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As the first and last European colony in Asia, Macau has more visible colonial history than Hong Kong. Walking through the old city you could convince yourself you were in Europe – if the streets were devoid of people and Chinese-language signage, that is. The Portuguese and Macanese population continues to maintain a presence, but most of the population is native Chinese.

Besides the city itself, Macau includes the islands of Taipa and Coloane, which are connected to Macau by bridges and to each other by a causeway, now built up into the Cotai Strip. The Chinese city of Zhuhai borders Macau to the north, and the border crossing carries heavy two-way vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The Zhuhai Special Economic Zone extends south to Hengqin Island, an area west of Taipa, Cotai and Coloane; the Lotus Bridge from Cotai connects to that area. There is significant movement by the local population of both Zhuhai and Macau across the border, making the two feel like twin cities.

Macau’s economy is based largely on tourism. Other chief economic activities in Macau are export-geared textile and garment manufacturing, banking and other financial services. The clothing industry has provided about three quarters of export earnings, and the gaming, tourism and hospitality industry is estimated to contribute more than 50% of Macau’s GDP, and 70% of Macau government revenue.

Macau is subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. Visitors should note that typhoons often strike from mid-summer to Autumn which could stop many activities there. Although winter is generally mild, there are occasional cold fronts which could make temperatures drop 10°C (50°F) in a day.

According to The World Factbook, Macau has the second highest life expectancy in the world. In addition, Macau is one of the very few regions in Asia with a “very high Human Development Index”, ranking 23rd or 24th in the world in 2007 (with Japan being the highest in Asia; the other Asian countries/regions within the “very high HDI” category are South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Brunei).

One of the interesting things to see in Macau is a statue of the Bodhisatta Avalokitesvara (known as 觀音 kwoon yam in Cantonese) located next to the sea near the Sands Casino and MGM Grand. Despite being a Chinese deity, the statue is distinctly European in design and resembles the statues of the Virgin Mary you can find in Europe.

And if history is not your thing, there is the Macau Tower of awesome views and adventure sports, or Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy some theme-park activities and shopping.

You’ll find most of the attractions in Macau Peninsula, but Taipa and Coloane, each with a pretty village, also draw hordes of visitors. Visit the Cotai reclaimed land area to see its transformation into the “Las Vegas Strip of the East”. The Venetian is the most famous with its Venice-styled shopping mall with rivers running through, and is also currently the largest casino in the world.

The City of Dreams is a giant casino with high end fashion shops, a free video ‘bubble’ show, three hotels and the world’s most expensive theatre show. The ‘House of Dancing Water’ cost US$250 million and the stage holds five olympic swimming pools worth of water. Ushers give the front few rows of the audience towels. Free shuttles from the main ferry terminal leave constantly.

A large section of Macau Peninsula has been designated a Unesco World Heritage site and 25 buildings and sites within the area have been deemed to have cultural and historic significance. One of the best ways to cover the sights is to do the Macau Heritage Walk circuit. The heritage Buildings, the Sao Paulo Cathedral, the Fort and the Macau Museum are all adjacent to each other and can be conveniently seen individually even if one cannot catch the Heritage walk timing.

Taipa Village and Coloane Village, previously inhabited by fishermen, are also interesting with their colonial-era shops and houses along narrow lanes.

Macau has several museums. The “Macau Museum Pass”, which gives discounted entry to most of these, is currently off the market. The main museums, such as the Macau Museum, are in Macau Peninsula although there are two museums on Taipa – the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History and Taipa Houses Museum.

