Things to do / see/ eat / shop in guangzhou?

[goleoboy]

hi guys, we're planning a quick trip up to guangzhou next weekend and would love some recommendations of areas we should check out in terms of restaurants and shopping. Any recos? Any 'hip areas' (like soho in hk or xintandi in shanghai) up in GZ?

thanks!

[FunkoPlan]

shopping: citic plaza, tee mall (in tianhe), wtc & la perla (opposite garden hotel, just tell to taxi driver 'shimao')
eating & drinking: oggi restaurant, senses bar, citic plaza, shimao & the area around
nightlife: shimao area (jien shi lu ma lu) - cellar, c-union, velvet...

[goleoboy]

thanks alot! this helps!!

[Pekkerhead]

here is a good link for GZ stuff:

http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/

[goleoboy]

thanks alot guys. these help!

[neha]

When u reach Guangzhou all hotels have this magazine which gives u details about food, shopping etc. It is monthly magazine pretty good. I am not sure what is called but is available free of charge at all hotels

[FunkoPlan]

this is 'that's prd' - good source of info on GZ!!!

[SuperStar]

Did you guys go to GZ for work or pleasure? Have go visit there next month too and have no idea what to expect!

[FunkoPlan]

Did you guys go to GZ for work or pleasure? Have go visit there next month too and have no idea what to expect!

Just returned.....actualy I go there regularly. I used to work in GZ almost 2 yrs and quite familiar with the area
Start your evening with the hill bar (opposite side of garden hotel - hidden in a bush) - they have 13 rmb/tiger beer promo now!!!

[Gatts]

Start your evening with the hill bar (opposite side of garden hotel - hidden in a bush) - they have 13 rmb/tiger beer promo now!!!

Thats nice...If you can fight off the hookers stalking you in that place .