Haizhu South Road in Yuexiu District is steeped in the commercial legacy of old Guangzhou. Named after the ancient Haizhu Rock, it served as a trading hub for foreign vessels as early as the Song Dynasty (960–1279) and later developed into a top wholesale hub for dried seafood and cured meats during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912). In 1932, arcade buildings rose here, making it one of the city's early commercial business districts.

​Looking for a glimpse of old Guangzhou? Head to Shibafu South and North Roads in Liwan District, where time-honored shops and historic streets reflect the city's centuries-old commercial heritage.

​The lotus flowers are in full bloom in Hongshan Village, Huadu District, Guangzhou. As a little train winds its way through the lotus ponds, the poetic scene of "endless lotus leaves stretching to the horizon" and "lotus blossoms glowing in the sunlight" comes vividly to life before your eyes.