Shangxiajiu Commercial Pedestrian Street

Shangxiajiu Commercial Pedestrian Street

Shangxiajiu Commercial Street is 800 meters long and features 238 arcade-style buildings. Constructed in the early 20th century, it is the first commercial pedestrian street in Guangzhou approved by the former State Commerce Department. The arcade street is a type of commercial architecture with Lingnan characteristics, suited to the southern climate. It offers protection from rain and sun while also facilitating window displays to attract customers.

Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is lined with various mid- to high-end department stores, including Wing On Department Store, Guangzhou Clothing Store, Heming Shoes & Hats, Continental Watch Shop, Women & Children’s Department Store, Guangzhou Textile Market, and Jinhua Bedding Store, all of which are long-established brands. For dining, there are Qingping Restaurant, Guangzhou Restaurant, Taotaoju Restaurant, and Lotus Pavilion, offering a wide range of nationally and internationally renowned dishes and snacks such as Wenchang Chicken, Qingping Chicken, Taotao Ginger Scallion Chicken, ginger juice milk custard, double skin milk, Ouchengji Wonton Noodles, Wuzhanji Rice Porridge, Cantonese-style mooncakes, glutinous rice chicken, and wife cakes. In addition, there are time-honored food shops such as Huangshanghuang Preserved Meat Shop, Tenth Fu Grocery Store, and Quxiang Cake Shop. Nearby, you can also explore historic traditional specialty streets such as Xilai Chudi, Hualin Temple, Jade Market, Suanzhi Street, and Antique Street. Qingping Road, home to the largest agricultural and miscellaneous goods market in China, enjoys a prestigious reputation both domestically and abroad.

Shangxiajiu Road is a beautiful tapestry that captures the charm of Xiguan. The uniquely Cantonese arcade architecture is fully displayed here. Even if you’re not shopping, simply strolling along Shangxiajiu Road allows you to experience the distinctive Lingnan commercial culture. In addition to Shangxiajiu Road, the nearby Hualin Jade Street offers affordable jade items worth exploring. Visiting a Xiguan-style residence will give you a deeper understanding of Lingnan culture.

Address: Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou (a collective term for Shangjiu Road, Xiajiu Road, and Tenth Fu Road, near Wenchang South Road)

Type: Street & Market

Business Hours: Open all day