Guangzhou Travel｜Totally Smitten by This Homestay!!!!!

🌿 A local friend sold me with one line: "To experience authentic Guangzhou in Liwan, you MUST stay here!"
And MEILIE Ling·Xiguan Homestay absolutely delivered! After exploring Yongqing Fang and Lychee Bay, the highlight was curling up in this century-old arcade building at night—so full of character!

📍 How to explore Liwan, Guangzhou? Here’s my insider route:
✅ Yongqing Fang: Hit up artsy markets and catch Cantonese opera performances
✅ Lychee Bay Canal: Boat rides by ancient waterways, stunning night views
✅ Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street: Old Cantonese alleys + souvenir shopping
✅ Pantang Wuyue: Hidden watertown charm steeped in Guangzhou memories
All walkable—the homestay’s location is unbeatable!

🛏 MEILIE Ling·Xiguan Homestay highlights:
✔ Century-old arcade, former residence of Guangdong warlord Chen Jitang—red bricks, green tiles, sliding wooden doors, and Manchu windows ooze Cantonese charm
✔ Preserves original architecture with Japanese gardens + rooftop gardens (photo heaven!)
✔ Rooms feature minibar, Dyson hairdryer, Marshall speakers—next-level details
✔ Breakfast blends Cantonese and Western; authentic late-night Cantonese snacks available
✔ Bar, café, and travel photography services—perfect for photos, chilling, or drinks
Recommended room: Balcony suite—listening to the old city’s sounds at night feels like time travel

💡 Pro tip:
This renovated heritage building is newly opened with pristine modern amenities. Just 5 mins from Changshou Lu metro, super convenient for Shangxiajiu and Yongqing Fang. The butler service is ultra-thoughtful, and their travel photography is ideal for couples or besties.

💭 My Guangzhou epiphany:
Roaming old Xiguan made me truly grasp Guangzhou’s laid-back vibe and living heritage. Staying at MEILIE Ling felt like "borrowing a home"—the blend of Cantonese culture and historic arcade architecture made this trip unforgettable.