Previously, having visited the Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum and Xihua Road, American businessman Kevin Maynard discovered the novelties in the history of the thousand-year old commercial city, and tasted authentic street snacks on Xihua Road.
In this episode, Kevin’s friends Iris Huang, Owner of 84 Fang Cafe and Mario Quinteros, Director of Yi Consulting Ltd. will also join his exploration of "Being a real Lao Guang" on Duobao Street and Shamian island.
Here are some hot spots in Liwan for you to spend holidays!
Ping'an Grand Theater (平安大劇院)
Ping'an Grand Theater features arcade buildings with Lingnan architectural styles, which bears the stories and memories of the city. The theater has currently completed its renovation and upgrade, fully equipped with facilities of modern cinema.
Ping'an Grand Theater (Photo: Information Times)
Opening hours: 9:30-22:30
Ticket price: At least 23 RMB per person
Add.: No.125, Dishufu Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou (廣州市荔灣區(qū)十甫路125號)
Liwan Lake Park (荔灣湖公園)
As one of Guangzhou's top eight attractions, Liwan Lake Park enjoys a history of 60 years, covering an area of 400,000 square meters. Its pavilions are hidden in the greenery, with stone bridges connecting the lake. The lotus flowers here feature big shapes with dense verdant leaves.
(Photo: WeChat Subscription Account of Guangzhou Liwan Fabu)
Add.: No.155, Longjin Xi Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou (廣州市荔灣區(qū)龍津西路155號)
Ticket price: Free
Opening hours: 6:30-22:00
Transportation: Take Metro Line 5 and get off at Zhongshanba Station, use Exit B
Reading Bar on Shamian Island available to the public for free
It prepared a series of DIY activities on the day such as designing lanterns and remote controlled cars powered by solar energy. Visitors could take their completed handicraft works home for free.
Officially put into operation on November 10, 2020, the Reading Bar offers a total of 2,000 books such as popular books and children's books for visitors, equipped with a large number of e-books.
(Photo provided to Newsgd.com)
Importantly, all the books that the bar provides are accessible to you at no charge in your leisure time without having to register a reader's card.
With a number of best-selling books, you only need to scan the QR code with your cellphone to read the full text of your favorite e-books for free, or listen to the audio books. You can also download multiple books to your cellphone.
The bar also provides large-screen computers, allowing you to enjoy the audio books by wearing the earphones and choosing the columns you like.
If you are interested in reading, don't miss out!
Contact number: 020-81162698
Add.: No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou (廣州荔灣區(qū)沙面南街1號)