Travel Back to the Southern Song Dynasty: Exploring the 800-Year Charm of Shawan Ancient Town

Shawan Ancient Town was built during the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of over 800 years. It is rich in culture and represents the local culture of Guangdong. Although the ancient town is not large, it is filled with Guangdong's characteristic wok-ear houses. Address: No. 64, Daxiangyong Road, Shawan Street, Panyu District, Guangzhou Ticket: Free Opening Hours: All day Transportation: Metro Line 3, Shiqiao Station, Exit B; Bus No. 67 (Shawan Ancient Town South Gate Station); Metro Line 3, Panyu Square Station, Exit C; Bus No. 6/68 (Shawan Ancient Town South Gate Station) Travel Guide 👀 Lantern Alley, filled with various fish lanterns and lotus lanterns, is a great place for photography. 👀 Wenfeng Tower, with a history of over 300 years, is a place where you can make a wish. 👀 Oyster Shell Wall, a unique building in this area that you won't find elsewhere. 👀 The rooftop of Mountain Sea Coffee offers a panoramic view of the entire ancient town. The scenery is particularly beautiful and great for photos. 👀 In summer, the lotus flowers in the pond bloom abundantly, but you can only see this in summer. 👀 Liugeng Hall, also known as the He Clan Ancestral Hall, has been around since the Southern Song Dynasty and is a landmark building here. 👀 Graffiti Wall, with many interesting murals. The ginger milk and double-skin milk at Shawan Dairy Queen are very famous and a must-try. 👀 Fangui Herbal Tea combines Guangdong herbal tea and coffee, which is very unique and worth a try. 🔥 Shawan Ancient Town is really attractive because it retains the characteristics of old houses while incorporating modern commercial elements. There are many small shops in the alleys, all of which look very distinctive without too much fancy decoration. You can experience modern shopping while feeling the architectural style of the Lingnan region.