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A Weekend in Guangzhou

Here’s a not so surprising fact, Guangzhou, a single city in China, is big enough to get lost into for more than a week, wait even that would be an understatement, And while Guangzhou is popular as an industrial state and its huge market, you can always find fun things to do in Guangzhou. 
If you are someone who like to try new tastes and new kind of foods, you’d have a great time here unless, well, you’re not someone who likes new exotic foods. And if you explore the grocery store here, you’d find that the meat section has been based in a different way; people hunt for the best looking chicken feet. Yeah, chicken feet, you heard that right; I was not amused either. Also, while you’re there try a new fruit Durian that is not available in Nepal, and then never try it again. Why? I’ll let you figure that out for yourself. 
Food things aside, here are things you can do on a weekend in Guangzhou. 
Go hiking around the Baiyun mountain park
It’s one of the best experiences you could get here. You’d think “Why should I go hiking in a place like China when I come from a country full of mountains?” yeah I feel you, but trust me, it’s a whole other experience, get the fresh air of Guangzhou, and embrace the view from the top.

Shawan Ancient Town
This town is like walking back in time. Take a look through what Guangzhou has to offer.
Chimelong paradise
You’d need a full day here, yeah you’d definitely need a whole day here; there are just soo many things to do.  Remember to go on the roller coaster, the rides are nothing like the fun park in Nepal. And by nothing, I mean so much more fun and more adventurous. 
Beaches
A good beach will cost you some time and a train ride or two to get, but once you get there, it is definitely relaxing.
Liuhua Lake Park 
The Liuhua Lake Park is exotic, enchanting and a loss of words to describe. It is so large, it is perfect to stroll around and talk with someone. The lake in the middle just adds more magic to the place. Definitely a must go to place.
Pizza hut
The pizza hut here tastes different than the one in Nepal. Go ahead try it. 
Try different types of Lays
I think this was one of the things I was most excited about. There were so many interesting flavors: cucumber, yogurt. And Lays tastes lighter here and the chips look different too.
Canton Tower
The Canton Tower is one of the main attractions here at Guangzhou. Here’s a little tip, visit the tower park at night, that you get to see the beautiful lights that illuminate the tower and its surroundings. You are able to go up the tower, but it can be kind of expensive.
Guangzhou Library 
If you’re a book enthusiast like me, you’ll lose yourself in this place. Situated near the Canton tower, the Guangzhou library building is beautiful, and has floors full of books. Yeah, sounds heavenly already, does it not? 
Hello Kitty restaurant
Situated in a mall near Canton Tower, the Hello Kitty restaurant is a wonderland. We all remember hello kitty growing up. This restaurant celebrates Hello Kitty as if its life depends on it. The plates, the spoons, the napkins, everything is Hello Kitty. Needless to say, I was reluctant to leave. 
Of course there are a lot more things to do, explore that if you have the time; explore the market, the new tastes, the streets and get lost in the wonderland that Guangzhou is, but not totally! Because you’ll find that majority of people here do not speak English.

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