What's interesting about Shawan ancient town?

The culture with earthy charm is an outstanding representative of Guangfu folk culture with the Pearl River Delta as its core, and it has won honorary titles such as "China Famous Town of Historical Culture" and "Hometown of Chinese Folk Art"

The strong historical and cultural accumulation and ancient Lingnan folk architecture art are the characteristics of Shawan ancient town. For a long time, the traditional folk culture and arts rooted in the ancient town of Shawan, such as floating colors, lion dancing, sculpture, orchids, and so on, have been enduring for a long time, and there are also large areas of Shuimo blue brick walls, oyster shell walls, bell-shaped volcanic walls, brick carvings, gray sculptures, murals, etc., which reflect the architectural style of Lingnan.

The current Guzhen District mainly includes Chebei Block and Anning West Street District. Chebei Street is a famous street with rich households in history, while Anning West Street is a typical market in a wealthy village in the Pearl River Delta of Lingnan. There are as many as 12 ancestral halls in the two ancient streets, and many famous ancient buildings have been preserved so far, such as Liugeng Hall, Sanmen Hall and Yuxu Palace.

introduction of scenic spots in Shazhen ancient town

Liugeng Hall

Liugeng Hall has a history of more than 6 years. Despite the vicissitudes of hundreds of years, they still stand upright, just like the immortal spirit. If you want to appreciate the beauty of various sculptures in Lingnan, Liugeng Hall is definitely a good place. Liugeng Hall retains exquisite stone carvings, wood carvings, brick carvings and gray sculptures, which embodies the exquisite architectural art of Lingnan Garden.

Sanren Hall

Walking in the streets and alleys of the ancient town, you will hear traditional music from time to time. Cheerfulness, haste, or tactfulness can always make you ring a happy or sad story and evoke lingering thoughts. Sanmen Hall is the memorial hall of the birthplace of Guangdong music. Why not come to Sanmen Hall and enjoy the charm of Cantonese music? You can enjoy the wonderful performances of folk professional artists and music lovers here every holiday.

various lanes

Shawan is a "famous historical and cultural town in China", and the name of each street and lane is enough to reflect the cultural background of this town. Tongde Lane, Renhe Lane, Dayi Lane, Shengping Renrui Lane, Dunhouli, Wen Lin Square Street, Jinshili Lane, Xiaoyou Lane, Buyunli Lane, Huaguang Lane, Chengfangli and other lane names are the embodiment of Confucian culture's concept of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and trust, and also express people's recognition and admiration for traditional culture.

Food and Accommodation

Shawan Ancient Town Family Hotel is a characteristic residential building converted from Shawan Ancient Building Courtyard, which enables visitors to experience the ancient town customs personally. Family Inn No.1 is located in the cross lane of Chebei Street, the main street of Shawan Ancient Town Scenic Area. There is also a living room in the hotel. The living room style has the atmosphere of home. Whether familiar or unfamiliar, you can get together, chat in the living room, talk about your worries and experience the warmth of home.