The former site of the headquarters of the Second Guerrilla Detachment of the Guangzhou Anti-Japanese Resistance is located at the ancestral hall of the Chen family in Yongbian Village, Shawan Town, Panyu. Facing south and situated to the north, it measures 11.24 meters in width and 27.3 meters in depth, with a two-courtyard layout. It features a bluestone foundation, walls made of blue bricks, a flush-gable roof, and a stone-framed gate. The lintel above the main gate is inscribed with the characters “Chen Family Ancestral Hall” in intaglio, signed at the bottom with “Bai Shazi.” In 1938…
Chichang Hall – The “Water Margin Story Porcelain Plate Museum” is located within Chichang Hall at No. 8 Chepi Street, where a complete set of national-level gift porcelain – the “Water Margin Story Porcelain Plates” – is fully displayed. In 1951, led by the Jingdezhen National Porcelain Industry Company and with the participation of ceramic elites from Liling, Tangshan, Chaozhou, and other regions in design and production, the Water Margin story…
The Shawan Cantonese Music Museum is located at Qingluo Guild Hall on Anning Road in the ancient town of Shawan, Panyu District, Guangzhou. It is a two-story antique-style building with a construction area of 1,042 square meters and officially opened to the public in 2015. The museum houses a private Cantonese music performance hall, a Cantonese music exhibition hall, an exhibition hall dedicated to the “Three Greats of the He Family” in Shawan Cantonese Music, and an interactive exhibition...
The Memorial Hall of Academician He Binglin consists of 10 sections, including "Statue Tribute · Pride of Hometown People," which uses text and images to showcase Academician He Binglin’s lifelong dedication to China’s science and education. According to reports, in early 2011, the local government made a special trip to Nankai University to consult on the preparation for the memorial hall…
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China Divine Wood Furniture Museum The China Divine Wood Furniture Museum is located inside Youqitang at No. 6 Chepi Street. Divine wood, also known as “sunken wood,” is referred to by the people of Sichuan as “blackwood.” It consists of precious ancient trees, some hundreds of years old, from primeval forests that were buried in riverbeds, lakes, and other low-lying areas due to sudden major geological changes thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago…
The Clear Water Well is located at the southwest end of Anning Middle Street in the Shawan Commercial Center. It is an iconic structure of Shawan. No matter how much the surrounding environment changes, even long-time residents who left as children and returned in old age can get their bearings in all directions when standing here. In 1959, before the village’s main road was built...
Longjin Bridge is located in Dalin Village, a millennium-old ancient village in Shilou Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou. Built during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, it is an arched bridge with one pier and two spans, constructed from red conglomerate rock. The bridge piers feature relatively rare water-dividing ridges on both sides, which not only prevent boat collisions but also reduce the impact of water on the bridge structure, demonstrating scientific ingenuity. The railings of Longjin Bridge are adorned with scrolling vine patterns in the Ming Dynasty style...
The Qu Family Ancestral Hall is located at No. 1 Shenhuan Road, Xinting Village, Hualong Town, Panyu District. It is the ancestral temple of Qu Dajun, one of the “Three Great Masters of Lingnan” during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties and a patriotic poet. The Qu Family Ancestral Hall is a typical structure built from a combination of brick, wood, and stone. Its walls made of blue bricks and the many round wooden pillars inside the hall give it an antique charm. The floors and corners are constructed from large strip-shaped stone pillars, which have withstood centuries of weathering and remain well-preserved.
The Confucius Minister Ancestral Hall is located at No. 20 Dalong Road, Dalong Village, Shiqi Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. According to family records, the hall was first built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and was renovated in the ninth year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1883) and again in 1995. It faces south and has a three-bay, two-courtyard layout, with a total width of 10.8 meters and a depth of 22.4 meters, covering a construction area of 241…
The South Clan Ancestral Hall of Queli is located at No. 18 Dalong Road, Dalong Village, Shiqi Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. According to the clan genealogy, the ancestral hall was first built in the mid-Ming Dynasty and has undergone multiple renovations. It was rebuilt on a leveled foundation in the ninth year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1883) and was restored again through collective funding by clan members in 2000. Facing south and situated to the north, it features a three-lane layout and extends three courtyards deep, with a total width of 23 meters and a total depth...
