Recommend the Old Nanhai County Community on Zhongshan 6th Road, Yuexiu District, a "creative park" that combines modernity with the style of the Republic of China.
The old Nanhai County community is connected to Huiji West and Huiji East Roads. It is different from other communities. At first glance, there are courtyard villas, and the strong Lingnan and Western style can be seen at a glance. After the renovation and turnaround, there is no longer the depressed scene of the past. The buildings on both sides retain the style of Western-style Western-style buildings, and the streets are replaced with large granite floor tiles. Under the sunlight and shaded by trees, they become particularly lively.
(1) European-style small western-style building + Republic of China style
In the old Nanhai County community, you can feel the unique Guangzhou style. Small Western-style buildings, red brick walls, steel flower windows, small balconies, cement staircases... the historical features can also be completely preserved. The combination of Chinese and Western elements are all presented here, making it seem like you have stepped back to the last century in one second. The tranquility and leisure you feel when you walk in is in sharp contrast to the bustling hustle and bustle outside. Just separated by a wall, there is an illusion of entering another time and space. Huijixi is also one of the most complete and largest communities of Republican-style houses in the old city of Guangzhou. It also contains many "historical relics" and is full of old-Guangzhou flavor. Ta Kung Pao, a very influential newspaper during the Republic of China, once set up a temporary office at No. 2, Huiji West 2nd Lane. After the renovation, the red brick wall became brand new. The statue of a small newsboy placed in front of the door reminds me of his sentence: "Two newspapers for seven copper coins", and the crisp hawking sound seems to be in my ears. Guiji Barber Shop has been open for more than 20 years. The exterior wall has been renovated, but the old-guang atmosphere has not changed, and the prices are still very affordable. There is also the Diaobei Well, one of the nine famous wells in Guangzhou, which witnesses the changes in Guangzhou's Guangzhou City for thousands of years. You can also see many carefully designed "little surprises" on the road: the rolling shutter doors and electrical boxes of the shops on both sides are painted with cute graffiti, telling us old stories. The community is full of historical and cultural stories about old Nanhai County, taking us step by step to experience the millennium. After a closer look, I found that the doors of each house are very unique, either sliding doors with Lingnan characteristics, or wooden doors full of European style... highlighting the rich literary and artistic atmosphere, and the photos are first-class.
(2) Combining petty bourgeois sentiments
It has delicious food and beautiful scenery. While retaining the historical features, the food here is also all-inclusive. As the most "petty bourgeoisie" street in Guangzhou during the Republic of China, Huijixi is still well maintained today. Western restaurants, light meals, bars, coffee shops, candy shops... attract many people to come and check in. During the day, it is a gathering place for literary and artistic youths. At night, it will be a world of bars and a world of neon lights.
1. Malico Western-style Simple Meal: A low-key and affordable Western restaurant. It is small but has a high rating of 4.5 stars. There are also discounts on certain reviews. I highly recommend this bacon and mushroom spaghetti, it is a popular choice here. The sauce is rich, moist, and the rich creamy flavor spreads in your mouth, making you unable to stop eating. The mango chicken roll has a fresh taste. Fresh mango is paired with tender chicken. The salty aroma is mixed with a hint of sweetness. It also comes with French fries. You won’t get tired of it if you eat more. There are also cute little puffs, three potato brothers salad and refreshing drinks. Each one is a creative and novel combination, and the most important thing is that the taste is not bad.
2. Retro Bistro: This is a quiet little restaurant. At first glance, you are definitely attracted by its store door. It uses a vending machine as the facade, which is very different from other stores. Open the door and go in. The environment inside is not big. Colorful lights and dazzling decorations create an intoxicating atmosphere. This large pumpkin cup is the signature of the store. The pumpkin is filled with creamy seafood soup, full of squid, white clams, crab sticks, and shrimp meat. The rich pumpkin fragrance is perfectly blended with the freshness and sweetness of the seafood. After finishing the seafood soup, scoop out the pumpkin meat with a spoon and eat it. The pumpkin puree stewed into a velvety shape is sweet and has a milky flavor. It tastes amazing. Garlic mussels are perfect as a side dish for drinks. The mussels are fresh and full of meat. There are also cocktails, refreshing teas and non-alcoholic drinks in the store, so you can have a great time with a drink and a dish.
3. Yeji Sweet Soup: There are both traditional and new sugar water. There is a graphite machine in front of the door, which is very cute. This creative sugar water, Diaoliang Soup, is made with snow pear, snow fungus, red dates, longan, plum and other ingredients. It tastes refreshing and sweet. A cup of it in summer is a great way to relieve the heat. Sesame paste is the standard in every candy shop, and the polished sesame seeds are even more fragrant. I ordered graphite almond sesame mandarin duck paste. With the addition of almond paste, the layers are richer.
I also ordered a bowl of fresh milk tea soup balls with ginger, which is both healthy and good for drinking milk tea. The ginger flavor is not very strong, and it warms the body and nourishes the stomach. There are soup balls with sesame filling at the bottom. , just right to eat together.
4. Uncle Zhao’s shop: Uncle Zhao’s shop became very popular as soon as it opened. Even though it is hidden in a hidden alley, many people come to eat. The recent hot weather is the perfect time to enjoy a bowl of ice-cold sweet potato ice. The portion is generous, with fruits, purple sweet potatoes, blood glutinous rice, red beans, grass jelly, seaweed, wheat... a full bowl, enough for two people to share. The most popular thing in the store is probably the family portrait. It costs 14 yuan a cup and most of the cup is filled with ingredients. Black and white jelly, sea jelly, wheat, red beans, peach gum...one cup is enough.
5. Rose cafe Rose coffee: Speaking of rose coffee, it has a high status in the hearts of Guangzhou people. It has been in business for 16 years. From the coffee bean studio to the physical store now, everyone has been following me. The original address was on Huiji West Road. Due to the previous renovation, it was temporarily moved to the alley next to Hui'ai Restaurant.
The store is brightly lit, and you can smell the rich aroma of coffee when you enter the store, which is extremely tempting. It started by selling roasted beans. You can buy a variety of coffee beans in the store, covering high-quality beans from America, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and other places to satisfy every coffee fan.
6. Hui Ai Restaurant: Hui Ai Restaurant is "Hui Ai Chicken", a time-honored Cantonese restaurant in Yuexiu area. There were rumors of closure before, but fortunately it has been reopened now. As the saying goes, there is no feast without chicken, and many neighbors come here just for this beautiful chicken. The chicken skin is elastic and smooth, and the chicken is firm and refreshing. You will know it is excellent as soon as you try it. When dipped in the secret ginger and green onion, the taste is unparalleled. It is also the signature seabass roll with cloud legs. The whole fish is sliced ??and fried until golden brown. Every piece of fish is fried to the right place and not loose. Paired with Jinhua ham sandwiched in the middle, it is salty, crispy and tender.