Wanderlustful

Zhuhai is a charming respite from the crowds of Guangzhou. We took a bus from Tianhe Coach Terminal, which was 75 RMB for the VIP bus. You can also get frequent buses from the China Hotel, the Garden Hotel, the airport, and near the Guangzhou East Railway Station. The ride was about 2.5 hours.

Once there, take a peaceful walk along Lover’s Road, which will take you to the Fisher Girl statue, the symbol of Zhuhai. The new Yuangmingyuan is an imitation of the Yuanming Palace in Beijing and covers an area of 1.39 square km. Jintai Buddhist Temple was built at the end of the Song Dynasty, over 1,000 years old and worth a visit if you are in the Doumen area. You can also play golf or indulge in the hot springs. If that’s not enough, at the Gongbei port, you can literally walk to Macau.

Hotels are plentiful, from budget to luxury. Check http://www.ctrip.com for deals.

Hello! I’m no longer living in Suzhou, China and have moved further south to Guangzhou. The weather is not so great – blazing hot and humid. But what IS great is the plentitude of inexpensive direct flights to Southeast Asian destinations, an express train to Hong Kong and wonderful food.

We are hoping to pluck a weekend out to go somewhere nearby. I will report back if that can happen. Next, we have a 10 day school break for the Chinese National holiday, October 1. We have friends from Suzhou visiting Guangzhou for a few days, then we head to Hong Kong for two days, then end our week relaxing on the beach in Sanya.