Guangzhou Xidi Electronics, Digital and Mobile Market
Guangzhou Xidi Electronic, Digital and Mobile Market is one of the biggest mobile and Digital distribution markets in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou Electronic City
No. 37, Xidi Er Ma Lu, Liwan, Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou Lingnan International Digital Plaza
Xinji Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Yuejing Electronic City
26, Xinji Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

China Telecom
Renmin Elevated Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Central Communication Accessories City
Xidi 2nd Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Wenyuan Electronic City
Xidi 2nd Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Wenyuan Communication Equipment Center
Xidi 2nd Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Tel: 020-81290460

New Asia International Electronic & Digital City
55, Xidi 2nd Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Xidi Communications Equipment Wholesale Market
55, Yan Jiang West Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Tel: 020-81014287

Xinyunwan Electronic Plaza
15, Renmin South Road, Yuexiu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Well Park Mobile Center
57, Yanjiang West Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Tel: 020-81013095

Nanda Wenyuan Electrical Transaction Market
Jungyuan Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Tel: 020-81866688

Yejing Communications
Jingyuan Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Jishi Electronics
20, Jingyuan Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Jinxun Electronics Mobile Phone Market
59, Wanjiang West Road, Liwan, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Tel: 020-88176163

As an important high-speed railway connecting the Mainland China and Hong Kong, the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway is a part of the planned Beijing-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway. It could serve rapid transit from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Kowloon West, Hong Kong, passing by Humen Town of Dongguan, Shenzhen North Railway Station and Futian Station. Furthermore, at Guangzhou South Railway Station, passengers could experience the free-transfer system to the high-speed trains to Wuhan and Zhuhai.
In Hong Kong, all trains run from Hung Hom station in Kowloon and arrive at Guangzhou East station in Guangzhou. There is no direct connection between Hong Kong and the Canton Fair in Guangzhou but from the station there are shuttle buses. Read our guide to Hung Hom Station Read out guide to Guangzhou Station East

The train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou is the easiest way to travel between the two cities. Below you’ll find information on where to catch the train timetables and prices for the train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou.

Involved Stations
Guangzhou South Railway Station
Location: Panyu District
Available Railways: Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, Guangzhou-Zhuhai High-Speed Railway, Guangzhou Express Railway to Guiyang and Nanning (under construction)
Guangzhou Train Schedule

Qingsheng Station
Location: Panyu District

Humen Station
Location: Humen Town, Dongguan City
Tips: At this station, passengers could purchase rail tickets to Guangzhou South and Shenzhen North, as well as of Wuhan-Guangzhou High-Speed Train.

Guangmincheng Station
Location: Guangming New Area, Shenzhen City

Shenzhen North Railway Station
Location: Baoan District
Available Railways: Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, Express Railway to Xiamen, Zhanjiang and Maoming (under construction or plan)
Shenzhen Train Schedule

Futian Station (under construction)
Location: Futian District
Available Railways: Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, Shenzhen-Huizhou Inter-City Railway (in plan)

Kowloon West Station
Location: area of Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Available HK MTR: Airport Express, Tung Chung Line, KCR West Rail Line
Hong Kong Train Schedule

The city of Hong Kong is renowned for its charms with tantalising tastes and a unique heritage. The bustling streets, skyscrapers, marble shopping malls and the flow of people are what a picture of this cosmopolitan city usually consists of. But beyond the surface lie some exotic aspects crafted by an authentic culture. Be nudged out of your comfort zone and enjoy the rewards it will offer; that is exactly what this city is all about. To savour the delights of this place where East meets West you can take one of the cheapest yet most delightful journeys through the city.
A Heritage Tour presents numerous beautiful sights. Have an insight into the stunning and intriguing past of the city. Tai Fu Tai is a famous residence built by a scholar. A Qing emperor honored the scholar with the Tai Fu title. Supreme plaster moldings are seen in the interiors. Beautiful Chinese wood carvings are another attraction of the building. Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall is another place of interest for architects and tourists alike. A tour of the walled village of Lo Wai is highly recommended. Visitors are amazed at the tremendous insights of village life.

