Shamian is the most exotic place in Guangzhou. There are over 150 western buildings. So, no difficult to find bar and western restaurant here. 西堤码头 (XIDi Ferry Dock) is the nearest ferry terminal to your hotel, in fact not far from you. You can find cruise ship there have a night cruise on Pearl River. Shamian is no more than 2 km from Shangxiajiu and Dishifu Road, where you can find shopping places and Guangzhou food there. Walk from Shangxiajiu to Yide Road and westward till Haizhu Square, there are many shopping places and markets for children's toy, jewlwry, decoration etc. Take subway from Haizhu Square and get off at Gongyuanqian Station. it is very close to another famous business street, Beijing Road. Northwest of Gongyuanqian, there are Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and Bright Filial Piety Temple. Continue to the north from Gongyuanqian, it is Sun Yet-sen's Memorial Hall then Yuexiu Park. You can also visit Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family. You can spend 2 or three days to surrounding cities, such Shenzhen, Foshan or etc.