Renrang Public Bureau

There is also a 200-year-old ancient building in Shawan Ancient Town — it is currently the only remaining old site of a township public bureau in Panyu and surrounding areas that has retained its original appearance — the “Renrang Public Bureau.” According to the Panyu County Annals, “The Renrang Public Bureau is located in Shawan Township. It was jointly built in the 14th year of the Jiaqing reign by families surnamed He, Li, Wang, and Li…”

Renrang Public Bureau

Renrang Public Bureau

There is also a 200-year-old ancient building in Shawan Ancient Town — it is currently the only remaining old site of a township public bureau in Panyu and surrounding areas that has retained its original appearance — the “Renrang Public Bureau.” According to the Panyu County Annals, “The Renrang Public Bureau is located in Shawan Township. It was jointly built in the 14th year of the Jiaqing reign by families surnamed He, Li, Wang, and Li. The then acting county magistrate Zhang Xifan inscribed the plaque with the words: ‘Model Benevolence and Advocate Yielding.’” Since then, the horizontal plaque bearing the inscription “Model Benevolence and Advocate Yielding” has hung above the main hall of the bureau, and the public bureau has thus been named “Renrang” (meaning “Benevolence and Yielding”).

Shawan North Village: Located to the north of the center of Shawan Town and south of Qingluo Road, Shawan North Village covers an area of approximately 2.4 square kilometers. It comprises 13 villager groups, with a total population of over 1,760.

Shawan North Village boasts a history of over 800 years. Its ancient streets and alleys feature exquisitely laid-out architecture, with all major roads and lanes paved with granite slabs. The area includes provincial-level cultural heritage sites such as the “Liugeng Hall,” “Guangyu Hall,” and “Chepi Street” — ancient architectural complexes that are representative of Lingnan traditional buildings. Situated just north of the center of North Village, Xiangxian Middle School has nearly a century of educational history and is a national model... More details about Shawan North Village++

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units