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Written by J. C.
Published August 2018

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New Lychee Bay Park

Guangzhou Lychee Bay

Lychee Bay located in the west of Liwan district of Guangzhou, it has been sanitized and modernized, and now attracts tourists and gourmets seeking a taste of the past. Along the bank of Pearl River, this millennial attraction is the home to celebrities of different dynasties, and a showcase of lingnan Culture, such as Xiguan Resident Community, Miss Xiguan Five Treasures of Xiguan, Xiguan Delicacies, and Cantonese Opera.

Guangzhou Lychee Bay

Along the bank of Pearl River, this millennial attraction is the home to celebrities of different dynasties, and a showcase of lingnan Culture, such as Xiguan Resident Community, Miss Xiguan Five Treasures of Xiguan, Xiguan Delicacies, and Cantonese Opera. The major historic sites include the Liwan Lake, Ren Wei Temple, Wen Pagoda, Mansion of Chen Lian Bo( the first national capitalist), Chen Lian Zhong(Chairman of Guangzhou Merchant Association in 1913), and Jiang Guangnai(Member of the National Committee of CPPCC), Little Painted Boat Studio, Haishanxianguan Garden, (Shisanhang Exhibition Hall of Historical Materials), etc. Besides, various local activities like March 3rd temple fair and Dragon Boat Racing are held. With a strong flavor of history, culture and folk customs, the Litchi Bay is therefore known as Xiguan Culture Exposition in Lingnan.

Guangzhou Lychee Bay

It should be visited both at night and during the daytime. It's not a park to find peace, there is a park to experience the Chinese people and their hobbies. There is everything from singing, dancing, shuttlecock kicking and games.

Info

Admission Fee: free of charge

Opening Hours:
Access all day

Address:Liwan District, Guangzhou

Chinese Address:广东省广州市荔湾区荔枝湾

How to get there

  • Take subway line 1 and get off at Changshou Lu Station.Out of Exit B and walk around 660 yards (600m) toward Northwest.

Planning Your Visit to Lychee Bay

Lychee Bay is most meaningful as part of a wider walk through Xiguan. The waterways, bridges, community activities and nearby historic streets help explain how traditional western Guangzhou developed around canals, trade and neighborhood life.

  • Best combined with: Renwei Temple, traditional Xiguan streets, Yong Qing Fang and local food stops.
  • Time needed: a short visit covers the waterfront; allow longer if you want to explore surrounding lanes.
  • Conditions: shade and seating vary, and Guangzhou can be hot and humid from late spring through early autumn.

Include Lychee Bay in an Old Canton walk

Our Sai Kwan (Xiguan) Walking Tour connects Lychee Bay with local markets, food and historic neighborhoods.

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