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Guangzhou/Liwan
Get in
add listing Liwan district is served by Line 1, Line 5, Line 6, Line 8 and Guangfo Line of the Guangzhou Metro. 23.11027113.244631 Cultural Park Bus Terminal serves as the terminus for some bus routes. These buses often labelled Huangsha (黄沙) as the destination.
See
- 23.119113.241223 Temple of 500 Genii华林寺 Huá Lín Sì)Metro Line 8 Hualinsi Buddhist Temple).This Is the temple where the Indian monk Bodhidharma, who brought Chan (Zen) Buddhism to China, first settled when he arrived by ship from India.Free.updated Oct 2012 | )
- 23.125903113.2302824 Renwei Taoist Temple仁威祖庙 Rén wēi zǔ miào),Pantang Road (泮塘路)Metro Line 5 Zhongshanba).Historic Taoist temple built in the traditional Cantonese architectural style, with many intricate carvings and mosaics on the roof of the temple buildings. Unlike the Chen Clan Academy, this is still an active temple.Free.updated Oct 2012 | )
- 23.12238113.230155 Liwan Museumupdated Jan 2018 | )
- 23.1182113.232766 Cantonese Opera Art Museum粤剧艺术博物馆),127 Enning Road (恩宁路127号).updated Jan 2018 | )
- 23.11934113.241877 JinLun Guild Hallupdated Jan 2018 | )
- 23.1242113.22648 Liwan Lake Park荔湾湖公园).updated Feb 2022 | )
- 23.113971113.2265799 Guangzhou Railway Museum广州铁路博物馆),Zone D, Yujing Road No. 1, 3
5 Yujiang Road (誉江路35号御景壹号D区)Metro Line 6 Ruyifang),toll-free: +86 20 6135 3886.09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays.The museum occupies what used to be the Guangzhou South Railway Station, a station on the old Guangdong-Hankou Railway, which used to be known as Huangsha Railway Station. It is the largest railway museum in South China.Free.updated Oct 2022 | )
Do
Buy
add listing Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street上下九商业步行街 Shàng-xià-jiǔ)Metro 1 Changshou Lu Exits D1, D2).This shopping area is also a showcase of traditional Cantonese architecture Qilou (骑楼). It is particularly pretty at night when lights are lit up. Prices here are generally lower than Beijing Road's, but prepare to bargain.updated Oct 2012 | )
- 23.11113.2452 Qingping Market清平市场),Qingping Road (清平路)north from Shamian Island. Metro 1 Huangsha Exit D).It is a great place to go for exotic goods. The modern front of the market has quite a few stalls selling dried herbs used in Chinese Medicine. The real charm here lies just behind the modern exterior. The modern exterior is built onto a series of old historical narrow alleyways with shops selling herbs. You may see exotic animals for sale.updated Jun 2025 | )
- 23.11918113.243073 Liwan Plaza荔湾广场 lì-wān-guǎng-chǎng),9 Dexing Road (德星路9号), at the east end of the street.You will find a good selection of crystal here.updated Oct 2012 | )
- 23.11305113.234744 Link Plaza Guangzhou领展购物广场·广州),No. 8, Huangsha AvenueMetro Line 1, Line 6 Huangsha),toll-free: +86 20 3101 8088.10:00-22:00.Free entry.
- 23.11747113.232065 Yong Qing Fang永庆坊),No. 99, Enning Road.09:00-22:00.Free entry.updated Jan 2023 | )
Street markets
- 23.11113.2456 Qingping Marketin Liwan.A great place to go for exotic goods, especially dried herbs used in Chinese Medicine.
- 23.1195113.23517 Xiguan Antique Street西关古玩城),near Liwan Park (荔湾湖公园).updated Oct 2012 | )
- 23.1147113.24138 Flower Street花卉水族街),Baohua Road (宝华路).updated Oct 2012 | )
- 23.1178113.24449 Jade Street玉器工艺街/玉器街),Changshou Road (长寿路) and Wenchang Road (文昌路), near Shangxiajiu Pedestrian StreetMetro 1 Changshou Lu).updated Oct 2012 | )
- 23.1211113.6610 Sea products象牙雕刻海味街),Daxin Road (大新路).updated Oct 2012 | )
- Toy Street and Dried goods and snacks Street玩具街 and 干果海味食品专业街),Yide Road (一德路)Metro 2 Haizhu Square).updated Oct 2012 | )
Eat
Traditional
- 23.124177113.2308021 Pan Xi Restaurant泮溪酒家),151 Longjin West Road (龙津西路151号),☏ +86 20 8181-5718.Located in the heart of the Old Guangzhou, this Cantonese Restaurant serves dim sum next to trickling streams and stunning architecture. Try one of their famous dumplings shaped like a rabbit's head.
- 23.11668113.240522 Guangzhou Restaurant广州酒家),2 Wenchang South Road (文昌南路2号)Metro 1 Changshou Lu),☏ +86 20 8138-0388.This Cantonese family restaurant is famous for its signature dishes Wenchang Chicken and special baby pig. It has several branches in the city. Other locations include 20 Binjiang West Road (滨江西路20号) and 112 Tiyu East Road (体育东路112号).
