Kaiping Sanbu Republic of China Arcade Buildings Travel Guide

Kaiping Sanbu 🌳 authentic Republic of China arcade buildings||| 👣Stepping away from the bustling Kaiping Diaolou scenic area, avoiding the crowds, spending an afternoon in the downtown area of Kaiping to see the authentic arcade buildings is also a nice experience. This place used to be the throat to western Guangdong and Guangxi, with merchants from Jiangmen and Guangzhou coming here to do business. During the Republic of China period, Sanbu was the largest commercial center in the middle and upper reaches of the Tanjiang River, known as 'Little Guangzhou'. Although it now appears somewhat dilapidated due to years of neglect, one can still glimpse its former glory. 🏮The Sanbu arcade building cluster is located along the Tanjiang River in Kaiping City, collectively referring to Changsha Bu, Dihai Bu, and Xinchang Bu. The main arcade streets are concentrated in Dihai and Xinchang, covering a large area. It might take two to three hours to walk through the entire area. Due to the disrepair of most arcade buildings over the years, they have become dangerous buildings, and some residents and merchants in certain areas have moved out awaiting renovation. ✅Location: You can locate Kaiping City's Fengcai Hall or nearby Fengcai Road/Zhonghe Road. The area is large, so you can take your time exploring. 👅Nearby delicacies: Bamboo Flavor Pavilion · Special Bamboo Tube Rice (No. 17 Xiangdi Road, Sanbu Sub-district), a very ordinary-looking small restaurant, but surprisingly every dish is delicious, with no disappointments. 🌈Tips: 1️⃣The Sanbu arcade building cluster is not a scenic spot, and the streets are open to vehicular traffic. Although there are few cars, they tend to drive fast, so be careful when taking photos. 2️⃣Some buildings have become dangerous, and when it's windy, objects may be blown down. Pay attention to falling objects to avoid accidents. 3️⃣There are no places nearby to store luggage. If you are not on a self-driving tour, it is recommended to store your luggage at a hotel or station first, as dragging luggage around can somewhat affect the experience.