Next door, what was once the American Embassy Bar ʹݾư is now 1891 restaurant/bar replacing the glamorous wedding photographic studio which operated for several years. This is one of several buildings in the area that have already been restored. Still standing, and very recently restored, was the home of a wealthy Chinese family now overshadowed by the surrounding redevelopment in an area of н.
The original Ren Ji Yi Yuan ҽ Ժ hospital building, built in the 1896 by British Missionarys and later operated by the Canadians can be seen behind the towering new building of the Number 5 Peoples Hospital at Wu Yuan. American Missionarys also built the Kuan Ren Yi Yuan ҽ Ժa
From Wu Yuan continue to walk or take a taxi the short distance down the hill to
Back on Nanbin Lu cFrench Naval Barracks closed awaiting renovations.
The French Naval Barracks ˮʦӪ built in 1902. Today it is a small museum and a teahouse, bar and restaurant called the Champs Elyse 1902. The Barracks were originally built to service and re-supply the French Navys Orient Fleet on the
Its here in the museum Y10 that we find many historic photos of
From French Barracks catch one of the green and white mini buses Y1 or a taxi back to the Cable Car terminus to complete this walk.
Other attractions in this area of Nanan include
NANSHAN BOTANICAL GARDENS
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Nanshan Gongyuan ɽ Da Jin Ying ӥ
Originally a collection of smaller specialized gardens that have only recently been combined, upgraded and classified as a Botanical Gardens. Situated on the ridge of Nanshan these gardens are a delight to explore in spring when skies are clear and buds are blooming and summer when the temperatures in the mountains are a little cooler.
Over looking the gardens is the unusual Golden Eagle monument. This concrete and steel structure is overlaid with gold leaf which on close inspection looks a little tired these days. But the view form the top of the Eagle on a clear day is nothing short of spectacular with views of the city and the
Make a combined visit to the gardens and the Golden Eagle. Entrance to the Golden Eagle is on the road up to the Gardens and is worth the steep climb for the 360 views. Take the broad staircase down to the back exit of the park, across from this exit youll find the back gate of the Botanical Gardens.
The small boutique Cherry Blossom Hotel offers a delightfully quiet and charming setting in the centre of the gardens. Theres a variety of restaurants to choose from outside the park or take a picnic lunch and enjoy the outdoors.
Getting there: Bus 384 terminus is just outside the park entrance.
Nanshan Gongyuanɽ to Jiaochangkou ϳ near Jiefangbei
This bus also passes the entrance to the Golden Eagle.
Taxi or motorbike from the Cable Car Terminal
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