[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Liwan Museum (Updated Mar)

To enter the Liwan Museum, you must do a pre-booking. You may do so with your WeChat account on the spot and registration was relatively easy. There is no fee for touring the museum. The Liwan Museum consists of a cluster of three beautiful buildings, each in its own architectural style. The Former Residence of Jiangguangnai Jiang Guangnai was a key Republican (Kuomintang) general during the Second Sino-Japanese War. He was a faithful follower of Dr. Sun Yatsen’s cause. In 1931, the September 18 incident resulted in Japan occupying the northeastern parts of China. In 1932, Japan also raised an offensive in Shanghai, and Jiang Guangnai led his troops to resist the Japanese. The Former Residence of Jiang Guangnai is a brick and wood building that combines both the styles of the Xiguan Old House and western architecture. There are three stories on the building, and each floor is open for visitation. It was built during the late Qing, early Republican period. The site is now well-restored and it is a very pleasant walk in the structure. Xiguan Old Mansion The proper name of the Xiguang Old Mansion within the Liwan Museum is Xiguan Folk Customs Museum. Of the three buildings in the Liwan Museum, I enjoyed the touring of the Xiguan Old Mansion the most. This rebuilt structure showcases the typical Xiguan Old Mansion with antique wooden furniture. The introduction on site was short, easy and amply served the purpose of unveiling the life of Old Xiguan. The Former Residence of Chen Lianbo Chen Lianbo was a banker and the grand building really reflects his wealth. His residence was built during the early Republican Period. He was once the comprador for HSBC (Europe). This house was once the meeting venue for Liwan Club, where foreign affairs officials, and highly important people from commerce and industries gathered. Finally, there was a display of an interesting miniature-landscape phenomenon inside the museum compound. The Flying Banyan on the Rockery shows an old banyan tree sinking its roots over the original stone landscape sculpture. #guangzhou #guangdong #liwanmuseum #liwan #china #history #xiguan #travel#familytravel#museums#china

Liwan Museum is the first district-level museum in Guangdong Province, dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and research of Liwan's history, culture, and folklore. It comprehensively showcases the history and culture of Liwan, an old district in Guangzhou. The second phase of the Liwan Museum features a reconstructed Xiguan Mansion as its main building. This structure retains a symmetrical layout centered around a main hall, incorporating courtyards, skylights, and open-air corridors to facilitate natural ventilation, keeping the entire space pleasantly cool. Inside the museum, many historical artifacts from old houses are on display, such as a porcelain pillow from the late Qing Dynasty. During summer, sleeping on this type of pillow provided a refreshing and cooling effect. The surface of the pillow is adorned with intricate floral and bird patterns, with delicate and fluid lines. Liwan Museum 📍No. 84, Fengyuan North Street, Longjin West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, China. #travelinginchina #guangdong

#chinatravelitinerary The role of musuems in understanding of local culture is significant. Usually it is believed, that Guangzhou has seven most important museums reflecting local history and culture thanks to their rich collections of artifacts from diverse epochs. These seven major museums in Guangzhou include the Guangdong Provincial Museum, the Guangzhou Museum, the Guangzhou Maritime Museum, the Guangzhou Folk Culture Museum, the Nanyue King Museum, the Sun Yat-sen Grand Marshal's Mansion Museum and the Liwan Museum. The following below is a detailed introduction to these museums and 7 day itinerary at the same time: Day 1: Guangdong Provincial Museum: Located in Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, covering an area of 670,000 square meters, it is the only provincial comprehensive Museum in Guangdong Province.The museum displays many aspects of Guangdong's history, culture, art and nature, and is a national first-class museum.Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday, tickets are free but advance reservation is required Day 2: Guangzhou Museum: Located in Yuexiu District, it has the largest garden scenery in Guangzhou, including ancient buildings in the Ming Dynasty, forts in the Qing Dynasty and the modern Zhongshan Monument.Next to it is a modern high-rise building, and the scenery is very dreamy.Opening hours are 9:00-17:30 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Day 3: Guangzhou Maritime Museum: Located in Huangpu District, the theme of the museum revolves around the Maritime Silk Road.This is not only a good place to take pictures, but also suitable for learning about the history of maritime trade.Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Day 4: Guangzhou Folk Culture Museum: Located in Baiyun District, it displays traditional Cantonese pawnshops and warehouses. You can see the scene of the year well.Opening hours are every Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-12:00、14:00-17:00, Closed on Mondays, too. Day 5: Nanyue King Museum: Displays cultural relics from the Qin Dynasty to the Republic of China, and preserves intact underground ditches and drainage systems. Opening hours are 9:00-17:30. Day 6: Sun Yat-sen Grand Marshal's Mansion Museum: Located in Haizhu District, it has displays such as “The Centennial of Shuaifu” and “The Biography of Famous Figures of Shuaifu”. Day 7: Liwan Museum: Located in Liwan District, it has the taste of a Chinese courtyard and Laoguang. These museums not only showcase the rich history and culture, but also provide a variety of interactive experiences, making them a great place to learn about Guangzhou's history and culture.

