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Renwei Ancestral Temple
GUANGZHOU
22 Renwei Zumiao Front Street, Pantang Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Best time to visit: any time of day
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Renwei Ancestral Temple is a distinctive Xiguan site, rich in Lingnan architectural decoration and ceramic roof sculptures. The compact grounds can be paired with Lizhi Bay and Pantang Wuyue.

Repeated repairs and expansions mean temple halls, gates, roof ornaments and inscriptions often belong to different periods. Lingnan woodcarving, stonework, ceramics and lime plaster reveal the traditions of local craftspeople.

Renwei Ancestral Temple connects Guangzhou's living traditions with its architectural heritage. Its spaces show how belief, ceremony and community life continue within the modern city.











Opening Hours
Year-round 08:00–17:00 (last entry 17:00)
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Official Phone Number
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Facilities
- Facility details are not available yet.
Suggested Route
Plan a route through Renwei Ancestral Temple and nearby sights.
- Temple forecourt
- Temple gate
- Main hall
- Woodcarving and ceramic details
- Rear hall
- Continue to Pantang or Lizhi Bay
Allow 1–1.5 hours; adapt the route to open areas and your energy level.
Getting Here
Choose public transport or a taxi to suit your plans.
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Transport Options
Metro Line 5 / 11. From Zhongshanba station, walk towards Pantang and Renwei Ancestral Temple. The entrance is on Renwei Miaoqian Street.
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Taxi / Driving
22 Renwei Zumiao Front Street, Pantang Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou; check the entrance and parking location on your map.
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Before You Go
Check the venue's notices for current opening arrangements and entry requirements.
Eat & Stay Nearby
Illustrative dish photo
Restaurant interior
Restaurant interiorGuangzhou Restaurant (Wenchang flagship)
2 Wenchang South Road, Liwan District
Restaurant dishes
Food street
Neighbourhood viewAverage spend refers to the named branch. Photos and prices in area or brand recommendations apply only to that reference branch.
Renwei Ancestral TempleNearby Attractions
Make a day of it: combine nearby sights and choose a route on foot, by public transport, or by car.

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
34 Enlong Lane, Zhongshan 7th Road, Liwan District, GuangzhouLook up: intricate woodwork, stone carvings and glazed ceramics fill the halls and rooftops.

Yongqing Fang
99 Enning Road, Liwan District, GuangzhouHistoric arcades, quiet lanes and new shops bring a fresh chapter to old Xiguan.

Enning Road
Liwan District, Guangzhou, GuangdongFollow the long arcades past echoes of Cantonese opera, copperwork and neighbourhood life.

Lizhiwan
94 Longjin West Road, Liwan District, GuangzhouBridges and waterways connect to Liwan Lake, recalling the waterside life of old Guangzhou.

Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Around Shangjiu Road, Xiajiu Road and Dishifu Road, Liwan District, GuangzhouFollow the arcades to old-established shops and the busy street life of Xiguan.
Visitor Reviews
Good to Know
A few useful details before you book, visit or take photos.
Renwei Ancestral Temple opening hours?
Year-round 08:00–17:00 (last entry 17:00)
Getting to Renwei Ancestral Temple?
From Zhongshanba station, walk towards Pantang and Renwei Ancestral Temple. The entrance is on Renwei Miaoqian Street.
Do I need a reservation or ticket?
Reservation and ticket information is being prepared.