Famous Neighborhoods & Spots

A slow walking tour through Shamian's banyan-shaded streets, past its cluster of preserved European consulate and bank buildings from the concession era — one of the most atmospheric, least-hurried corners of the city.

A night walk through Guangzhou's ultra-modern CBD, framed by the Canton Tower, Guangzhou Opera House, and the twin International Finance Center/West Tower skyscrapers lit up along the Pearl River.

A walk through this renovated Lingnan-style lane in the old Xiguan quarter, where century-old shophouses and a preserved stretch of arcaded Qilou buildings now hold cafes, craft shops, and design studios.

A night walk down Guangzhou's busiest shopping street, its thousand-year-old road relic underfoot and neon-lit storefronts packed shoulder to shoulder on either side.

A walking tour down one of Guangzhou's oldest commercial streets in the historic Xiguan district, lined end to end with early-20th-century Qilou arcade buildings, snack stalls, and old-school shops.