#chinaattractions Liwan Museum is located on the banks of the scenic Litchi Bay. It was established in December 1996 and is the first district-level museum in Guangzhou. After years of development, the museum has formed a distribution pattern of “one museum and four districts”, demonstrating the deep historical heritage and unique cultural charm of Guangzhou's old town. Historical background The predecessor of the Liwan Museum was the old residence of Mr. Chen Lianzhong, the buyer of the Guangzhou HSBC Bank. The architectural style combines Chinese and Western elements, showing Guangzhou's historical changes and cultural blend. The architectural style of the museum is unique, full of Western classical atmosphere, combining the characteristics of Chinese courtyard and Western architecture. Introduction to architectural style and exhibition area The first exhibition area: located in Chen Lianzhong's old residence, it displays local characteristic cultural relics and temporary exhibitions. The second exhibition area: With the restored Xiguan Mansion as the main building, the life pattern and cultural landscape of the traditional Xiguan Mansion are reproduced through home furnishings and scene displays. The third exhibition area: Jiang Guangnai's former residence, showing the life of the general Jiang Guangnai and the historical sites in Liwan District. The fourth exhibition area: Chen Lianbo's old residence, showing the style of Guangzhou merchants, the architectural style is magnificent, suitable for taking pictures. Visit information The Liwan Museum is open all year round, from Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00-17:30, and closed on Mondays.The ticket price is 5 yuan, and it is free for the elderly and children over the age of 65. There are Liwan Lake Park and Panxi Wuyo near the museum, where visitors can enjoy the combination of history and nature. Collection of artifacts manufactured or left during ancient time in Liwan district and represented by museum of Liwan district is truly impressive. It is definately recommended to visit this museum on your route of exploration of Liwan hidden germs.

Guangzhou is a city that is particularly suitable for walking around and leisurely citywalk. If you want to take a walk in Guangzhou, I strongly recommend the combination of Shamian Park and Liwan Lake Park. It combines culture and nature, and is relaxing without hurting your legs. 📍Shamian Heritage building blocks, The building complex is a national key cultural relic protection unit and also a 5A scenic spot. With its unique European style and rich historical and cultural background, it is a must-visit destination for tourists in Guangzhou. 🌟A large number of 19th-century European-style buildings have been preserved, including neo-baroque, pseudo-Gothic, arcade, neoclassical and a combination of Chinese and Western styles. 🌟Featured buildings include the former site of the British Consulate, the former site of HSBC Bank, the former site of the Hong Kong Milk Company Ice Factory, the former site of the Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, the former site of the Guangzhou Club, the former site of Standard Chartered Bank, the former site of the Customs Building, and the former site of Jardine Matheson & Co., etc. 👍The buildings in Shamian are very concentrated, so taking a walk and visiting them saves energy. Some of the old buildings have cafes and restaurants where you can stop and have a drink. Free admission transportation Subway: Take Subway Line 1 or Line 6 to Huangsha Station Exit E. Public transportation: Bus No. 181, 64, 823, 57, etc. 📍Liwan Lake Park Free and open 🚉Transportation: Take bus No. 123, 538 or 209, and get off at No. 623 bus stop. Take three or four bus stops from Shamian to reach Liwan Lake Park. 🌟One of the most Lingnan-style parks in Guangzhou. Experience the Lingnan water village style. 🌟It consists of Xiaocui Lake, Yucui Lake, Ruyi Lake and Wuxiu Lake. 🌟There is a traditional Cantonese opera stage, and there are free Cantonese opera performances every afternoon. You can also take a walk around Liwan Lake and visit the Liwan Museum. 📍Liwan Museum It has a layout of "one museum and four areas". You can complete the overall visit of four old buildings by walking through the alleys, which is a special visiting experience.

