The Canton Tower and the Redtory smokestack each serve as benchmarks of their respective eras. As the old city recedes into history, the new city rises prominently in its place. Viewed from Redtory, the old and new cityscapes blend harmoniously.
Often mistaken for a "Red Brick Factory," Redtory was once the renowned Eagle Coin's black bean mackerel cannery. Though it later aimed to become an artistic landmark, it eventually gave way to a food hub.
Now, Redtory has once again closed its doors. Cars in its lot are slowly swallowed by wild grass, but one constant remains: the red brick smokestack, a testament to Guangzhou's past skyline.
This smokestack, standing in quiet juxtaposition with the Canton Tower—Guangzhou's modern urban icon—forms a visual dialogue between eras. The two towers face each other across time and space, each a landmark of its age.
Whether at dawn, during torrential rain, or under a setting sun, in snow-clad moments, or amidst the arc of a rainbow, the interplay of light on these markers of old and new Guangzhou evokes endless possibilities. Sitting by the window, I marvel at the convergence of neon and nature, a vibrant reflection of the city's ever-changing charm.
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Author | Chen Longyan
Photo | Nanfang Plus
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James, Shen He
