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Walking on the stone pavement of Enning Road, it feels like traveling through a time tunnel, your fingertips run across the mottled brick walls of the arcades, and the melodious lingering sounds of Cantonese opera fill your ears. This is the soul of old Guangzhou, the boudoir of a Xiguan lady, and a century-old painting of fireworks and poetry interwoven under the arcades. 🌿 📜 Geography and Origin: Enning Road is located in the heart of Xiguan, Liwan District, Guangzhou. It starts from Baohua Road in the east and connects with Duobao Road and Longjin West Road in the northwest. It is about 1,115 meters long and 18 meters wide. It is the most complete and longest existing arcade street in Guangzhou. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the prosperity of the Thirteen Hongs trade in Guangzhou, Xiguan became a gathering place for wealthy businessmen. For example, the Huizhou merchant family of Zhan Wanbang purchased a mansion in Xiguan here, and his son Zhan Tianyou ("Father of Chinese Railways") was born here. At this time, Enning Road was already a prosperous area with many merchants and residential houses. 🏛️Buildings and streets: The architectural culture of Enning Road combines Lingnan tradition with modern Western style: 1. In 1931, Enning Road was expanded from the old streets and alleys. The road surface can accommodate eight sedan chairs and is known as the "essence of Xiguan arcade architecture." Its arcade group is connected with Shangxiajiu Road and Longjin West Road, forming the longest arcade street in Guangzhou. 2. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, Enning Road was lined with large houses with blue bricks and stone steps, sliding doors and Manchu windows, such as the former residence of Zhan Tianyou and the ancestral home of Bruce Lee, which showed the elegance and practicality of Lingnan folk houses. 🎭 Culture and Intangible Heritage: Enning Road is not only an architectural treasure, but also a living carrier of Lingnan culture: 1. The Eight-Hui Association Hall (the "Whampoa Military Academy" of the Cantonese opera world) and Luan Yu Hall are the spiritual homes of Cantonese opera artists, and folk Cantonese opera performances are still performed there today. 2. The Yongqingfang Intangible Cultural Heritage Street District brings together intangible cultural heritage master studios such as Canton Porcelain, ivory carving, and lion dance, becoming a window for young people to understand traditional crafts. 3. Market life: The clinking sounds of copper shops, the aroma of chicken biscuits, and the "basket borrowing transactions" between neighbors (in the old days, people used baskets to hang money for shopping) continue the fireworks atmosphere of old Guangzhou. 🤓Must-visit attractions: 1. [Cantonese Opera Art Museum]: A perfect fusion of Lingnan gardens and Cantonese opera culture. The central lake view is picturesque and there are often private performances (folk Cantonese opera performances). One photo was taken on the third-floor rooftop of the "Years Post Office" in Yongqingfang, and a photo was taken with the "castle" roof of the museum, instantly creating a retro blockbuster. 2. Bruce Lee’s Ancestral Home: A typical Xiguan mansion with carved beams and columns, and stained glass windows, recording the story of Bruce Lee’s family. 📍 Location: Go straight past the Yongqingfang Archway and turn left at the end of the alley. 3. [Bahe Guild Hall]: The "Whampoa Military Academy" of the Cantonese opera world, with a century-old history. The red walls and green tiles in front of the hall are a classic background. 📍 Address: No. 177, Enning Road. 4. [Movable Type Printing Experience Hall]: The walls are covered with retro characters and prints. You can customize your own seals and experience the charm of traditional craftsmanship. 5. [Qilou Copperware Street]: Copper shops line the street, and the clinking sounds of hand-made copper kettles and pots capture the craftsmanship of old Guangzhou. 📸 Recommended shop: Weixing Copper Shop (No. 145, Qilou Street, Enning Road). [Awesome] Niche Art Experience 1. [Yongqing Heart Brick]: Flower brick wall + old-fashioned electric fan, a nostalgic CP photo-taking spot (No. 125, Qilou Street, Enning Road). 2. Zhongshuge: The first "most beautiful bookstore" in South China, with a black and gold style and a mirrored dome, full of literary and artistic feel. 🚇 Transportation Guide Metro: Exit B of Huangsha Station on Line 1/6, and walk 5 minutes to Yongqingfang Sitting under the arcade, a bowl of sweet soup and a Cantonese song are the most pleasant daily life for Guangzhou people. Come to Xiguan Enning Road to experience the most authentic taste of Guangzhou.