Method 2: Then take Changshou Road Station. I felt the business atmosphere as soon as I came out. Go all the way from Bao Hua Road to the shopping street.
Method 3: Get off at Chenjiaci Station and take Kang Wang Road. It's about two stops away, but a big road is easy to walk. It only takes 5- 10 minutes to walk.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is located between Shangjiu Road, Xiajiu Road and Shifu Road in Liwan District, Guangzhou, and is one of the three traditional bustling commercial centers in Guangzhou. The total length is about 1237 meters, with 238 commercial shops and thousands of merchants. In the long history, the four characteristics of Xiguan customs have gradually formed. In today's commercial pedestrian street, the combination of Chinese and western styles has built a unique and colorful Xiguan customs painting and created a beautiful tourist landscape.
The landmark building of Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is the arcade street that stretches for thousands of meters. The arcade adapts to the hot and rainy climate in the south, which can shelter from the wind and rain, avoid the sun and create a cool environment. Arcade originated in British colonies such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The arcade in Guangzhou was introduced to Guangzhou by Zhang Zhidong, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi in Qing Dynasty, referring to the experience of western countries and regions, especially Hong Kong.
The famous Shangxiajiu Commercial Street is located in Xiguan of the old city, starting from Shangxiajiu Road in the east and crossing Bao Hua Road and Wenchang Road in the west, with a total length of1.237m.. There are more than 300 shops in the whole section, with a daily passenger flow of 600,000. It brings together the old Xiguan food culture, Lingnan food culture and Lingnan folk customs in Lingnan culture.
Laoshangxiajiu Pedestrian Street used to be very prosperous, a street full of feelings, where there was Haruki Murakami-style romance. Miss Xiguan in the old days spent her leisure time here, and couples in the city watched movies and drank coffee here. Everything is a petty bourgeoisie life, and petty bourgeoisie probably became a commendatory term from that time. I quite agree with some people that Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street has all the old memories about Xiguan.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street also reveals a strong Xiguan folk custom, and every street here has its own unique story. Wen Lan Lane has gone through history with Wen Lan Academy, and the ancient house of Lingnan Art Garden in Zhanluzhi Street has witnessed the glory of a generation of painters ... It is also a folk culture hall that has not been submerged by historical dust, and folk cultures such as Cantonese opera, Cantonese opera, calligraphy and painting are scattered in the streets here.
Walking on Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, you can not only feel the prosperity of modern cities, but also feel the old customs of Xiguan. Xiguan big house, bamboo tube building and arcade are the buildings that walk the most. Xiguan big house has the architectural features of Xiguan in Guangzhou, the arcade has the architectural features of Beiman, the bamboo tube building has the architectural features of southern Europe, and the architectural features of different regions are very distinctive. There is also a promenade in Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, which is not only practical but also beautiful, which is convenient for tourists to visit the pedestrian street when it rains.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is an important commercial gathering area, with more than 300 shops and a daily passenger flow of 600,000. In ancient times, it was the first stop for Dharma monks to preach, so it was also called "the place from the west". There are century-old shops and pure modern shops in Shangxia Pedestrian Street.
The food culture industry in Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is very distinctive, with dozens of famous restaurants and many famous snacks at home and abroad. Famous hotels include Taotaoju, Qingping Hotel, Lianxianglou and Huanghuangweila Restaurant. Famous snacks include Wenchang Chicken, Tao Tao Ginger Chicken, cookies and Wonton Noodles. It is worth mentioning that the International Food Festival opened here.
The streets of Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street are complicated. First-time visitors must remember the location of the hotel. It is common to get lost in Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street.
Architectural culture:
Traditional Xiguan dwellings include xiguan big house, arcade and bamboo tube house. The arcade building on the pedestrian street stretches for thousands of meters. The arcade originated from British colonies such as Singapore and Hong Kong. 1878, the colonial government of hong kong promulgated the arcade rules to improve the crowded accommodation conditions of residents and began to build arcades. 10 years later, Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, learned about the function of arcade from Hong Kong, and made reference to the experience of western countries and regions, especially Hong Kong, and suggested building a "corridor" similar to arcade in Guangzhou. 19 12, Chen Jiongming, governor of Guangdong province, officially listed Guangzhou arcade as a city management regulation. 19 18, Guangzhou government began to encourage the construction of arcades [2]? . The arcade has adapted to the hot and rainy climate in the south. The practical and beautiful architectural corridor for merchants and customers to conduct business activities in any weather environment has attracted countless tourists from home and abroad, and hundreds of thousands of people are moving today.
Xiguan folk culture:
When shopping on the pedestrian street, people can enjoy Hualin Temple, Wu Yanjing, Wenta, xiguan big house Protected Area, Chenjiaci, Ren Wei Temple and Shamian European Style Area with Xiguan style around the pedestrian street. On the pedestrian street
Every alley has beautiful legends and profound historical origins. The following nine roads still have "Wen Lan Lane", which proves the history that thirteen wealthy businessmen founded "Wen Lan Academy" in the past. Zhanluzhi Street on Shifu Road still retains the old house "Lingnan Art Garden" run by Lingnan painting masters. Taotaoju is a gathering place for Cantonese opera artists in history. It was once famous for "Xiguan Ancient (Story) Altar" and Frost Garden Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition. People here enjoy singing Cantonese opera "Private Bureau", which is also very famous. The Liwan Yayuan Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition Hall in the city bookstore and the Ping 'an Theater where Cantonese Opera is staged are even more cultural oases on this pedestrian street.