White Swan Pond not only boasts beautiful legends and riverside views, but also witnessed a dramatic historical episode — when Chen Jiongming betrayed Sun Yat-sen and shelled the area. Sun returned to the Yongfeng warship, ready to fight the rebels to the end. Built during the Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, Shamian Island features a collection of European-style modern buildings covering an area of 330 acres. In ancient times, this was a sandbank called Shicui Zhou (Gathering Emeralds Islet).…
The original owner of this building was Chen Shaobai, a close friend and fellow revolutionary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. After meeting Sun Yat-sen in 1890, Chen Shaobai devoted himself to the revolutionary cause alongside him. In 1895, he co-founded the Xingzhonghui (Revive China Society) in Hong Kong with Sun Yat-sen and helped plan the Guangzhou Uprising. In 1921, he was appointed as an advisor to Sun Yat-sen, who had been inaugurated as the Extraordinary President of the Republic of China...
Bajiao Ancient Temple is located in Xintian Second Village, Huadong Town, Huadu District. On August 19, 2015, it was designated as part of the eighth batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government. The protected area extends: north to the northern wall line of the adjacent single-story old building on the north side of the temple, partially southwest to the outer wall line of the neighboring building, and elsewhere approximately 5 meters beyond the outer edge of the temple structure. …
To the north of Xiajiu Road in Liwan District, Guangzhou, there is a place called Xilai Chudi, where one of the four major Buddhist monasteries in Guangzhou — Hualin Temple — is located. It stands as an important historical testament to cultural exchanges between the people of China and India. Legend has it that the Indian monk Bodhidharma traveled across the Indian and Pacific Oceans to preach Buddhism in China. After three years of arduous journey...
Liwan Lake Park was originally the site of Lychee Bay, a historic waterside attraction in Guangzhou. During the Ming Dynasty, "Lychee Bay Fishing Songs" was listed as one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Yangcheng. The park consists of Xiaocui Lake, Yucui Lake, Ruyi Lake, and Wuxiu Lake, with eight pavilions, eight bridges, four corridors, three halls, one veranda, and one pavilion scattered among the green waters and trees, showcasing distinctive garden...
Renwei Temple is located on Renwei Temple Front Street, Longjin West Road, Guangzhou, within the former Pantang Township, covering an area of 2,200 square meters. It is a temple dedicated to the Taoist deity Zhenwu (the Perfect Warrior). It was the oldest and largest temple among the eighteen villages of Pantang and Enzhou at the time. Historical records indicate that Renwei Temple was first built in the fourth year of the Huangyou era during the Song Dynasty (1052). Major renovations were carried out in the second year of the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty (1622), during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty (1736–1795), and the Tongzhi era (1862–1874). The reconstruction during the Qianlong era only included the central axis and the first three sections of the western row, with the addition of the last two rear sections and the eastern row during later expansions.
The term "Xiguan" refers to an area located in Liwan District, historically known to old-time Cantonese as the region west of the old Guangzhou city. It borders Xicun to the north, the Pearl River to the south, Renmin Road to the east, and Xiaobeijiang to the west. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, this area lay just outside the western city gates. The higher terrain to the north was called Upper Xiguan, while the lower terrain to the south was called Lower Xiguan. In the late Ming Dynasty, the Eighteen Shops (Shi Ba Fu) were built, and the Thirteen Hongs (foreign trading houses) were established. From the mid to late Qing Dynasty onward,…
Established in December 1996, Liwan Museum is the first district-level museum in Guangdong Province dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and researching the history, culture, and folklore of Liwan. The museum is housed in the former residence of Mr. Chen Lianzhong, a comprador of the British-owned HSBC during the early Republican era. The site features both Western-style villas and traditional Chinese gardens. The garden area spans…
The Cantonese Opera Art Museum is a Chinese garden-style museum featuring Lingnan architectural style and water town characteristics. It is divided into northern and southern sections along the third phase of Lychee Bay. The southern section houses the main museum building and classical-style garden architecture, primarily serving functions such as exhibitions, performances, education, research, and public events. The northern section includes areas for cultural relic restoration and the preservation and promotion of Cantonese opera...