Hey guys! Today, I want to share with you Liwan Museum, Liwan Lake Park, and the former residences of Chen Lianbo and Jiang Guangnai. 😍 Liwan Museum is full of history. Every exhibit seems to tell a story of the past. 📜 Here, you can learn about the history and culture of Liwan and feel the passage of time. 💎 Liwan Lake Park is a tranquil oasis. The lake is rippling with green waves, and the willows on the shore are swaying. 🌳 Walking here is very relaxing. 😌 The former residences of Chen Lianbo and Jiang Guangnai are full of legends. The ancient buildings and exquisite decorations make you feel like you have traveled back in time. 🏠 Come to Liwan and start a journey of history and culture! 💖

Don't miss this Liwan Museum if you want to experience the Xiguan culture of Guangzhou! The museum is divided into four exhibition areas with four distinctive buildings, from traditional Xiguan mansions to Chinese and Western-style buildings of the Republic of China! Liwan Museum, established in 1996, is the first museum in Guangdong Province to collect, display, and study the history and culture of Liwan! 1️⃣ Chen Lianbo's Former Residence (Little Yellow Building) A century-old Western-style building with a retro atmosphere, It feels like going back to the old Guangzhou in the 1920s~ There is also a spiral staircase known as the "most beautiful in Guangzhou", The light yellow outdoor terrace is also a good place to take photos! 2️⃣ Chen Lianzhong's Former Residence (Little White Building) The pure white Western-style building is full of elegance, with ethnic costumes on the first floor and museum collections of artistic value on the second floor! 3️⃣ Xiguan Folk Museum This exhibition hall is a restored Xiguan mansion, showing the structure of a traditional Xiguan mansion! 4️⃣ Jiang Guangnai's Former Residence This is the former residence of Jiang Guangnai, a patriotic general, where you can learn about his life! After visiting the museum, you can go to the nearby Liwan Grand Theater to watch the performance, which is free every afternoon, except for special circumstances!

#guangzhouattractions Xiguan Mansion, a treasure in Liwan District in the west of Guangzhou City in the late Qing Dynasty, was a traditional residence exclusive to wealthy businessmen at that time and integrated the essence of Lingnan culture. Most of these gorgeous buildings were built during the Tongzhi and Guangxu years and stand silently along Duobao Road, Baohua Road, Longjin Road West and Shangxiajiu Road. In the Liwan Museum, a complete Xiguan House has been carefully restored to show its unique style. The big house is built of bricks and wood, with blue brick edging. The main entrance is majestic and decorated with granite, which makes it very majestic. The interior decoration is exquisite, the wood carvings are exquisite, the Manchurian windows and sill windows are inlaid with calligraphy and painting stained glass, and the mahogany furniture is gorgeous and elegant. Every detail reveals the profound Lingnan cultural heritage, making people indulge in this ancient charm and modern style. 📍Address: No. 84, Fengyuan North Street, Longjin West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou City 🕒Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:30, admission closed at 17:00, closed on Mondays 🚇Public transportation: 11 minutes' walk from Metro Line 1 "Changshou Road" station, 15 minutes' walk from Metro Line 5 "Zhongshan 8th Road" station 🎫Tickets: Free

