GUANGZHOU ADVENTURE (BLOG SERIES 2014)

For the first day, we took an airplane from Singapore to Macau. We arrived at the Macau International Airport.

From the airport, there are many ways for us to enter Guangzhou. However we chose the most cost efficient way. 

We took the hotel shuttle bus to Venetian Hotel. From the Venetian Hotel, there is another free shuttle bus that brings us to the Macau border.*you have to look around and ask for directions as there is no through straight path from the alighting location of the shuttle bus from Macau international airport to the departing location of the shuttle bus to the Macau border.

After clearing the customs, we crossed the border. * it is slightly faster as we only have to clear one custom in this instance.

At the Zhu Hai border, there we took a fast railway train to our next location, Guangzhou. The train end location will be Guangzhou East railway station.

But before that we settled our lunch.

Iain enjoying his bowl of noodles

After a quick 45 minutes, we arrived at the Guangzhou east railway station.

The interior of our train

Mother nature at her best

From the Guangzhou East railway station, we took a cab over to our hotel, Nan Fang Yi Yuan Hotel (南方毅源大酒店) . The cab fare costs around 35Yuan. The hotel is quite attractive, with many facilities near the hotel, food and such. But the main reason why we chose that hotel because its close to the theme park we are planning to visit.

Interior of our room (南方毅源大酒店)

In the evening we took a short leisure stroll down the area near our hotel. We were amazed by the mini night market that we found. Local street food were all located here, it was also bustling with activity.

Catching the evening sunset

China's version of "IKEA"

Bbq Squid!!!!!

Night street market

Recce of Chimelong Hotel

In all, it is quite easy to travel from the Macau International airport to Guangzhou. Although through prior research there are 1001 and ways to reach our destination, SHOESTRINGS TRAVEL aims to bring you the fastest and most cost efficient way.

Shoestrings Travel tips

*Take note that the maps that are provided around the hotel are not really reliable, so it is easy to get lost. 

If anything, download an offline maps, such as Baidu Maps to locate your location.

*Night activity near the hotel is prevalent. Try to venture around the hotel at night, but the food is a tad salty for Singaporean tastes.

Shoestring Travelers Budget List (RMB)

270914 (CLOSED)

 400 Cash

(280) Train from zhuhai - gz 

(71) Food

(35) Taxi from railway to nan fang

400 cash

(81)  Dinner

(7.50) Orange drink

(11) taxi from Chimelong to hotel

314.50 Bal c/d ----- (85.50)

Closed

* take note that above costs are based on 4 pax

http://www.chinahighlights.com/guangzhou/top-places-to-shop.htm