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I stayed in Shamian whenever I was in Guangzhou. It was once a beautiful and peaceful location. However this time I found it turned out to be a large construction site. Everything is under maintenance and repair to prepare for the Asia Games 2010 Guangzhou. It's OK. But buildings in Shamian have it's faded beauty. Why everything should come into one standard simply coz of "Face"?