Nanyue Building

Nanyue Building

Nanyue Building is a protected cultural heritage site of Guangzhou.

Situated on Yanjiang Road in Guangzhou, the 12-story Nanyue Building is one of the iconic structures along the Pearl River. To its east stands the Aiqun Building, to its west are the historic Guangzhou Customs House, post office, and Cultural Park, with Shamian Island just beyond. Nearby are also well-known Guangzhou streets such as Xihao Second Road, Renmin South Road, and Thirteen Hongs, making it a long-standing commercial hub in Guangzhou.

The predecessor of Nanyue Building Hotel was “Daxin Company,” established in 1918 and destroyed by fire during the war in 1938. After the liberation, it was rebuilt with the support of the municipal government and officially opened on National Day in 1954 under the name Nanyue Building. For half a century, Nanyue Building has continuously explored and deepened reforms, achieving remarkable accomplishments recognized worldwide. As early as the early 1980s, as one of the first batch of joint-stock enterprises, it began implementing group-based operations. In 1995, with approval from the municipal government, it underwent asset restructuring and embarked on a path of Sino-foreign cooperation, forming Nanyue Building Co., Ltd. through a joint venture between Nanyue Building Group Co., Ltd. and Hong Kong Yuehai Investment Co., Ltd. The company actively expanded its market and operations, establishing outlets across various districts of Guangzhou and utilizing an advanced computer network system for management and operations.

Nanyue Building Hotel has a long history and is situated in the bustling commercial center of the city, overlooking the scenic Pearl River with pleasant views on both banks. It is a state-rated star hotel. The ground floor houses the reception desk, business center, shopping mall, and beauty center; floors 1–5 were once the nationally renowned Nanyue Building Department Store, now transformed into an international electronics and digital mall. The 6th floor is a specialized computer market; floors 7–9 comprise the hotel guest room section, featuring 128 various types of riverside rooms, garden suites, and executive rooms.

The 11th floor is a restaurant, now known as “Nanda Private Cuisine,” where you can enjoy Cantonese dishes such as Hong Kong-style chicken with shark’s fin congee, as well as take in views of both sides of the Pearl River.

Attraction Location

No. 1228, Sanyuanli Avenue, Guangzhou City

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Guangzhou Protected Cultural Heritage Sites