Travel in China
Shamian Island is in the Pearl River, connected to the mainland by bridges at both ends.
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Metro Lines 1-14, APM
One of the world's longest metro networks - fares 2-14 RMB.
Taxi/Didi
Flagfall 12 RMB.
Water bus on the Pearl River
2-5 RMB crossing between the old town and the CBD.
High-speed rail
30 minutes from Shenzhen, about 1 hour from Hong Kong West Kowloon.
Bus
Extensive network, 2 RMB flat fare.
Getting Around
The old town (Shamian Island, Beijing Road, Yuexiu Park) is compact and walkable. The Canton Tower is across the river.
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