[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Chenlianbo Former Residence (Updated Apr)

#GreaterBayAreaFun The Former Residence of Chen Lianbo is one of the three exhibition areas of the Liwan Museum. The former residence is located on the edge of Liwan Creek. This ancient building from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China has been renovated and revitalized and has now become a popular check-in spot for Internet celebrities. With its yellow exterior walls, European-style colonnades and curved balconies, this Western-style garden house built in the 1920s is exquisitely shaped and magnificent. Now the exhibition in the mainland of the former residence has taken Guangzhou as the theme of the thousand-year-old commercial capital, showing the long-standing national enterprises, products, etc. 📍Address: No. 36, Shadi Lane 1, Fengyuan Road, Xiguan, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🕒Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 (closed on Mondays) 🎫Tickets: Free (requires real-name registration via WeChat and entry after obtaining a QR code)

#GreaterBayAreaFun #Guangzhou There is a spiral staircase known as "the most beautiful in Guangzhou" at "Chen Lian Bo's Former Residence" in Lai Chi Wan. The wooden handrails, marble steps, white exterior walls, rich leg lines and teak window frames are very eye-catching, perfect for shooting hipster photos. The former residence of Chan Liam-bo is part of the Lai Wan Museum. There is an exhibition about Guangzhou merchants, and there are many retro exhibits worth seeing. ✅ Detailed address: No. 36, Shadi 1 Lane, Fengyuan Road, Xiguan, Liwan District, Guangzhou ✅Opening hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, closed on Mondays ✅ Visiting fee: Free

#chinaattractions Chen Lianbo's former residence, located at No. 36, Shadi Lane 1, Fengyuan Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, was built in the 1920s and is a typical Western-style garden house. The building adopts reinforced concrete structure, the main building is four floors high (including basement) and the partial five floors. It has a distinct European style, including European-style colonnades, Baroque curved balconies, spiral stairs and other design elements. Historical background Chen Lianbo's former residence was originally the former residence of Chen Lianbo, a buyer capitalist at the end of the Qing Dynasty. He was once the buyer of HSBC Bank (Guangzhou Shamian Branch).This building was once used as the Liwan Club, a meeting place for foreign workers and well-known figures in the business community. In 1946, it was used as the office of the Liangguang Supervision Office, guarded by military police. After the establishment of New China, it became an institutional dormitory until repairs began in 2016 and reopened in 2023 as part of the Liwan Museum. Architectural features The architectural style of Chen Lianbo's old residence is unique. The exterior wall is made of water-brushed stone rice, with rich line foot decoration, the floor is covered with marble tiles, the doors and windows are made of teak wood, and the workmanship is fine. There is a rotating staircase on the south side of the building that goes straight up to the second to sixth floors, with original wooden handrails and cast iron stair railings. The exterior of the main building and the main structure in the building are well preserved, showing the architectural characteristics of combining China and the West. Status quo and protection Chen Lianbo's former residence is now part of the Liwan Museum. The museum is decorated with "Litong Sihai Yi Ji Tian Tian-Guangzhou Merchants Style Exhibition", which shows the historical background, business achievements, family background and cultural contributions of Guangzhou merchants' rise and development.The museum is open from 9:00-17:30 every day (closed on Mondays), and tickets are free.The address is No. 36, Shadi Lane 1, Fengyuan North Street, Longjin West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou.

#Guangzhou Attractions According to the information, Chen Lianbo Mansion, located at No. 36, Shadi Lane 1, Xiguan, Guangzhou, was built in the early years of the Republic of China and is a characteristic building that combines Chinese and Western styles. The owner of the building, Chen Lianbo, was once the comprador of the British HSBC Bank, and later served as the head of the Guangzhou Merchants' Group and the Guangdong Merchants' Group. The mansion is luxuriously decorated, and the spiral staircase that rises straight up is delicately crafted, with graceful lines and extraordinary momentum, which is amazing and memorable. Chen Lianbo Mansion is now part of the Liwan Museum. After renovation, the mansion has become an Internet celebrity attraction. It not only has "the most beautiful spiral staircase in Guangzhou", but also has many popular check-in spots. 📍Address: No. 36, Shadi Lane 1, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🚇Public transportation: 10-minute walk from Metro "Changshou Road" Station 🕒Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (no admission at 16:15, closed on Mondays) 🎫Tickets: Free

#Greater Bay Area must-visit check-in spots According to information, Chen Lianbo Mansion, located at No. 36, Shadi Lane 1, Xiguan, Guangzhou, was built in the early years of the Republic of China and is a distinctive building combining Chinese and Western styles. The owner of the building, Chen Lianbo, was once the comprador of the British HSBC Bank, and later served as the head of the Guangzhou Merchants' Group and the Guangdong Merchants' Group. The mansion is luxuriously decorated, and the spiral staircase that rises straight up is delicately crafted, with graceful lines and extraordinary momentum, which is amazing and memorable. Chen Lianbo Mansion is now part of the Liwan Museum. After renovation, the mansion has become an Internet celebrity attraction. It not only has "the most beautiful spiral staircase in Guangzhou", but also has many popular check-in spots. 📍Address: No. 36, Shadi Lane 1, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🚇Public transportation: 10 minutes walk from the Changshou Road subway station 🕒Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (No admission after 16:15, closed on Mondays) 🎫Tickets: Free

The mansion has just been renovated and is officially open to the public. The exhibits mainly showcase the stories of some entrepreneurs in Guangzhou. The highlight is the spiral staircase of the house, a must-take photo spot. Although there are not many exhibits, the key points are briefly introduced. The service staff in the museum are enthusiastic and very good. #Xiguan #GuangzhouTravel #ChenLianBo