Shawan Ancient Town – Guangzhou Scenic Spot

Shawan Ancient Town – Guangzhou Scenic Spot

Shawan Ancient Town (沙湾古镇) is an 800 year old town located in Panyu District of Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, southern China, founded during the Song Dynasty. It’s traditionally linked to the historical and folk Lingan culture.

The Town area covers 153 hectares and it’s divided into an east village, west village, and north village. Guangdong dessert Jiang Zhuang Nai, a ginger-flavored milk curd, originated in Shawan.

In terms of tangible cultural heritage, a large number of ancestral halls, temples and other ancient buildings, commercial sites and residential sites are well preserved.

In terms of intangible cultural heritage, clan cultures and folk beliefs with regional characteristics have been formed, and folk arts such as Guangdong music, Dragon and Lion Dance.

Video Source: 流芳八百年｜廣州番禺沙灣古鎮｜Shawan ancient town from HAMFAI YANG on Youtube ⁄ CC BY