Shangxiajiu Walking Street

As one of the three most famous commercial centers in Guangzhou , the Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is about 800 in length with 250 shops on both sides. Opened at 30th September 1995, it is the first commercial pedestrian street in Guangzhou city. It is a showcase of traditional Cantonese architecture, especially pretty at night when lit up. All the shops here are Qilou or sotto porticos (a building structure of South-China's construction style), which make the open market weatherproof. Visitors can also enjoy shopping, entertainment and many kinds of local Canton specialties.