Here, we have our group photo and this is probably the only group photo we took together with the full members of the group tour. And again I want to say, so glad that we were traveling with a group of nice, friendly and understanding people, mainly from Semenanjung with a couple from Sabah and we were the only couple from Sarawak, which made our maiden trip to China an interesting, fruitful and enjoyable one.
Another Muslim attraction site in our tour itinerary is Huaisheng Mosque, nested away in one of the quieter streets of Guangzhou, which we visited on the 3rd day.
By 10.00 am, we made our way to Zhang Xi Lu Plaza which is near to the railway and bus station and a clothing wholesale market having many well-known manufacturers, and also one of the main clothing distribution center in Guangzhou.
There is a huge number of clothing and garment wholesale markets here. Fashion, casual wear, bags and accessories could be found in the multiple markets around here. We were warned of pickpockets and be extra careful with our hand-carry bag.
Traveling away from home is always about food. Ana and I was finally relief to find a decent and clean halal food outlet here, located just next to the main ladies clothing complex where we both had a good nasi bryiani lunch.
Later in the afternoon, we were given option to go on our own. Instead of going to electronic centre which had been in my mind ever since I step foot in Guangzhou, I had to give in to Ana's favorite shopping place, the leather product district. We were amazed by the number of buildings and malls selling specifically only leather goods. You can spend several days in this area, browsing through all the different buildings and side streets. Finally we went into the Baiyun World Leather Trading Centre.
It is a modern, extensive and international trading centre for leather products of different grades and designs. This building is a good starting point in our quest for handbags, belts and accessories. The quality is good and easily can find many different grades and designs.
And the moment I step into this complex, I only have this to say. If you are handbag lovers, or fan of leather goods, you can get crazy exciting experience here. Don't get me wrong. I am not condoning business selling fake products but the high quality of imitation were impressive and very tempting.
You will find that the price of leather products vary greatly, along with the quality. Provided that your negotiation skills are sharp, you should be able to get a reasonable price.
Later in the evening, our dinner was at the famous Abdullah Qinghai Muslim Restaurant. This restaurant is very popular among Malaysian visiting Guangzhou.
Our last program for the day after dinner is walking on the Beijing Lu, in the the city center which is simultaneously fashionable and traditional.
Shopping and walking through Beijing Lu is an experience in itself. It's not just shopping but also about experiencing the rich culture of China and getting a taste of the nation's famed charm while dealing with business matters.
Beijing Lu is a very long stretch of road, flanked by many shops on both sides of the road, mostly middle-class fashion brands and a few local sports wear brand. Just be prepared to be annoyed by people harassing you to buy iPhone and watches with picture cards. Just ignore them.
The good thing about this place is that it is mixed with some significant history where they discovered the original road beneath during excavations, dated from 690AD. They have retained sections of the road and covered it for display in the middle, as you can see in the picture above.
It was an interesting-exciting-exhausting second day in Guangzhou and looking forward to a more bustling next day especially going to Garment and Textile Trading Centre and the place I really aim to go, that is the Electronic, Digital and Mobile Market.
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