pearl river cruise, guangzhou, china

a rainy evening

a relaxing river cruise

pretty buildings, lights

mtr, guangzhou, china

very specific
rules you must follow on the
guangzhou mtr

hey kids, no chasing allowed either.

you.  yeah, you.  you better not bring balloons on this subway!

yuexiu park, guangzhou

guangzhou's yuexiu park
home to the five rams statue
a symbol of peace

yuexiu district, guangzhou

while building the china hotel, 

they uncovered an ancient tomb.

upon excavation the facts did tell,

it was the second nanyue king's mausoleum.

fifteen people were buried in the tomb with the king,

along with animals, food, clothing and more.

clothing and jewellery made of jade, namely a suit and rings,

and enough pottery and musical instruments to fill a store.

suit made of jade and silk thread

shamian island, guangzhou, china

shamian island

became popular trade place

for all westerners

large tree lined streets

and western architecture

flowers, parks to see

the cheap chinese way to transport

guangzhou bus station, guangzhou, china

this is a pig.  in plastic.  with a bow.

pearl river walk, guangzhou, china

our first night in guangzhou a stroll we did take,

first around sun yat sen university, for great scholars they make.

then we found ourselves along the pearl river bed,

where we saw badminton played and dance lessons being led.

we also passed an outdoor movie and lots of lights,

roller skaters, street food and many other sights.

several miles later we finished our walk,

grateful for insights to how the locals eat, play and talk.

at the university with sun yat sen

dance class in a park square

lights along the river

more lights and a river boat

outdoor movie

lights on the bridge

roller skate street rental