Guangzhou/Liwan

Liwan (荔湾 Lìwān in Mandarin, Laih wāan in Cantonese) is a district in Guangzhou. It has two parts, separated by the Pearl River:
 * Xiguan (西关 Xīguān in Mandarin, Sāi gwāan in Cantonese) (north of the river) - literally meaning "Westgate", the parts of old Guangzhou located west of the old walled city
 * Fangcun (芳村 Fāngcūn in Mandarin, Fōng chyūn in Cantonese) (south of the river) - a larger area, once known for its flower cultivation, now the site of modern development

Get in
Liwan district is served by Line 1, Line 5, Line 6, Line 8 and Guangfo Line of the Guangzhou Metro.

serves as the terminus for some bus routes. These buses often labelled Huangsha (黄沙) as the destination.

Go next

 * Yuexiu, the center of Guangzhou, is full of both historic sites and modern landmarks and is a comfortable walk or a short metro ride from Liwan
 * Haizhu
 * Foshan – the neighboring city is directly connected to Liwan by the Guangfo Line of the metro system