Don't Be Afraid To Hit the Road!

I know the idea of heading out on your own can seem a little frightening, but it was one of the best things that we did. With another couple, we would often get a taxi and cruise around town. It gave us the chance to see many other sights, get something to eat besides hotel food, and get a better feel for Chinese culture. Taxis are CHEAP - around 2 dollars round trip.

Ask the hotel front desk to help you out. They will give you a card like this with the name of where you want to go. Show your taxi driver this card on the way home to get back to the hotel. Always make sure you have a few spares with the hotel address. We had a few close calls where we weren't sure what happened to our life line!
You have to love the Chinese way of driving. I don't believe we ever saw a traffic light, and it's pretty much a free for all.
Scooters are everywhere as well. Many of the parents would ride with their babies in front. There's no age limit. Babies would go for rides in front carriers!
It was great to get out and get a feel for Chinese life and culture. We have great photos to share with our daughter.
We stepped out on our own and went to the Guangzhou Zoo. It was neat, and worth the trip if you have some downtime. Bring a stroller as it is large and you'll do plenty of walking.