Zhongshan Citywalk: Explore This Treasure City in a Day!
🚘 Set off from Guangzhou during the Lunar New Year and enjoy a relaxing self-drive trip to Zhongshan, where you can casually stroll, eat, drink, and have a super chill time!
🏨 Sheraton Zhongshan Hotel (Recommended❗The location is excellent, situated right next to Qijiang Park. From your room, you can enjoy views of the Ferris wheel, and the pedestrian street is just across the river.)
📍 Citywalk Route: After breakfast → Take a leisurely stroll through Qijiang Park, where you can also visit the Zhongshan Art Museum → Take a taxi to Holiday Plaza for lunch and shopping → Start your Zhongshan citywalk! → Catholic Church → Jinbang Dessert Shop → Zhongshan Memorial Hall → Zhongshan Museum → Xishan Temple → Sunwen West Road Pedestrian Street → Four Happiness Cafe
❤️❤️❤️ My favorite spot in Zhongshan this time was Holiday Plaza❗The fusion of Chinese and Western art styles creates a fantastic atmosphere. Here, you'll find trendy shops, unique cuisine, antique exhibitions, and various cultural activities. It's a one-stop shop for shopping, art appreciation, and delicious food!
❤️ There's a newly opened dessert shop on Sunwen West Road called Jinbang Dessert Shop. They offer handmade desserts, with each bowl costing just a few yuan. Delicious and affordable! It's a great place to take a break and enjoy some sweets.
❌ Zhongshan Memorial Hall is currently under renovation, so you might want to skip it for now.
🏛️ Zhongshan Museum houses the "past and present" of Zhongshan, showcasing various cultural relics and historical materials that will open your eyes. The museum also offers many interactive experiences, making it perfect for families with children.
☕ Across the street, you'll find two Four Happiness Cafes. They offer cultural and creative products alongside coffee. The coffee is decent, but the place is often crowded and not very comfortable. However, they have many beautiful stamps you can use for free.
👉🏻 A short walk further will take you to Xishan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Zhongshan.
👉🏻 Sunwen West Road is definitely worth exploring and taking photos. Along the way, you'll find cafes like Xiangshan Coffee, Cha Yi Xian, and Four Happiness Cafe, offering various drinks and snacks. It's a great place to enjoy refreshments while taking in the sights.
🛍️ There's a Ju Xiang Yuan stall inside the Sheraton! It's super convenient for buying souvenirs, and the prices are reasonable. I bought a special edition of almond cookies featuring the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge for 58 yuan for 3 boxes!