In Guangzhou, Shamian is a place rich in historical significance, deep cultural heritage, exuding a strong exotic charm, with picturesque scenery and great allure. Due to its uniquely advantageous geographical location and exceptional natural and cultural environment, it caught the eye of British and French colonialists after the mid-19th century, who designated it as a concession. Subsequently, large-scale construction took place, and it became...
Litchi Bay, also known as Litchi Bay Chong, is a famous scenic spot in Guangzhou. Strictly speaking, Litchi Bay Chong is not an isolated river but rather the collective name for the crisscrossing waterways within the riverside wetlands of what was originally the western part of Guangzhou city—now the areas around Liwan Road, Zhongshan 8th Road, the northern section of Huangsha Avenue, the western section of Duobao Road, and Longjin West Road. Litchi...
After the Opium War in 1840, the development of modern architecture in Guangzhou went through several stages, including the introduction of Western architecture, the revival of traditional architecture, and the influx of modernist architecture. Western-style buildings in Guangzhou can be categorized as follows: religious buildings such as the Sacred Heart Cathedral (Stone House); government buildings such as the former Guangzhou Post and Telegraph Administration Building…
Guangzhou Flower Expo Park is located in the southwestern part of Fangcun District, Guangzhou, covering an area of 3,915 acres. It is a large-scale agricultural project integrating flower sales, scientific research, and tourism. The park boasts fertile land, a favorable climate, a prime location, and convenient transportation. Closely connected to downtown Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta...
Located in a bustling commercial district along the Pearl River, Guangzhou Cultural Park covers an area of 83,000 square meters. Lush with trees and blooming flowers, the park is a comprehensive cultural and recreational venue that integrates promotional exhibitions, entertainment, sports, and amusement activities, attracting over 10 million visitors annually. It houses a total of eight exhibition halls, with an exhibition area of…
Also known as Jinlun Hall, Jinlun Guild Hall is now located on the west side of the north exit of Kangwang Road Tunnel at the intersection of Kangwang South Road in Liwan District, Guangzhou City, China. Originally situated on Xilai New Street, Xiajiu Road, it is a Qing Dynasty ancestral hall-style building. The guild hall was first built in the first year of the Yongzheng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1723) and was renovated in the 24th year of the Daoguang reign (1844). The hall faces south...
Shamian is located at the junction of Yanjiang Road and Liuer San Road, east of Shamian Island. The Shamian Massacre is one of China's major revolutionary historical events. In May 1925, Britain and Japan suppressed workers in Shanghai, creating the shocking May Thirtieth Incident. Following the May Thirtieth Incident, the Guangdong District Committee of the Communist Party of China and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions dispatched Deng Zhongxia...
As the most attractive entertainment hub in Guangzhou currently, rivaling Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong as a new hotspot for nightlife, Fangcun’s White Swan Bay Boutique Bar Street is located along Changdi Road in Huadi Street, Fangcun. It stretches 1,600 meters from Xiashi Shixiang in the east to the mouth of Huadi River in the west. To the south, it borders traditional central commercial areas such as Lujv Road, Mingxin Road, Fangcun Avenue, and Huadi Avenue...
Drunken Viewing Park is located on the east bank of the river in Fangcun Mountain Village, covering an area of 33,900 square meters. It was converted from a flower and plant production farm in December 1984. The park is known for its flowers and potted plants. It features rockeries, resting pavilions and corridors, as well as a camellia garden with over 40 varieties. As a comprehensive district-level park, it was established in February 1984. The entire...
The Twin Bridges refer to the Pearl River Bridges near Pantang in the western suburbs. The Pearl River Bridges derive their name from spanning the Pearl River. They straddle the eastern and western branches of the Pearl River between Pantang and Datansha Jiao, divided into an east bridge and a west bridge, hence the name "Twin Bridges." This area serves as a vital transportation route connecting Guangzhou to its western and southern parts. In the past, people crossed the bridge by boat, often moved by the melancholy scene described as “misty river waves stir up sorrow.” The Pearl River Bridges are the site of one of Guangzhou’s Eight Scenic Spots, “Twin Bridges in Misty Rain.”
The former residence and memorial museum of Zhan Tianyou are located at No. 42, Yacai Lane, Shierpu West Street, Enning Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou. With its rustic blue bricks, wooden door latch, and Manchu-style windows, it is an authentic Xiguan-style house. Next to the memorial is an elementary school named after Zhan Tianyou, and a small green garden connects the residence with the school...