Xiguan is only the urban-rural junction outside Guangzhou in the early Qing Dynasty. At that time, Litchi Bay and Pantang in the western suburbs were still water towns. Later, with the establishment of thirteen banks, Xiguan rose rapidly, becoming the concentration place of all economic factors in Guangzhou at that time and also the gathering place of tycoons.
There are import and export trade terminals, various warehouses and warehouses, as well as commercial organizations and foreign firms from various countries, and the famous comprador base XIII is here. China's earliest customs office and Guangdong's largest post office were also established. There is also the "sand surface" at the southern end of Xiguan, which is the British Concession.
Xiguan tourist attractions
Lai Chi Wan 1
Litchi Bay, called Xixi in ancient times, is a stream flowing through Xiguan area. Historically, it is famous for planting litchi. "A bay is green in spring and litchi on both sides is red" has become a poem handed down from generation to generation.
2. Xiguan Antique City
Guangzhou people have a long history of playing with antiques. In the late Qing Dynasty, there was a "skylight market" for antiques, calligraphy and paintings and ancient books in the square near Hualin Temple. It was not until 1938 that Guangzhou fell that it gradually declined.
3. Liwan Museum
Liwan Museum, located on the Litchi Bay, was established in199665438+February. It is the first district-level museum in Guangdong Province to collect, display and study the history, culture and folk customs of Liwan. The museum has more than 2,000 collections in seven categories.