.3 square kilometers. It was called "shicuizhou" in ancient times. It was a place for scholars in Guangzhou to go outing and enjoy flowers in the suburbs. By 1860, Shamian was reduced to a British French concession, and countries had set up banks and consulates on the island. Because of its special architectural style, Shamian was also the most exotic place in Guangzhou. It's very convenient to get to Shamian in Guangzhou. Take Metro Line 1 at the exit of Huangsha station, and then walk across the bridge. Now Shamian is a famous tourist attraction. Every weekend, people in Guangzhou like to bring their families to Shamian for morning tea, and then take a walk on the island to spend a leisure weekend. The greening of Shamian island is very good. There are many hundred year old trees in it, which can be described as green trees. There are many cultural buildings on the island, including two churches alone, To the East is the Church of Notre Dame of Lude Catholic church built by the French. Although it is small, it is an imitation Gothic building with a pointed tower towering into the clouds. Because the church represents holiness and romance, it is also a popular place for wedding photos in Guangzhou. In the west of Shamian island is the Church of Christ, which is set up by the Anglican Church in the British concession of Guangzhou. It is very lively every Christmas and often attracts many couples who come to feel the Christmas atmosphere. In terms of architectural style, Shamian ancient buildings are mainly divided into four styles: Neoclassical style, eclecticism style, coupon Gallery style and imitation Gothic style. For example, the French Oriental Credit Suisse Bank is a typical neoclassical architectural style. It uses thicker stones to build the bottom layer, creating a tall and majestic building. The scenery of sand surface is different during the day and at night. At night, the buildings add a dreamy effect under the reflection of spotlights. At the same time, there are many time-honored food restaurants in Shamian Island, such as Tao ranxuan and Yutang chunnuan of White Swan Hotel. They are all restaurants with Michelin star honor. It's very poetic to travel in Shamian, sigh and enjoy food! Although Shamian island is a national 5A tourist scenic spot, the whole island is free to visit. There are no tickets, and it is surrounded by water and green trees. It can be called a "paradise" in the urban area of Guangzhou. Have you ever been to Guangzhou Shamian? What other interesting islands have you been to in Guangzhou? (outlook new era)