Dongguan Memory Where History Meets Nostalgia in Arcaded Streets

#discoverchina 📍 Location: Guancheng District, Dongguan 🏛 Architecture Style: Qilou (骑楼) – Southern China’s iconic arcade buildings 📜 Historical Significance: - Built in the 1920s–1940s, blending Lingnan and Western colonial styles - Once the commercial heart of old Dongguan, housing tea houses, pharmacies, and fabric shops - Part of Dongguan’s "Urban Memory" revitalization project 🎫 Admission: Free (open-air area) ⏰ Best Time to Visit: - Morning (8–10AM): Quiet, ideal for photography - Evening (6–9PM): Lively atmosphere with street performers 🚇 Transport: - Metro: Dongguan Line 1 to Ximenlou Station (Exit B), then 5-min walk