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Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Highlights
With a total visit of up to 600,000 people per day, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street remains one of three other renowned commercial streets in Guangzhou with a blend of Lingnan architectural culture, folk customs and food culture with a mix of Western customs and food culture.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Introduction
This street is located in Liwan District with its main section stretching through Xia Jui road, Shangjiu road and Dishifu road covering a distance of at least 800 meters. The Pedestrian street houses hundreds of shops including magnificent malls and numerous restaurants. It was first opened for business in 1995 as the first commercial pedestrian street in the city. Most of the shopping stores here take the Qilou building design structure originally from South of China's construction unique to make the open-air market waterproof even when it rains. It has notable characteristics of European and Chinese architecture of Lingnan and Xiguan descent in the midst of a thriving commercial environment
Major attractions and activities to do on a visit
The architecture here is to live for showcasing traditional Cantonese architecture that is beautifully lit up under the night sky of Xiguan and Lingnan descent. This street is ideal for relaxing and people watching with numerous bronze statues depicting plaque characteristics dotting the street and attracting locals for photo opportunities.
Get a dose of retail therapy by shopping for all your needs ranging from shoes, outfits, jewelry, phones, electronic accessories and even the precious jade. The prices are also reasonable but you have to test your bargaining skills in a collection of renowned stores like the Herring store, Dalu store and Guangzhou garment store.
For your appetite satisfaction visit locals favorite restaurants like Taotaoju, Guangzhou restaurant and Wenchang chicken restaurant in addition to a huge collection of street food stalls where you can taste delicious snacks and tasty meals. In Lianxiang Lou you get the chance to savor Chinese Tea.
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