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Guangzhou 广州市 Old Sai Kwan 老西關

Before becoming an international metropolis, Guangzhou was a city dotted with Kee-lau (shophouses), famous throughout the country. From 1818 to 1931, Guangzhou boasted the largest number of Kee-lau buildings in China. One hundred years ago, Guangzhou's government carried out a great and mighty movement to tear down the city wall and build roads. Over the course of several decades, dozens of kilometres of arcade streets were built. However, after 1932, many arcade buildings have been demolished and replaced by modern architecture. Today, the few Kee-lau that have escaped destruction are used as movie sets for many famous local TV dramas. Kee-lau have become a testament to the local can-do spirit and close-knit community. Exploring Old Sai Kwan is a journey past the city's many original Kee-lau and Sai Kwan Houses, as well as an introduction to its food culture concentrated in Liwan District and Yuexiu District. Enjoy! 在成為國際大都市之前，廣州是一個全國著名，點綴著騎樓的城市。從1818年到1931年，廣州擁有全中國數量最多的騎樓。一百年前，廣州政府進行了一場偉大而強大的拆除城牆修路的運動。在幾十年的時間里，建造了數十公里的騎樓老街。然而，1932年以後，許多騎樓被拆除，取而代之的是現代建築。如今，為數不多的逃脫破壞的騎樓被許多著名的本地電視劇用作電影佈景。騎樓已成為當地積極進取精神和緊密聯繫社區的證明。探索老西關是一次穿越廣州眾多原始騎樓和西群住宅的旅程，以及瞭解其集中在荔灣區和越秀區的飲食文化。一齊享受吧！
  • 2 hours
  • 9,000 steps (6km)
  • Story Walk
  • 22 things to see and do

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Fanny Lau

This route is to cherish, display and inherit the culture of Sai Kwan, showing the food, clothing, shelter and transportation of the old Guangzhou people. 這條路線是為了珍惜、展示、傳承西關文化，展示老廣州人的衣食住行。

This walk is

Created by

About

Fanny Lau

This route is to cherish, display and inherit the culture of Sai Kwan, showing the food, clothing, shelter and transportation of the old Guangzhou people. 這條路線是為了珍惜、展示、傳承西關文化，展示老廣州人的衣食住行。