- Jianji Noodles坚记面店),299 Changshou E Rd, Liwan Qu.Famous traditional noodle place. Famous for fried noodles (炸酱伊面) and wonton noodles (云吞面).updated Feb 2018 | )
- 23.116014113.2371733 Taotao Ju Restaurant陶陶居),20 Dishifu Road (第十甫路20号)Metro 1 Changshou Lu; Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street),☏ +86 20 8138-9632.This is the oldest traditional dim sum restaurant in the city but nowadays, their food not up to standard as their chef left for high end restaurant in Hong Kong. Dim sum hours are still busy, so reservation is recommended. Specialty includes moon cakes and other traditional Cantonese pastries.
- Wenji Restaurant文记壹心鸡),10 Boahua Road (荔湾区宝华路旋源桥10号)Metro 1 Changshou Lu; Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street),☏ +86 20 8172-8887.As the place was established by the former chefs from Qingping Restaurant, they have the original Qingping Chicken on the menu.
Vegetarian
- 23.13087113.237044 Foo Yau Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant佛有缘素食馆),荔湾路幸福新村福儿路1号 1 Fu'er Road, Xinfu Xincun, Liwan RoadMetro 1 Chan Clan Academy Exit D),☏ +86 20 8125-0428.6:30AM–3PM, 5PM–10PM.This place serves creative vegetarian dishes with dim sum served in the morning.Most dishes are between ¥30 and ¥50 each.updated Jan 2019 | )
Southeast Asian
- 23.10852113.241765 Lan Kwai Fong兰桂坊),5 Shamian South St (沙面南街5号)Metro 1 & 6 Huangsha),☏ +86 20 8121-6523.This tourist friendly restaurant offers good curries and polite service on the quite Shamian Island.
Western
- Lucy's Cafe & Restaurant3 Shamian South St (沙面南街3号)Metro 2 Huangsha),☏ +86 20 8121-5106.Located near the White Swan hotel, Lucy's Cafe & Restaurant is an established American restaurant on Shamian Island. They serve everything from burgers to pasta to Tex-mex, and portions are large. This is a favorite for adoption families who stays on the island.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
- 23.10916113.238261 Guangdong Youth Hostel广东鹅潭宾馆),2 Shamian 4th Street (沙面四街2号)Across from White Swan Hotel, Metro 1 & 6 Huangsha Exit D),☏ +86 20 8121-8298.This place offers around 15 dorm beds. There is a lounge, which is a small spare room with free access to computers and internet, TV, microwave oven and refrigerator until midnight. Wi-Fi is available and basic English is spoken. Despite excellent location, the place is an ordinary Chinese hotel, rather than a hostel that provides a socializing environment. Only foreign passport holders are accepted in the dorm.Dorm room ¥60, singles ¥200.
- Guangzhou Riverside Youth Hostel广州江畔国际青年旅舍),15 Changdi Street (长堤路15号)Metro 1 Fangcun Exit B1),☏ +86 20 2239-2500.A waterfront hostel located on the south side (less developed) of the Pearl River. It takes a 15-20 minute walk to the metro station; also accessible by river ferry (until 10PM). Spacious common areas but limited kitchen facilities. Some rooms are not equipped with lockers and theft reports are frequently heard.Doubles ¥178, dorm bed ¥65; ¥96 Canton Fair.
Mid-range
- 23.110634113.2402132 Guangdong Victory Hotel广东胜利宾馆),53 Shamian North Street (沙面北街53号)Metro 1 & 6 Huangsha Station Exit D, use pedestrian bridge to Shamian Island),☏ +86 20 8121-6688.The hotel is located on Shamian Island, and the Guangzhou's Grand Old Hotel. It was founded in as the Canton Hotel 1888, and acquired by the British in 1895, who re-named it the Victoria Hotel. It was re-named to its current name in the 1950s following the communist victory in the Chinese Civil War, and the nationalization of the hotel. The original building is today the East Wing, while the West Wing was converted from the former HSBC building that dates back to the 1920s.¥420.
- 23.11063113.247543 Nan Fang Da Sha Hotel南方大厦酒店),34 Xidi 2nd Road (西堤二马路34号)Across from Cultural Park. Get off at Guangzhou Metro Line 6's Cultural Park station exit A and walk 20m.),☏ +86 20 8101 2133.While the building was constructed way back in 1918, this hotel frequently renovates to cater to current customers' demands. Its location is well connected to metro and bus.¥260.updated Sep 2018 | )
Splurge
- 23.10857113.237344 White Swan Hotel白天鹅宾馆),1 Shamian South St (沙面南街1号)Metro 1 & 6 Huangsha),☏ +86 20 8188-6968.On the banks of the Pearl River on the quiet Shamian Island, complemented by a charming park nearby where locals can be found doing tai chi. This is the first group of hotels in China that received 5-star classification. Surrounding the hotel are blocks of little shops run by locals willing to bargain.
Connect
Go next
- Yuexiu , the center of Guangzhou, is full of both historic sites and modern landmarks and is a comfortable walk or a short metro ride from Liwan
- Haizhu
- Foshan – the neighboring city is directly connected to Liwan by the Guangfo Line of the metro system
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