Liwan, Guangzhou

Name: Liwan
Address: Guangzhou, China

#42 among attractions in Guangzhou

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Liwan District is one of 11 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, China. The district is split into two parts by the Pearl River: Xiguan in the northeast and Fangcun in the southwest. ()

Alternative names: Area: 24.09 mi²Coordinates: 23°7'43"N, 113°14'21"E

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Liwan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King.

1.3 miSE
Gothic-style cathedral completed in 1888
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guangzhou
33 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Guangzhou, the Sacred Heart Cathedral stands as an architectural marvel and a beacon of faith. Completed in 1888, this Roman Catholic cathedral is the largest of its kind in Southern China and is often referred to as the 'Notre-Dame of...
~740 ftNE
Museum
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Guangzhou
4 min walk • The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, nestled in the bustling city of Guangzhou, stands as a testament to traditional Chinese architecture and art. Now functioning as a museum, this historic site was originally built in 1894 by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors'...
1 miE
Ancient Buddhist temple complex
Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Guangzhou
26 min walk • The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees is an ancient Buddhist temple located in the bustling city of Guangzhou, China. This serene oasis of spirituality has stood the test of time, with its history stretching back to 537 AD during the Liang Dynasty.
1.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Guangzhou
35 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Guangzhou, the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King is a cultural jewel that offers a unique glimpse into China's ancient history. This archaeological treasure trove, which was discovered in 1983, is dedicated to the second ruler...
0.8 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Guangxiao Temple, Guangzhou
21 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Guangzhou, Guangxiao Temple stands as a beacon of tranquility and a testament to the city's rich spiritual heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple, one of the oldest in China, dates back to the fourth century and has been a site of...
1 miE
Mosque
Huaisheng Mosque, Guangzhou
25 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Guangzhou, China, Huaisheng Mosque stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and its historical significance as a nexus of Islamic culture in the Far East. Known to be one of the oldest mosques in China, Huaisheng...
0.7 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hualin Temple, Guangzhou
17 min walk • Hualin Temple, also known as the Temple of the Five Hundred Genii or Gods, is a Buddhist temple in Guangzhou, China.
1.1 miE
Temple, History museum
Temple of the Five Immortals, Guangzhou
28 min walk • The Temple of the Five Immortals, formerly translated as the Temple of the Five Genii, is a Taoist temple in Guangzhou, Guangdong, in China. It lies beside the junction of West Huifu Road and Liurong Rd.
1.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Folly fort, Guangzhou
38 min walk • A folly fort or just folly is a specific type of fort built in shallow water, near the shore, in the second half of the 19th century.
1.6 miNE
Park
Canton Orchid Garden, Guangzhou
41 min walk • Guangzhou Orchid Garden is located at the intersection of Jiefang North Road and Huanshi West Road in Guangzhou, China, opposite Yuexiu Park. Covering an area of 39,000 square meters, it is the first theme park in China that focuses on cultivating...
1.2 miS
Park
Cultral Park, Guangzhou
31 min walk • Guangzhou Culture Park is a park located in Guangzhou City, China, near the Pearl River. It is a comprehensive cultural and recreational place mainly for propaganda and exhibition, recreation and sports, landscaping and amusement activities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Liwan?

Nearby attractions include Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Guangzhou (3 min walk), Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Guangzhou (4 min walk), Chen Clan Academy, Guangzhou (14 min walk), Hualin Temple, Guangzhou (17 min walk).

How to get to Liwan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Liwan:

Bus

Chen Clan Academy • Lines: 104路环线(往中山八路方向), 104路环线(往海印桥方向), 105路(往棠安路方向), 105路(往黄沙方向), 107路(往中山八路方向), 107路(往花城广场西方向), 128路(往海印桥方向), 128路(往珠岛花园方向), 17, 193路(往广卫路方向), 193路(往汾水小区方向), 204路(往坦尾方向), 204路(往珠江帝景苑方向), 233路(往滘口客运站方向), 233路(往火车东站方向), 250路(往泮塘方向), 250路(往石榴岗方向), 413路环线(往南岸路方向), 413路环线(往陈家祠方向), 85路(往天平架方向), 85路(往芳村大道西方向), 88路(往沥滘路西方向), 88路(往西场方向), 夜27路(往滘口客运站方向), 夜27路(往车陂方向), 夜2路(往石潭西路口方向), 夜30路(往沥滘路西方向), 夜30路(往罗冲围方向), 夜31路(往海印桥方向), 夜31路(往珠岛花园方向), 广205路(往康王路方向), 广205路(往白沙方向), 广286路(往广卫路方向), 广286路(往黄岐第一城方向), 旅游1线(往云台花园方向), 旅游1线(往滘口客运站方向), 旅游2线(往珠江帝景苑方向), 旅游2线(往芳村大道西方向), 西关风情线(逆时针环线) (2 min walk)

Metro

Chen Clan Academy • Lines: 1, 8 (4 min walk)
Changshou Lu • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Train

Guangzhouxi (22 min walk)

Ferry

Union Pier • Lines: S8 (39 min walk)
Kiankow Ferry • Lines: S8 (41 min walk)