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District in Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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Tianhe (天河 Tīn hòh in Cantonese, Tiānhé in Mandarin) is the new city center and business district of Guangzhou. It is thriving with many new developments, including skyscrapers, stadium, grand shopping malls. It is also home to the oldest urban village Shipai as well as most expat communities. The district serves as a transportation hub for the airport and the train to Hong Kong.
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十九路军淞沪抗日阵亡将士陵园
Dedicated to the many members of the Kuomintang-led 19th Route Army who died fighting the Japanese during the January 28 Incident in Shanghai in 1932. Since most of the deceased soldiers and officers were originally from Guangdong Province, their bodies were taken here for burial. The cemetery includes a memorial hall and a museum.
广东省博物馆新馆
The new museum is located in Zhujiang New Town, not to be confused with the old Guangdong Museum (in Yuexiu District near Metro 1 Peasant Movement Institute Station). This is the biggest museum in the city. It has exhibits Guangzhou's history, culture, science and nature.
广州图书馆
Opened in 2013, this building is known for its architecture.
广州大剧院
Opened in 2010, this venue was designed by Zaha Hadid and is known for its architecture.
The largest urban village in Guangzhou. An "urban village" in China is a village that has been swallowed up by the expanding city, while still retaining its village population and culture.
华南国家植物园, previously known as the South China Botanical Garden 华南植物园
Large botanical garden affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
正佳自然科学博物馆
A privately owned museum dedicated to the natural sciences. It displays a variety of rock and fossil specimens, including dinosaur fossils.
天河体育中心 Tiānhé Tǐyù Zhōngxīn
A large sports complex in the centre of Tianhe District, with a stadium, gymnasium, swimming facilities and other sports venues. It has hosted major sporting events including the Asian Games and National Games, and is also used by local residents for exercise and recreation.
百福酒家
川国演义
The restaurant specializes in Sichuan (Szechwan) hot pot. It is busy on Friday and Saturday nights. This high end restaurant is popular among expats and those who like hot and spicy food.
牛桥泰菜
This famous Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes. Ask for the more fiery version of your meal, if you're used to Thai cuisine, as the dishes are somewhat localized.
蕉叶西餐厅
Banana Leaf is an established traditional Thai restaurant chain.
泰满贯
The Thai restaurant offers many varieties of Thai dishes with great curry and noodle dishes.
十三行
Menu has a heavy American Southern influence, with authentic gumbo, jambalaya, po' boys and pulled pork all on offer, but French, Spanish and Italian dishes are also served. It is a favor of both expats and locals.
Come and enjoy their great pizza and pasta with choice Italian wine.
This place serves appetizer, soups, salads, sandwiches, rice delights, pastas and other main courses. Kids' meal is available.
活利仕西餐厅, 爱尔兰西餐酒吧
Hooley's is an Irish-themed pub with a focus on live music performances (rock, pop, folk and jazz). Serves Irish, Italian and fusion dishes. Bakes its own bread. Music Friday to Saturday with open mic sessions on Wednesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays. Hooley's also has a branch in Zhongshan.
Metro APM Guangzhou Opera House
Tavern Bar is an English-style pub serving appetizers, pub-grub and international food. Happy Hour from 16:00-20:00 and all day Monday, Happy Hour pints from ¥20. Range of draught beers and cocktails. Shows live sports on big screen TVs. Pool tables and private rooms are available. Quiz night every Wednesday at 8:30PM.
广州爱舍青年旅舍
An apartment converted to a hostel, it has 20 beds, free Wi-Fi, a/c and 24-hour hot water. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. It is close to Guangzhou East Railway Station but located on the north side of Tianhe, which is away from tourist attractions. A 10-minute walk to the closest Linhexi metro station.
广州征途青年旅舍
The apartment-converted hostel is more like a dorm for Chinese job-seekers and socializing activities are usually discouraged. The area is residential and may not be easy to find. Close to the Guangzhou East Railway Station but away from tourist attractions.
冰花酒店
The hotel is at the gateway to Tianhe. Hooley's Irish Pub and Restaurant is on the ground floor.
广东博斯坦宾馆
The hotel has multifunction halls and meeting rooms for business or personal affairs, as well as KTV rooms, a beauty salon, and restaurants that serve Xinjiang Muslim cuisines.
广州汇峰国际公寓
Each of the 198 serviced apartments has a kitchens and free cable internet access.
南洋长胜酒店
This is a 5-star hotel with 468 guest rooms, overlooking the beautiful Baiyun Mountain. Accommodation includes a bathroom with steam area and massage tub. Hotel facilities include and Western restaurants, lobby bar, conference hall, health club and KTV.
瑞星大酒店
4-star hotel offers free broadband Internet apart from furnished rooms and conference suites.
广州盛雅服务公寓
The residence offers studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartments that are furnished with a comfortable living and dining area, broadband Internet access, and a kitchen, 24-hour surveillance, children's indoor playroom, babysitting, and gymnasium.
广州雅诗阁服务公寓
The residence offers 208 apartments that comes with a separate living space equipped with modern furnishings, kitchens and broadband internet access.
天誉威斯汀酒店
The luxury chain has 448 rooms and suites. It is next to the U.S. Consulate. It is also a short walk to the East Rail Station.
广州市长大厦
四季酒店
The 5-star hotel has 350 rooms and suites with wi-fi and panoramic views of the Pearl River. Hyatt Grand Club lounge offers free continental breakfast and canapés.
南洋冠盛酒店
5-star hotel offering 268 Victorian-inspired rooms with contemporary amenities. Leisure and dining facilities are also available.
汉风国际大酒店
The hotel offers free broadband Internet with generously furnished rooms and conference suites.
鼎龙国际大酒店
The Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant offers top-grade Cantonese and Chaozhou dishes, while Four Seasons Café specializes in French style food.
正佳广场 Zhèngjiā Guǎngchǎng
This is the largest mall in Guangzhou. It includes famous fashion stores and several department stores, with beautiful musical fountains and fantastic views. Number of shoppers can reach half a million a day on holidays and festivals. This mall includes many Western food chains, such as Starbucks, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Other venues include ice skating rink, amusement park and a five-star cinema.
天河城 Tiānhé Chéng
This is one of the busiest and most popular shopping malls in the heart of the city.
中天购物城 Zhōngtiān Gòuwù Chéng
This plaza is more than a place to shop and eat. The plaza has great one-stop service to meet your banking, dry cleaning, grooming and transportation ticket needs.
太古汇 Tàigǔhuì
Upscale shopping center. Has a big food court on the floor below ground level.
天环广场 Tiānhuán Guǎngchǎng
A modern shopping mall that features an open garden-style design with shops, restaurants, entertainment and green public spaces. The mall is also known for its distinctive fish-shaped architecture.
万菱汇 Wànlíng Huì
A modern shopping mall and commercial complex that offers a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities.
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