Things to Do in Liwan, Guangzhou
A prominent history with major historic sites dating back to the Qin dynasty. The area features attractions along the Pearl River and includes notable locations like Xiguan and Fangcun.
A prominent history with major historic sites dating back to the Qin dynasty. The area features attractions along the Pearl River and includes notable locations like Xiguan and Fangcun.
- Chen Clan Ancestral HallArt Museum
- Jade RiverCantonese
- Hongtu HallDim Sum
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Top things to do in Liwan
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
★ 4.5 · 1.4kArt Museum★Built in 1894, this academic temple is a large, architecturally notable complex exhibiting artwork.
Where to eat & drink in Liwan
Jade River
Michelin ★Cantonese· $$$Diners here unwind with a cup of tea freshly brewed by tea masters. The traditional garden, water features, exquisite woodwork and artisan Manchurian windows give it a serene feel.
Hongtu Hall
Michelin ★Dim Sum· $$Besides river views and stunning murals, Hongtu Hall is prized for its exquisitely crafted dim sum ranging from the classics to novel creations, as well as velvety congee and juicy roast meats. ...
Nanxin Milk Desserts Expert
★ 4.4 · 191Dessert ShopAn old traditional Guangzhou dessert shop known for authentic Cantonese desserts like double milk curd, ginger milk curd, and black sesame paste, also serving wanton noodles and rice noodle rolls.
- Every day
- 10 AM – 10:30 PM
Yongqingfang
★ 4.5 · 277Chinese· ¥50–100A revitalized cultural and heritage district in Guangzhou's historic Liwan area, known for its preserved Lingnan architecture, narrow alleys, and traditional arcades, featuring shops, restaurants, and museums.
Xinding Muslim Lanzhou Beef Stretched Noodles
ChineseA family-owned traditional Chinese halal spot in Guangzhou known for hand-prepared noodles and other dishes, offered in large portions.
Lingji Fulaige
Chinese· $A popular eatery known for its signature rice noodles (laifen), pig trotter noodles, and coconut jelly cake, often requiring queues for ordering and seating.
- Every day
- 10:30 AM – 10 PM
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- 1Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
- 2Jade River
- 3Hongtu Hall
- 4Nanxin Milk Desserts Expert
- 5Yuexiu Fortune World
- 6Qingping Market
- 7Yongqingfang
- 8黄沙水产交易市场
- 9Xinding Muslim Lanzhou Beef Stretched Noodles
- 10Lingji Fulaige
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