NOVEMBER 18, 20 CHINA DAILY PAGE 15 AROUND GUANGZHOU ATTRACTIONS Guangzhou Ocean World 广州海洋世界 Hualin Temple 华林寺 New to Guangzhou Zoo is an exhibition Built during the Southern Dynasty (AD hall with a special theme — Guang- 420-589), this temple was renovated zhou Ocean World, which refl ects the and renamed in 1654. Th e main attrac- mysterious, changeable and splendid tion is the 500 Arhat Hall. As its name ocean world. It has attracted visitors suggests, this hall contains the golden- from home and abroad since its incep- painted statues of 500 diff erent monks, tion. A large-scale and multi-functional each with their own unique character- scientifi c and technological exhibition istics and poses. Th e main hall of this hall that combines entertainment temple is adorned with six columns with scientifi c research and education, with exquisitely carved dragon motifs Guangzhou Ocean World covers an and houses three grand Buddha statues. area of about 13,000 sq meters and cost It is polite to purchase incense and to about $50 million. It has been named pay your respects if you know what you Guangdong Educational Base for Popu- are doing, but otherwise it is better to lar Marine Science by the Science and respectfully observe. Entry is free. Technology Association of Guangdong Address: Hualinsi Qian Jie, Changshou province. Guangzhou Ocean World Xi Lu, Liwan district is divided into several areas to reveal Transportation: Take Metro line 1 to the submarine world in all directions, Changshou Lu, leave through Exit A, take a right on to Changshou Dong Lu and including Ocean Square, Relief Square, follow it until you come to a side street on Touch Pool, Hall of Popular Marine your right with an enormous tree in the Science, Ocean Th eater and Sea lion center. Opposite the tree is the temple. Amusement Park. Address: 120 Xianlie Zhong Lu Nansha Tianhou Palace Tel: (020) 87611250 南沙天后宫 RESTAURANTS EDITOR’S PICK >> THE TRUE TASTE OF GUANGZHOU Zhangji Lamb Restaurant 张记清补羊肉城 According to a local saying, “Only when you have visited Tanghe Restau- Th is restaurant is right by the Haizhu rant can you understand the real meaning of eating in Guangzhou”. Bridge and up close to the water. Located in Guangzhou’s Haizhu district, Tanghe Restaurant is famous for Th ough its bamboo fence doesn’t allow its delicious seafood cuisine and other traditional Cantonese dishes. a truly fi ne view, its second-storey During the busy hours, customers usually have to book in advance, or they will have to wait for as long as two hours for vacancies to have their balcony section is a refreshing and dinner. peaceful place to eat when the weather In addition to its reasonable prices, the restaurant is also known for its allows. It is most known for its hotpot, good environment, interior design and fi ne service. but carries a full array of Cantonese Nansha Tianhou, having been rebuilt At least a 12 percent discount is off ered to diners during the Asian just 15 years ago, is by far the young- cuisine along with a variety of fruit- Games. est of all holy sites in Guangzhou. fl avored fl at breads, which you will fi nd Address: being cooked outside the front door. 2/F, 361 Gongye Dadao Zhong, Haizhu district Although it is a bit remote from the city Tel: (020) 34365770 center, it is defi nitely worth visiting as Dishes range between 20 and 70 yuan. it off ers an unrivalled, beautiful view of Address: 270 Binjiang Xi Lu, Haizhu district WHAT’S ON Sachoom Korean Dance Group the Pearl River besides being a lovely Tel: Fo Shi Jie 佛世界素食社 place itself. To reach the upper temples (020) 84446202 Show “爱舞动”韩国舞蹈秀 Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Th is Buddhist restaurant has more than from sea level and experience the great Haizhu Square, take Exit A and cross Hai- 20 years of history, and is a quiet, sim- Legend of the Guardians: To celebrate the Asian Games, more view you will have to climb a few stairs, zhu Bridge. Turn right and the restaurant ple place for Buddhists and non-Bud- Th e Owls of Ga’Hoole than 2,000 performance artists from though on ground level there are plenty is immediately on your left. dhists to get together to eat vegetarian Th is is a computer animated fantasy/ about 20 countries will be visiting the of things to explore as well, including a food and share experiences. It has adventure fi lm directed by Zach Snyder city, treating Guangzhou residents to goddess of the seas statue standing 14- Songfeng Xuan 松风轩 traditional vegetable dishes and meat and starring the voices of Emily Barclay, a jam-packed month of wonderful meter’s tall. Entry is free. Songfeng Xuan is one of a few