Liwan District

Guangzhou, China

Home to Panxi Restaurant, China's largest garden restaurant, serving Guangdong-style cuisine and pastries.

Places in Liwan District

Panxi Restaurant China's largest garden restaurant, serving mainly Guangdong-style cuisine and pastries.

Best time to visit: October to December, when the subtropical humidity eases and temperatures are most comfortable for exploring Yuexiu District and the Pearl River.
Getting around: Yuexiu District anchors central sightseeing around Beijing Road and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, with the old city food districts of Dongshan, Yuexiu, and Liwan nearby, and the Pearl River providing a scenic night-cruise route through the city's most prosperous section.
Currency: Chinese Yuan (¥)
Language: Mandarin Chinese, with strong regional dialects. English is limited.
Timezone: CST (UTC+8)
Current trends: Guangzhou's status as the home of traditional Cantonese cuisine continues to draw the highest restaurant density in China, concentrated around Dongshan, Yuexiu, and Liwan districts, while the Pearl River night cruise and the Chimelong theme park empire, including the world's largest circus, keep expanding the city's family and leisure tourism appeal alongside its luxury hotel scene led by the Four Seasons and Rosewood.

Yuexiu District — Best for Beijing Road, Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and the Museum of the Nanyue King.
Dongshan District — One of the old city areas where the most popular restaurants gather.