Today, we share the second exhibition area of the Liwan Museum — Xiguan Mansions. With the reconstructed Xiguan Mansion as the main building, it opened to the public in 2000. The exhibition partially recreates the typical pattern of traditional Xiguan Mansions and the living conditions and cultural landscape of Xiguan residences through household furnishings and situational displays. Xiguan Mansions, prevalent in the Xiguan area of Guangzhou during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, are known for their tall entrance halls, exquisite architecture, and meticulous decorations. They are acclaimed as the 'jewel of Lingnan residential architecture culture.' Xiguan Mansions are spacious and bright, combining halls with gardens, and are beautifully decorated. They are mostly brick-and-wood structures with blue brick bases and tall main doors inlaid with granite. The layout is based on the traditional central plains' main hall house form, generally extending in the depth direction, usually occupying a large area, rich in Xiguan characteristics, with architectural styles mostly Chinese. The basic structure includes a brick-and-wood framework, three sections, three gabled roofs, three bays on the front elevation, and a main door with a blue brick base and sliding lattice doors and stone door frames. Xiguan Mansions can also be seven sections deep, with living rooms, small halls, study rooms, and gardens inside, mainly built by compradors and merchants. The features of Xiguan Mansions include: a 'three-sided pass' layout; the 'three-piece head' consisting of a foot door, sliding lattice door, and main door; hard mountain roofs; threshold windows; blue brick bases; granite streets; patios; Qingyun alleys; wooden staircases; various traditional Guangzhou decorations and carvings. Entering a Xiguan Mansion, with over six meters of space height, there is no sense of oppression. Images 1-6 are of the side hall; images 7-10 are of the main hall; images 11-15 are of the dining hall; images 16-17 are of the study; images 18-20 are of the second floor and the rooftop.

Liwan Museum, established in December 1996, is the first district-level museum in Guangdong Province that mainly focuses on the collection, display, and research of Liwan's history, culture, and folklore. Through continuous development, the museum has formed a 'One Museum, Four Zones' distribution pattern, comprehensively showcasing the profound historical heritage and unique cultural charm of Liwan, the old city area of Guangzhou. One Museum, Four Zones: ① The first zone is the former residence of Chen Lianzhong ② The second zone is the Xiguan Mansion ③ The third zone is the former residence of Jiang Guangnai ④ The fourth zone is the former residence of Chen Lianbo Today, let's share the first exhibition zone. The museum building is the protected cultural heritage site of Chen Lianzhong's former residence, built in the early years of the Republic of China. It is a three-story brick and wood structure imitating European style, with arched doorways, European columns, and Chinese gardens that together create an architectural style where East meets West. It was opened to the public as a museum in 1996. The second floor of the building houses a collection of fine exhibits, displaying local cultural relics; the first floor is a temporary exhibition hall, regularly hosting historical and cultural exhibitions.

Litchi Bay in Guangzhou is becoming more and more beautiful, the newly opened Liwan Museum has added a wonderful weekend leisure destination, with distinctive early Republic of China-style courtyards and rich merchants' villa architecture. The exhibition areas display the hundred-year history, folklore, and collections of Guangzhou's Liwan, and each exhibition area is air-conditioned, truly a treasure spot for viewing exhibitions in the summer. ————————— 📍Location: Liwan Museum 📍Address: No. 84, Fengyuan North Street, Longjin West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 💰Ticket Price: Free (admission by appointment on-site) 🕐Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:30, closed on Mondays ————————— 📍Liwan Museum's 4 exhibition areas: 🔸Chen Lianbo Mansion (Exhibition Hall No. 1) The four-story Western-style garden building with a yellow exterior wall, inside there is a spiral staircase known as "the most beautiful spiral staircase in Guangzhou". Exhibition Hall No. 1 focuses on Guangzhou merchants, displaying various well-known old brands and characteristic collections of Guangzhou, the basement's old Guangzhou street projection is really unique, and when tired, you can also watch an old film in the basement cinema. 🔸Chen Liannong's Former Residence, Xiguan Mansions (Exhibition Halls No. 2-3) Chen Liannong's Former Residence and Xiguan Mansions are in the same exhibition area, right next to Exhibition Hall No. 1, Jiang Guangnai's Former Residence displays folk crafts of women from different eras, next door, the Xiguan Folklore Museum recreates the life in Xiguan mansions, Manchu windows, skywells, courtyard settings, and household items all reflect the life of Xiguan residents back then. 🔸Jiang Guangnai's Former Residence (Exhibition Hall No. 4) Coming out of the Xiguan Mansions, Jiang Guangnai's Former Residence is right beside, the early Republic of China brick wall building houses, inside it displays the deeds and daily life of Jiang Guangnai. 📸Photo Spots: Chen Lianbo Mansion's spiral staircase Chen Lianbo Mansion's second-floor corridor and balcony Chen Lianbo Mansion's second-floor window-side arrangements and leisure photo area Chen Lianbo Mansion's third-floor corridor and window-side Exterior of Chen Liannong's Former Residence 💕Photo Tips: 👉🏻Good weather is a natural filter, buildings under the blue sky look particularly beautiful. 👉🏻Some areas have exhibits on display, you can look but not sit down for photos. 👉🏻Please observe the rules during the exhibition, and do not obstruct others from viewing the exhibits while taking photos!

