Living in the Republic of China relics in Xiguan, Guangzhou! Wabi-sabi style guesthouse + rooftop moon bridge photography,

Who would have thought! Discovered a magical guesthouse in old Xiguan that feels like a "time travel to the Republic of China in one second"! Century-old arcade buildings + wabi-sabi aesthetics, LE LABO toiletries + Marshall speakers, close the door to enter a secret time realm, open it to the lively Yongqingfang street life. Stay once and you'll want to come back to Guangzhou for it!

📍The prime spot in old Xiguan! Walk to all the core attractions

• 5 minutes to Yongqingfang: Just step out through the bluestone alley, no need to rush for a ride to shoot the Moon Bridge or browse creative shops

• 10 minutes to unlock authentic Cantonese flavor: Walk to Lychee Bay (the morning mist boat ride is amazing), Xiguan mansions, downstairs are old Guangzhou restaurants like Guangzhou Restaurant, and have Cantonese dim sum for breakfast

• Close to Shamian & Changshou Road metro: Direct access from Changshou Road Station Exit D, 10 minutes by shared bike to Shamian, super convenient for sightseeing and dining!

🏡 Century-old arcade buildings! Every corner full of timeless charm

• The courtyard is so healing: Open the wooden door to mossy stone steps + olive tree, with rattan chairs and tea table set up. Enjoy afternoon tea watching the morning mist over the arcades, as if falling into an old Republic of China dream

• Room details hit the spot: Wooden beams, warm lighting + plain linen bedding, Marshall speakers playing old songs create a great vibe; Dyson hairdryer, LE LABO/Aesop toiletries, top quality all the way

• Rooftop terrace surprise: You can shoot both the lantern sea of Yongqingfang and the lively atmosphere of Lychee Bay at the same time! Use long exposure at night to capture the lanterns, the ambiance is simply divine

📸 Photo tips! Off-the-beaten-path routes without any pitfalls

1. 7 AM: Rent Hanfu from the guesthouse and go to Lychee Bay for the morning mist boat ride, full of ancient charm

2. 11 AM: Visit the Cantonese Opera Art Museum to shoot light and shadow costumes, then stroll through the bluestone alley and discover the rainbow wok ear walls

3. 6 PM: Wait for sunset on the rooftop terrace, shoot the Moon Bridge + old city rooftops, super romantic in the twilight

4. 8 PM: Use long exposure to capture the lantern sea at Yongqingfang, the warm lights in the guesthouse courtyard are also great for photos

💁‍♀️ Service warms your heart! Details full of warmth

• Butler-style service without disturbance: Responds instantly to needs but doesn’t interfere too much, making your stay comfortable and worry-free

• Customized authentic meals: Breakfast is a Cantonese dim sum box (shrimp dumplings + BBQ pork buns are amazing), afternoon tea with hand-brewed coffee/local old tea, the tea canister handwritten with “First brew wakes the spirit, second brew calms the mind” is so touching

• Full of niche experiences: Offers Hanfu rental, mini bar with hand-brew coffee set, perfect for solitude meditation or sharing quiet moments with like-minded people

📌 Guesthouse: MEILIE Ling Guesthouse
📍 Address: No. 159, 161 Fengyuan Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou (Changshou Road Metro Station Exit D)
💰 Per person: 400+ RMB (includes breakfast + quality toiletries! Excellent value)

If you want to experience the lively old Xiguan atmosphere + Republic of China aesthetics in Guangzhou, lock this place in! Only by staying in a century-old arcade building will you understand that Guangzhou’s romance is hidden in time~