Travel in China
Walk from the People's Park end, find the glass walkway in the centre, and continue south past the shops and eateries.
Suggested Itinerary
- The northern entrance
Begin at the People's Park and walk south into the pedestrian street. - The glass walkway
Find the archaeological display in the centre - five layers of road surface beneath glass. - The southern end
Continue to the river end, snacking on double-skin milk and clay-pot rice.
What to See
1
The Glass Walkway
The most remarkable feature - 2,200 years of road surfaces visible beneath your feet.
2
The Historic Archway
The ornate gate marking the street's centre.
3
The Double-Skin Milk Shops
Nanxin Dessert Shop and others serving the classic Guangzhou dessert.
4
The Silk Shops
Traditional Cantonese silk sold by the metre.
5
The Department Stores
Modern retail in historic buildings.
6
The Night Illumination
The street's archways and facades lit after dark.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
Double-skin milk custard
The signature Guangzhou dessert - silky steamed milk.
Clay-pot rice
Rice cooked in a clay pot with sausage, mushrooms and scallions.
The dessert shops
Traditional Cantonese desserts along the street.
Guangzhou classics
The surrounding restaurants serve the full range of Cantonese cuisine.
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