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📍Guangzhou | Baoyuan Road 📌One sentence: One Baoyuan Road, half of the history of Xiguan. Compared with Yongqingfang, this place can represent Xiguan more. There are more than a dozen Xiguan mansions hidden on the short 500-meter road😲. Here, you can see the Tantong door, carved glass windows and green brick stone feet everywhere👀. If you want to understand Guangzhou and take the children to know the real Xiguan mansion, come here👉. Now the entire Baoyuan Road, in addition to historical buildings, there are various restaurants and homestays. The one that is well preserved in appearance is the Mingqin Mansion at No. 141. It is influenced by European culture and is one of the representatives of the combination of Chinese and Western in Xiguan mansions🤩. From Baoyuan Road through Fengyuan Street, you can also go to Liwan Museum, Liwan Lake Park and Pantang Wuyue, to feel the unique humanistic atmosphere of old Guangzhou🎉

Guangzhou is still a popular destination for the National Day holiday! Although it's crowded, if you look carefully, you can still take beautiful photos away from the crowd! Let's take a deep walk in Liwan, Guangzhou together~ citywalk route: from Huangsha subway station B exit to Yongqingfang-Enning Road-Longjin West Road-Lizhiwan Park-Lizhiwan Grand Theater-Liwan Museum Along the way, you can encounter many different small shops, and you can find interesting little things by casually strolling around~ Taking the subway + walking is the correct way to deeply explore Guangzhou! 🧾Sharing some photo-taking tips: 1⃣️You can dress in a Chinese style, many girls in Hanfu look good, and the photos are very impressive 2⃣️Prepare some props, you can buy fans, small lanterns, etc. on the road, which add fun to the photos, basically you can buy them for 10-20💰 3⃣️Even if there are many people, you can still take beautiful photos away from the crowd! Find angles, use coverings to block the crowd, be patient, if it doesn't work, blurring the people in the post-production also has a sense of atmosphere!

The Liwan Museum in Guangzhou is truly a treasure! Immerse yourself in Guangzhou's history and culture in this museum, and gain a deeper understanding of the city! 🏛️ As soon as you step into the Liwan Museum, you will be shocked by its magnificent architecture. This museum preserves Guangzhou's long history and is full of cultural heritage. I strolled through the exhibition hall, admiring the antiques, artworks and cultural relics on display. Each exhibit seemed to be telling me the story of Guangzhou. This is really a place where people can feel the weight of history! 🌳 I felt a sense of tranquility and natural atmosphere in the museum. It is a good place to relax and appreciate the beautiful Xiguan characteristic buildings🏘️, while also thinking about the development and changes of the city of Guangzhou! 🌟 What surprised me most was the interactive experience area in the museum, where you can try on ancient costumes, etc. These activities allowed me to experience Guangzhou’s traditional culture firsthand and allowed me to more deeply integrate into the essence of this city! Liwan Museum is really a place full of surprises and charm! I spent a fulfilling and enjoyable time here. Not only did I have a deeper understanding of Guangzhou, but I also gained many good memories. If you have the opportunity to come to Guangzhou, don’t miss this treasure of magical time journey! 🏛️🌟 #Greater Bay Area Attractions

Xiguan, in the eyes of the old Guangzhou people, is the name of the area in the Liwan District, from the west to the west village, the south to the Pearl River, the east to the Renmin Road, and the west to the Xiaobei River. The ancient time refers to the west gate of Guangzhou City, which is now Zhongshan 6th Road and the junction of Zhongshan 7th Road and Renmin Road. The traditional old houses in this area are called "Xiguan Big House" by Guangzhou people. Most of these old houses have a long history and have witnessed the glory and vicissitudes of the city. The old Xiguan area of Guangzhou is a good place to go back and not tired, sometimes it is directed at a bowl of burdock, sometimes for the little things of the ancient spirits, sometimes In order to feel the atmosphere... The old Xiguans excitement is as recorded in the literature: Guangzhou Xiguan, meat forest wine sea, no cold weather, no day and night.