Yongqing Fang Awaits You!
Yongqing Fang is located in Liwan District and is a hub of Xiguan culture in Guangzhou. It is also a famous Lingnan historical and cultural block. With a history dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty, it was once the commercial center of Guangzhou. Yongqing Fang is renowned for its well-preserved Lingnan architectural style and is hailed as "Guangzhou's Cultural Card." The architecture here blends Chinese and Western elements, such as arcade buildings and Xiguan mansions, showcasing the unique Lingnan charm.
Today, Yongqing Fang is not only a historical and cultural scenic area but also a bustling commercial district. It is home to a variety of small shops. Yongqing Fang also frequently hosts various cultural activities, such as intangible cultural heritage experiences and opera performances.
Yongqing Fang looks forward to your visit!
Must-See Highlights
Bruce Lee's Ancestral Home
This is a typical Xiguan mansion, where the father of Bruce Lee, Li Haiquan, lived for more than ten years. Nowadays, Bruce Lee's ancestral home integrates more modern technological means to enhance the viewing experience of tourists, and even allows for a "dialogue across time and space" with Bruce Lee through holographic projection. This has become a popular attraction for people to learn about the life of the legendary martial arts master.
Travel Information
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays.
Suggested Visit Duration: 1.5 hours
Cantonese Opera Museum
Cantonese Opera Museum is featured by the traditional Lingnan garden, presenting traditional crafts. Architectural details such as brick-carved windows exude the charm of Lingnan. The core building in the museum is Guangfu Opera Stage, which is a pure wooden-structured building with a solemn style. The wood-carving, brick-carving and other crafts presented on the stage are exquisite. The museum also has exhibition halls and theaters, where Cantonese opera performances and cultural exhibitions are held. It is an important place for the inheritance and display of Cantonese opera.
Travel Information
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00-17:30, with ticket collection and entry stopping at 17:00.
Closed on Mondays (except for national public holidays).
Suggested Visit Duration: 1 to 2 hours
ICH Project Experience
In Yongqing Fang, there are diverse forms of intangible cultural heritage(ICH) experiences, allowing people to feel the unique charm of traditional culture. It gathers over 10 ICH projects, such as Guangcai (Cantonese colored porcelain), Guangxiu (Cantonese embroidery), enamel, lion dance, and olive pit carving. There are hands-on courses and “Yongqing Academy”, which may provide in-depth learning opportunities for visitors. Yongqing Fang is a perfect example of integrating cultural inheritance with modern life.
Travel Information
As you wander through the Enning Road area and step into the ICH handicraft shops, you can bargain appropriately. This is also an unforgettable travel experience.
Can't-miss Food of Yongqing Fang
There are various kinds of specialty foods in Yongqing Fang, which are featured with unique flavors of Lingnan. For example, Chen Tianji Fish Skin is one of the specialty snacks here. The fish skin is chewy and refreshing, paired with scallions and peanuts, creating a rich texture. In addition, there is the Chicken Pie Ice Cream, which combines traditional chicken pie with ice cream, offering a unique blend of sweet and salty flavors.
Architectural feature
Arcade Buildings
Arcade buildings are a unique architectural style of Lingnan, characterized by colonnades on the ground floor of street-facing buildings, forming covered walkways that provide shelter from rain and sun for pedestrians. This architectural style blends Chinese and Western elements. With both cultural significance and functionality, it is an important hallmark of urban landscapes in the Lingnan region.
Xiguan Mansions
Xiguan Mansion is a traditional Guangzhou residential architecture, featuring a unique architectural style. The layout is elongated, typically including a front hall, courtyard, main hall, etc., with functional areas like studies and bedrooms symmetrically arranged on either side of the central axis. The architecture is adorned with wood carvings and stone carvings. It also focuses on designs such as ventilation, lighting, and moisture-proofing, reflecting the functionality of traditional architecture.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Yongqing Fang in Guangzhou is from the afternoon to the evening.
In the afternoon, you can stroll along Enning Road's arcaded street, visit attractions such as Bruce Lee's Ancestral Home and the Cantonese Opera Museum.
In the evening, you can enjoy the romantic night view of the Moon Bridge when it is illuminated, experience the night market atmosphere of Yongqing Fang, and immerse yourself in the unique charm of Lingnan culture.
