Liwan District is the central city of Guangzhou and the core functional area of an important national central city. It is connected to Yuexiu District in the east, Baiyun District in the northwest and Nanhai District in Foshan City in the west. The land area is 59. 1 km2, and the land area is 62.4 km2. The resident population is 89 1.50 million, and it has jurisdiction over 22 administrative streets and 1.86 community neighborhood committees.
The historical evolution of Liwan District;
Historically, Liwan District is located outside the west gate of Fucheng, Guangzhou, commonly known as Xiguan. It is named after the beautiful scenery of "A Bay with Bixi and Litchi Red on both sides". Liwan District is connected with the ocean, with inland river shipping all over the country, smooth land and water traffic, and rich trade, agriculture and people, which is highly valued by the government. The wisdom of the people of past dynasties has made Xiguan famous all over the world, spreading mountains and seas, leaving many historic places of interest and cultural heritage for generations to come.
In BC 196, doctor Lu Jian 'an of Han Dynasty came to the river near his residence in Mudeng to plant lotus roots and lychees. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the litchi here became the best product of the attacking emperor and a gift from the imperial court to foreign envoys, so this land of geomantic omen was called "Litchi Bay".
During the Ming Dynasty, it was already an important port for foreign trade and cultural exchange in China. At that time, Huaiyuan Post Station, the management organization of overseas trade in Guangzhou, was located near the 18th House today, which was specially designed for overseas envoys to stay in China and became a place for Chinese and foreign businessmen to engage in trade.
1685, the Qing government established Guangdong Customs. 1757, the Qing government closed its doors to the outside world, but licensed 13 Guangzhou firms to engage in foreign trade. From 1757 to 1842, Shisanhang became the only legal foreign trade port of the Qing government for 85 years.
From 65438 to 0859, due to the Second Opium War, Shamian was forced to lease to Britain and France as concessions, and foreign businessmen entered Shamian to conduct trade directly in China.
In the 10th year of the Republic of China (1922), Guangzhou CCBA was established, and Xiguan District was subordinate to Guangzhou.
In 34 years (1946), Shamian Concession was recovered.
After the founding of New China, 1952 established the Western District, and in August 1960 changed its name to Liwan District. In 2002, the Guangzhou Municipal Government implemented the administrative division adjustment, and included the big beach sand island into Liwan District. In 2005, with the approval of the State Council, Fangcun District was placed under the jurisdiction of Liwan District.
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Regional characteristics of Liwan District:
Liwan has been a place where foreign trade is active and Chinese and foreign cultures blend since ancient times. Known as the epitome and window of "Guangzhou is the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, the center of Lingnan culture, the birthplace of modern China revolution and the frontier of China's reform and opening up".
Culture: There are "Xilai" of Zen Buddhism, "Ren Wei Ancestral Temple" of Millennium Taoist Temple, "Huaiyuan Post Station" of overseas trade management organization in Ming Dynasty, "Chenjiaci" of national key cultural relics protection unit and Lingnan architectural art treasure house, "Thirteen Lines" of China historical and cultural block, the only foreign trade port in Qing Dynasty, and "Haishan Fairy Hall" of Lingnan's first generation famous garden.
Bahe Guild Hall, the sacred place of Cantonese opera art, the earliest silk industry association in China, the earliest diesel engine factory in China, the earliest and largest department store in China, the first five-star hotel in New China, the first commercial pedestrian street in Guangzhou, and the important symbol of Lingnan architecture-Qilou Street.
Celebrity: Liwan has outstanding people. In political circles, there are Shao Huaxi, the prince of the Qing Dynasty, Kang Youwei, a famous revolutionary activist, He Xiangning, and Zhou Wenyong, one of the * * * of the Guangzhou Uprising. Shang Wenbo in the economic circle is Pan Shicheng, one of the five richest men in Qing Dynasty. Zhan Tianyou, the father of railways, and Li Wentian, a scholar and calligrapher in Qing Dynasty. Bruce Lee, a master of Cantonese opera and a martial arts superstar.
Liang, an obstetrician and gynecologist known as "Southern Liang and Northern Lin" in the medical field, and Zhang, a revolutionary female doctor of "Independent China Tree Army". Liang Lizhen, world champion of table tennis, Chen Weiqiang, world champion of weightlifting, Yu Yaodong, world champion of badminton, etc. They were all born in Liwan, or grew up in Liwan, or lived mainly in Liwan.
Famous food: "Food in Guangzhou, taste in Xiguan, from Pantang". In the Han Dynasty, litchi paid tribute to the emperor, and the Southern Han Empress held a "red banquet" in the Long Garden. In the Ming Dynasty, Pantang's "five shows" (lotus root, horseshoe, water chestnut, arrowhead and bamboo shoots) were full of fragrance. In the Qing Dynasty, the small flower boat of Liwan Branch contained various delicacies such as beef brisket powder, Wonton Noodles, boat porridge, fried noodles, fried snails, sesame sauce and so on.
Folk foods such as Huangshanghuang bacon, Qiqu sweet cake, Nanxin double skin milk, champion porridge, rice rolls, Shunji ice room coconut ice cream are deeply rooted in people's hearts. Teahouses and restaurants are all over the streets. Panxi Restaurant, Taotaoju Restaurant, Lianxianglou Restaurant and Guangzhou Restaurant are famous all over the world.
Commerce and trade: There are 233 specialized markets in the whole region, covering 18 commodity categories. Tea, footwear, clothing, Chinese herbal medicines, jade, jewelry, flowers, ornaments, stationery, plastics and so on occupy a leading position in the country.
Transportation: Liwan District, located in the west of downtown Guangzhou, is the main entrance and exit connecting Foshan. The traffic network is criss-crossed: the west half ring of the inner ring road and the west half ring of the ring expressway connect the surrounding urban areas, and the bridges and tunnels on both sides of the Pearl River, such as Pearl River Bridge, Ren Minqiao Bridge, Hedong Bridge, Dongsha Bridge, Pearl River Tunnel and Zhoutouzui Tunnel;
From north to southwest, it is connected with major traffic exits such as Airport Expressway, Guangqing Expressway, Guangfo Radiation, Longxi Avenue, Guangzhou-Zhuhai West Line and Dongxin Expressway. There are 9 subway lines 1, 5, 6, 8, 1 1 0, 13, 19 and Guangfo Line, and 3 intercity light rail lines, namely Guangfo Intercity Zhao Line, Guangfo Line and Guangfo Line.
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