Every year numerous travelers take flights to Hong Kong to visit the largest island in Hong Kong i.e., Lantau Island. While holidaying in the island, you will come across some of the most scenic views in the country. One of the major highlights in the island is the Giant Buddha statue located in Po Lin Monastery. It is the tallest seated Buddha in the world. Before enjoying the serenity of Cheung Sha Beach, you would get an opportunity to taste vegetarian lunch served by monks.

Dim sum
“Dim sum” in English vocabulary is from the Cantonese which means the dessert. From this phenomenon we can tell how much the Cantonese love the desserts.
Over 1000 desserts are available in Guangzhou varies from season to season, which assembles all the Chinese desserts from the north to the south and the ancient to the modern. The dim sums are of numerous styles and tastes, appealing to all passer-by. The impressive ones are Shrimp Dumpling, Streamed Shaomai, Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf and so forth.
Steamed Vermicelli Roll , Guangzhou Guide, Guangzhou Travel  Jidi Congee , Guangzhou Guide, Guangzhou Travel

The flour-made food
The Steamed Vermicelli Roll (Chang fen), the Wonton Noodle and the KUE TEO (Shahe Noodles) are the Cantonese favorite wheaten food. The al dente flour-made foods benefits to the stomach, the Cantonese, therefore, often have them as the breakfast.

The Canton Fair is unique in that it combines the traditional advantages of a comprehensive exhibition with the recent trend of moving towards specialised events. The Fair contains over 150,000 product types, ranging from light industry, textiles and garments to high-tech and high value-added electromechanical products.
Over the previous five decades, the Canton Fair has become an important event for small- and medium-sized enterprises seeking to tap into the profitable China market and improve their competitiveness.
Canton Fair has been a major trade show for decades. Thousand of overseas buyers come to Guangzhou to meet with manufacturers from China to source and produce a wide range of consumable goods.

                                      Welcome to Canton Fair 2013
In order to visit the Canton Fair, you need to first get an Official Invitation. There are several ways to get an invitation, the easiest perhaps is if you already do business with a Chinese manufacturer, they can arrange it for you. If not, then through the cantontradefair.com is an easy way to apply online, or ask at the Economic and Commercial department of the Chinese Embassy.
Once you have the official invitation you can then apply for a Business Visa.
When you arrive in Guangzhou before the fair, you will need to register and you can usually do this at your hotel, most of the business hotels offer this service. You’ll need a photo, 5cm x 4cm as well as your invitation and passport to get an entry badge, the IC card, which gives you free access to the exhibition.

CITIC Plaza is an 80-story high-rise building or skyscraper built in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China. Its structural height is 391 m (1,283 ft) including two tall antennas like spires on the top. When it was completed in 1997, it was the tallest building in the world outside of New York and Chicago.

Canton Fair is participated by over 24415 corporate exhibitors, displaying a varied array of products and accessories to the show attendees. The range of items showcased here includes hardware tools, chemicals, electrical gadgets, vehicles, lighting solutions, and several other high-utility products. Furniture and glass art items are also put on exhibit at the show.
The fair, or China Import and Export Fair, will further promote the integration of the country’s economy with the world, the stabilization of exports and expansion of imports, said China’s Vice Minister of Commerce Li Jinzao.

The fair opened as the country’s gross domestic product growth slowed to 7.7 percent in the first quarter of 2013, down from 7.9 percent during the final quarter of 2012, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
The Canton Fair is an excellent place to find factories to produce items of your own design. Let’s say you want to create your own line of handbags. You can easily find a vendor to mass produce what you want to sell by showing them patterns of your design.

Shangxiajiu Walking Street is in Liwan District, it is one of the most popular commercial centers located in Guangzhou. The street is around 800 meters long and has 250 stores on each side of the street. It is the first ever commercial walking street in the city and was officially opened in 1995.
  The street has a mix of brand name retail stores, clothes shops, fashion accessories, department stores with just about everything. There’s also several buildings packed (opposite Liwan Plaza) with market stalls where you can bargain hard on locally made products, clothes and more.