Lychee Bay is divided into old and new parts. Old part location in Rainbow bridge, while new part stretches from Longjin Road to Duobao Road. Now Lychee Bay is the latter one. For a long time, it’s home of many celebrities and tycoon, now it is a famous waterway site in Guangzhou combining historic architecture with typical Lingnan style.

What’s to see and do

Liang Clan Academy

Liang Clan Academy, located in the north facing the south, is a typical grand ancestral architecture with Lingnan style. It built in the Ming dynasty with hard peak, sharp - shaped hermitage fire gable, regular gray cylinder tile, black brick stone foot. Now, this building is still well-preserved and uses for the tourist information service center, which displays the exhibition about the change of Lychee Bay.

Wenjing Antique Street

After investing 5.8 million dollars, a brand-new Wenjing Antique Street shows to all visitors. More than 400 stores selling different kinds of antique items such as porcelain, painting, furniture, jade, even local traditional craftsmanship items etc, besides, many famous masters also run their studio here. It’s the largest and professional antique street in Guangzhou.

Sai Kwan Mansion

Sai Kwan Mansion is a traditional folk residence with Lingnan characteristics in Lychee Bay, which was built by celebrities and tycoon in the late Qing dynasty. Experience a unique atmosphere and have a glimpse of the lifestyle of the old Guangzhou. Take a leisurely stroll in the mansion and trace the history from its relics.

Ren Wei Temple

Ren Wei Temple, covering an area of 2,200 square meters, is the temple serving for Zhenwu Emperor of Taoism. The painting and carving in the temple are quite magnificent. During the temple affair on 8 Feb of the Chinese lunar calendar, visitors will gather to worship and sing song to celebrate.  

Wen Tower

Wen Tower, also called Wenbi Tower or Wenchang Tower, is a historic tower built in the Ming dynasty. An ancient gigantic banyan tree grows at the side of the tower for more than 550 years. Many visitors will come here to pray for good grades.

Boat riding and flower

Enjoy a scenic boat and relax in the beautiful landscape, even purchase flowers on the boat on Spring Festival, listen to the melody and appreciate beautiful views along the way.

Folk activities

Or enjoy the vivid like festive lanterns on the trees or buildings decorated during Lantern Festival, make this place so stunning, besides, guess the lantern riddles, release floating river lanterns on the river, watch traditional wedding show etc, which brings unique travel experience to travelers and local citizens. On 3rd March of the Chinese lunar calendar, a serious of activities will be held, such as lion dancing, pray for good grades at Wen Tower, folk martial arts and acrobatics etc.