Shiji Ancient Village

Shiji Ancient Village

Shiji Village is located in the northeast of Dongchong Town. There are quite a few small village houses in Shiji, and although the exteriors of the houses have changed, the surrounding walls still retain the character of an ancient village. Perhaps it’s a case of restoring the old as it was, but overall, the ancient village atmosphere feels more intact.

It’s recommended to rent a bicycle, as the scenic area is particularly large, and the spots with great views range from as short as 1 kilometer to as far as 2–8 kilometers. Recommended highlights include the Green Corridor and the Water Greenway.

Address: Shiji Village, Dongchong Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City

Type: Rural cycling

Suggested visit duration: 1 day

Opening hours: Open all day

Ticket information: No admission fee.

Shiji Village: Shiji Village is located in the northeast of Dongchong Town, adjacent to Datong Village across the Liugang Waterway to the west, facing Longzhen in Shawan Town across the Shawan Waterway to the north, neighboring Dongdao and Dongchong villages to the east, and connected to Dawen Village to the south. During the Qing Dynasty, Shiji Village belonged to Shawan District; during the Republican era, it was part of Yong’an Township; and in the early years after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it belonged to Shanbi Township in District One. The main surnames of the villagers include Guo, He, Chen, Li, and Lu. After the small township system was implemented in 1953, it became part of Shiji Township in District Two, covering areas such as Shiji, Shanbi Liang, Dawen, and Shatou. After the establishment of the people's commune in 1958, Shanbi Liang and Dawen were separated to form the Dawen Brigade, while Shiji and Shatou were combined as... More detailed information about Shiji Village++