The Ancient Town Study Hall is located in "Jinshi Li" Lane, the former residence of He Zihai, a successful candidate in the imperial examinations during the early Ming Dynasty. It is a traditional "three-bay, two-corridor" style building from the mid-Qing Dynasty. The study hall primarily focused on teaching basic literacy and Confucian thought, and was an important component of the imperial examination education system in feudal society. The Ancient Town Study Hall recreates the scene of a private school and the residence of the teacher from the late Qing and early Republican periods...
Shawan Wenfeng Pagoda is located at the junction of Guanxiang Lane and Buyun Lane in Beicun, also known as Wenchang Pavilion or Wenkui Pagoda. It was first built in the 60th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1721). The pagoda once served as the highest point in ancient Shawan and can be accessed via Jinshili Lane on Anning West Street. This hexagonal three-story structure not only functioned as a feng shui building for the He family’s Liugeng Hall, but also enshrined...
Huang Youzhen Yabai Art Museum (Zhennan Ancestral Hall)The Huang Youzhen Yabai Art Museum is located within Zhennan Ancestral Hall on Anning West Street. Built on the original site of the Ming and Qing dynasty structure Zhennan Ancestral Hall, the museum features an exquisite three-courtyard, two-patio layout of refined brick, wood, and stone architecture. In harmony with the ancient architectural heritage of Shawan, the museum displays representative root carvings of yabai (a rare type of agarwood tree) by the renowned contemporary artist Mr. Huang Youzhen, as well as hundreds of top-tier yabai art pieces from across the country...
The Panxi Zhuang Family Tomb is located on the northeastern slope of Shanmen Hill in Xishan Village, Hualong Town, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. The family tomb complex consists of 12 tombs, covering an area of approximately 678 square meters. Based on their structure, they can be divided into two types: one retains the original Ming Dynasty appearance as square tombs made of lime-sand; the other consists of armchair-shaped tombs rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty using granite, which have remained well-preserved for over 500 years...
The Cui Clan Ancestral Hall of Beiting is located at No. 14 Weishui Street, Beiting Village, Xiaoguwei Subdistrict, Panyu District. The ancestral hall was first built in the fourth year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1878), renovated in 1997, and restored again in 2008. It faces west and is laid out along three lanes with three courtyards. The total width is 30.46 meters, the total depth is 52.47 meters, and the floor area is 1,6...
Shalu Fort is located at Binggang in Beiyuefang, Shating Village, Hualong Town, Panyu District. It consists of several fortifications on Ma’yaogang and Binggang in Beiyuefang of Shating Village. To the north, it faces Huangpu’s Changzhou Island across the river and served as a strategic stronghold and gateway along the Pearl River waterway. As part of the “Pearl River Ancient Fort Heritage Corridor” in modern Chinese history, Shalu Fort bears witness to…
Shitou Village is located 10 kilometers from Shiqiao, 2 kilometers from the center of Nancun Town, adjacent to Shinan Road, and just a 10-minute drive from Xinzao Station on Metro Line 4. The under-construction Metro Line 7 also passes through the village, making transportation extremely convenient. The village enjoys a prime location and beautiful surroundings. To the east, it neighbors Xinzao Town and is close to the Huangpu Bridge; to the south lies the center of Nancun Town…
Banqiao Village is located in the northeast of Nancun Town, Panyu District, about 1 kilometer from the Nancun Town government. Adjacent natural villages include Nancun to the south, Luobian Village to the east, Shitou Village to the north, and Bohou to the west. Banqiao Village was first established during the Song Dynasty. It got its name because it was surrounded by rivers and streams, and communication with neighboring villages mainly relied on wooden plank bridges. The village still retains ancestral halls...
The Ancestral Hall of the Jiang Clan at Shitou is located at No. 1, Nan South Road, Shitou Village, Nancun Town, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It was built as a memorial hall for the Jiang clan’s ancestors, particularly for those who held the title of “Fengzheng Daifu” (a ceremonial official rank). The structure consists of three bays and two courtyards, originally constructed in the 15th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1536), and was renovated in the 57th year of the Kangxi reign (1718) and the 23rd year of the Jiaqing reign (1818) during the Qing Dynasty. The existing architecture reflects the Qing Dynasty style…