Beijing Road Pedestrian Street
Beijing Road Pedestrian Street , a pedestrian street in Guanzghou, has absolutely everything; cheap clothes, good food and even a little history. There is a display of the original road from the song dynasty (960 – 1279 A.D).
In the center of the street you will see two underground archeological sites showing that this road has existed here for nearly a thousand years. Coke must have struck a good deal with Guangzhou's municipal authorities because the pair of underground sites are sponsored by the American soda icon. Just in case you overlook that fact on the accompanying bronze plaque, then you can't miss the Coca Cola logo that appears on almost every other glass panel which peers below into a pit with remnants of the Song and Ming dynasty roads on display. Permanently stationed between the two historical sites is the convenient Coca Cola Trolley, peddling the traditional glass bottles of what Chinese people not too long ago believed was a strange elixir that tasted like some awful western medicine.
The Xinhua bookstore is a good place to buy a tourist atlas of China. This is really the only shop around here that I would recommend. You won't find any bargains if you're looking for cheap clothing or those popular fake brand name designer goods.
There is a wide range of stores available, from a large modern-style department store to stores selling the latest fashions for young people, to the ultra-cheap shacks hawking t-shirts, jewelry and knick-knacks…
When you walk down beijing lu you will see little alleys on the left and right. In there are many little shops where you can bargain. Designer clothes, bags, all the girls stuff and a bit of guy’s clothes. There is tons of guys selling fake watches there as well and they will follow you down the road for a bit trying to get you to look at their stuff. You will get exhausted when you see all the things are real cheap, but 1 thing, you get what you paid for.
If you are staying in GuangZhou hotel or Landmark Hotel, it is a walking distance, just about 10 minutes walking from the hotel to the Beijing Road Pedestrian Street.
Travel Tips
Add: Beijing Road,Yuexiu District in Guangzhou City
Opening Hours: 09:00-22:30
Transport: Take Metro Line 1 or Line 2 , get off at gongyuan qian Metro Station , head out exit C and walk straight for 2 short blocks or Take Metro Line 6 , get off at Beijing Lu Metro Station.
Notice:
1. Avoid individuals who solicit pirated DVDs and imitation goods or lot of Fake watches that they will show you, in fact most of the fake watchs are from the Guangzhou watch market, low price, but they sell the people with high price. Don't follow anyone into the small dark alleys in between buildings to see their goods.
2. Remember to visit Mayflower Plaza (五月花广场 wǔ-yuè-huā-guǎng-chǎng) at 68 Zhongshan 5 Lu (中山五路68号), at the northern end of the Pedestrian Street. This is a place where young people hang out and shop. (Metro Line1, Line 2 Gong Yuan Qian station – Exits C, D) 3 .However many sellers give discounts so don't be shy about haggling.（how to barging in Guangzhou）
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