Shamian Island Pictures

Shamian Island is located in Liwan District of Guangzhou. It covers an area of 0.3 square kilometers (74 acres), which is surrounded by water. Before the foundation of People's Republic of China, the island was held on lease by U.K. and France. More than 150 western-style buildings were built in that period to function as consulate, church, bank, post office, telegraph office, hospital, hotel and residence. Attraction Intro: Shamian Island