places substitutes, and attracts a fair number Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish and Ryan performances. Sachoom Dance Group Hours: 8 am-5:30 pm where you can literally combine eating of customers for non-alcoholic beer Kwanten. A young owl is abducted by from the Republic of Korea is regarded Address: Dajiao Hill, Nansha district and sightseeing and get good results at from the Republic of Korea. Like most an evil Owl army. Together with his as a cultural icon of the country. Its live- both. Located about a 40-minute walk Buddhist restaurants, it refrains from new-found friends he must escape and ly dance shows combine hip-hop, street Dafu Mountain 大夫山 from White Cloud Mountain west garlic and onion. One of its standout seek out the legendary Guardians to dance, Jazz and disco for an altogether Located in the outer reaches of Panyu, gate, its second-fl oor patio section is dishes is the Luo Han Zhai, comprising stop the evil. unique and highly-memorable show. Dafu Mountain is part of Dafu Moun- surrounded by dense trees and a view black fungus, mushrooms, bamboo, When: until Dec 11 When: 2:30 pm, Nov 21; 8 pm, Nov 21-22 tain Forest Park, the largest green area of the mountain’s rippling hills. Even asparagus, corncob, bean curd and Address: Jinyi International Cinemas, Address: Guangzhou Bud Theater, 167 within Guangzhou covering 9,000 acres. if you dine indoors, you’ll fi nd plenty nuts. Th eir meatless meats, such as the 3/F, Weijiasi Plaza, Pearl River New City, Dongfeng Xi Lu, Yuexiu district 188 Huangpu Dadao,Tianhe district Tel: (020) 81362572 Th e park is mostly covered in ever- of greenery, along with a colorful carp crispy chicken, duck and fi sh, are made Tel: greens and cut through with streams pond. Th e cuisine here is thoroughly from gluten, fl our, taro, mushroom and (020) 87588855 and lakes. Dafu Mountain is the highest Cantonese, with chicken, pig’s feet and dried bean curd. Th ey also serve meat- NIGHTLIFE of all hills in the park. Among its many bean curd among their most popular less abalone. Unstoppable Denzel Washington and Chris Pine star man-made features is an ancient tomb. items. Dim sum and tea are a morning Address: 2-8 Er Sheng Gong, Tongfu Hill Bar 小山吧 Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 and specialty. Most items here go for about Zhong Lu, Haizhu district in Tony Scott’s newest release, Unstop- get off at Shiqiao stop, Exit C. Walk fi ve 20 to 90 yuan. Tel: (020) 84407261 pable. An unmanned, half-mile long Truly tailor-made for expats, this pub minutes to Baiyue Square bus stop and Address: runaway train carrying toxic chemicals is everything you need if you’re experi- take No 16 bus. Get off at Dafu Mountain White Cloud Mountain Ming- zhulou Tour Area, 1128 Baiyun Dadao, Qin Fang Yuan Dessert is rushing towards the city. A veteran encing homesickness. Soccer matches Forest Park bus terminal. are shown every now and then and Baiyun district Restaurant 沁芳园甜品店 engineer and a young conductor race Tel: themed party nights such as Th anks- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (020) 36209288 against the clock in an attempt to stop Ginger milk pudding, known as Jiang- giving are organized. 中山纪念堂 the train and avoid a huge catastrophe. Tai Lai 太来养生馆 zhuang Nai, has long been a traditional Address: 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu Th is key historical relic protected by snack in the Pearl River Delta. It mixes Out in the Haizhu district you’ll fi nd district Guangdong province is a memorial ginger juice and milk. Once solidifi ed, Tel: (020) 83590206 building built with the funds raised by Tai Lai, a small vegetarian eatery and the dish tastes fragrant, pure, crisp and teahouse. It doesn’t do much in the way the Guangzhou people and overseas sweet, but a little peppery. Capable Party World 钱柜 Chinese in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the of meat substitutes, but prefers to serve of warming the stomach, it is very Party World karaoke bar has many great revolutionary forerunner. Th e foods that are naturally tasty such as popular with locals. Th e dessert origi- hall is a gorgeous octagonal structure, vegetables, seaweed and mushrooms, nated in Guangzhou’s Shawan town branches all around China. As one of with solemn and magnifi cent looks, and light on oil and salt. Th ey recommend of Panyu district, an area fl owing with the favorite types of entertainment, visi- strong national features. their Five Grains Cook Rice, Gano- milk and honey. Th e main ingredients tors can come to sing their lungs out. Th ose interested in getting an early start Hours: 8 am-6 pm.