Liwan

district, Guangzhou, China

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Liwan is a district in Guangzhou, China, located in the western part of the Old City. It was significantly enlarged in 2005 when it merged with the Fangcun district. The older section of Liwan retains traditional Chinese housing alongside modern high-rise buildings. The district features Liwan Park and Liuhua Park. A notable area within Liwan is Shamian,

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Old City districts
The original Liwan district occupied the western part of the Old City, as well as a large island in the Pearl River to the west. It too was enlarged considerably in 2005, when it merged with Fangcun district, across the river to the southwest. The old part…
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The original Liwan district occupied the western part of the Old City, as well as a large island in the Pearl River to the west. It too was enlarged considerably in 2005, when it merged with Fangcun district, across the river to the southwest. The old part…
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