Illustrative dish photoLiwan · Grey-brick lanes
Yaohua Street
GUANGZHOU
Yaohua Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Best time to visit: any time of day
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Yaohua Street is a lived-in neighborhood shaped by Guangzhou's gradual growth. Its buildings, lanes and layout reflect the area's homes, trade, transport and community life.

Many old neighborhoods have experienced changing populations, new businesses and altered buildings, yet retain houses, arcades, ancestral halls or former industrial spaces. These remains record everyday ways of living as well as architectural styles.

At Yaohua Street, heritage protection and modern use coexist. New shops and public spaces occupy older streets, allowing visitors to see how different periods remain present in everyday city life.














Opening Hours
Public lanes are open all day. Homes along them are private and are not open for sightseeing.
Concessions
- No concession information is available yet.
Official Phone Number
No contact number is available yet.
Facilities
- Facility details are not available yet.
Suggested Route
Plan a route through Yaohua Street and nearby sights.
- Main entrance or archway
- Main street
- Historic buildings
- Side lanes and waterside paths
- Snacks and craft shops
- Evening views or exit
Allow 1.5–3 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 1. Take Exit B at Changshou Lu station and walk to the Yaohua Street historic neighbourhood.
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Taxi / Driving
Yaohua Street, 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.
Yaohua StreetNearby 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.
Yaohua Street opening hours?
Public lanes are open all day. Homes along them are private and are not open for sightseeing.
Getting to Yaohua Street?
Take Exit B at Changshou Lu station and walk to the Yaohua Street historic neighbourhood.
Do I need a reservation or ticket?
Reference admission: Free. Public lanes are free to explore; private homes are not open for visits.