Former Site of the Guangdong Beverage Factory

Former Site of the Guangdong Beverage Factory

The former site of the Guangdong Beverage Factory is a protected cultural heritage site of Guangzhou.

The former site of the Guangdong Beverage Factory is located at No. 63 Xizeng Road, Xicun Subdistrict, Liwan District, within the Guangzhou Brewery. It was built in the 23rd year of the Republic of China (1934). The Guangdong Beverage Factory was a provincial enterprise established under the governance of Chen Jitang, specializing in the production of beer and soda. At that time, it was the first brewery in South China, and its main production equipment was imported from Czechoslovakia, making it also the largest beer producer in the region. Three buildings from the 1930s still remain: one is located on the left front side of the company's office building, another is situated directly in front of the office building, and the third is on the right side of the factory’s entrance.

In December 2008, it was designated as part of the seventh batch of protected cultural heritage sites of Guangzhou.

Xicun Subdistrict: Home to the tributaries of the Pearl River — Xizeng River and Aokou Stream — as well as the villages and areas of Yuanxi Village, Zengbuwei, and Xicun Township, this district lies in the northwest of Liwan. For thousands of years, this historic piece of land has contributed to Guangzhou’s legacy through its unique geographical location.

The northwestern part of Liwan borders the Liuhua commercial district to the east, connects to the core area of Xiguan to the south, faces the Pearl River and looks toward Nanhai City across the water to the west, and neighbors Shijing Town of Baiyun District to the north. Covering an area of 3.27 square kilometers, it accounts for 27.71% of Liwan’s total area; the population is around 84,000, about 16.15% of the total population in the district. Although the northwest region currently... [Xicun Subdistrict detailed information++]

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Protected Cultural Heritage Sites of Guangzhou