JOYARD Guangzhou - Riverside Shipyard Heritage Hotel  

Perched on Guangzhou’s ZhuJiang River in a converted shipyard, this riverside heritage hotel blends industrial grit with calm. It’s about 11 km from the city center and a 20-minute drive to ZhuJiang New Town CBD. Nearby draws include Shaxi, Chimelong Paradise and Flower City Square.

A boutique stay themed around the Chinese 24 solar terms with just 24 rooms named after each term. Ground-floor rooms have private courtyards; second-floor rooms offer river-view balconies. Interiors echo the outdoors — red-tile courtyards, white walls and thoughtful, nature-linked touches.

An infinity swimming pool, river-view lawn and a large outdoor courtyard set a chill riverside vibe. On-site gym, bar, cigar bar wine cellar, parking, elevator access, concierge and laundry keep things easy. Rooms come with TV, mini-bar and slippers — wake up to river breezes.

Multi-functional conference room and flexible event spaces make it a strong pick for brand launches, weddings and corporate gatherings. The short drive to the CBD adds practical convenience for business groups.

A tree-shadowed restaurant and lively bar serve local cuisine and crafted drinks. For late evenings, the cigar bar wine cellar offers a quieter, after-dinner scene.