Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street (), or simply as Shangxiajiu (), is a commercial

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. It is the first business street in Guangzhou, and it opened in September 1995.Shangxiajiu Street and Lingnan Culture
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Located in the old town of Xiguan (), it stretches from Shangjiu Road () and Xiajiu Road () in the east to Dishifu Road () in the west, and traverses Baohua Road () and Wenchang Road (), about long with more than 300 shops.Shangxiajiu Street and Lingnan Culture
Shangxiajiu is composed of the unique and historical architecture based on Tong Lau and

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, featuring the characteristics of

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an and Chinese styles. It has a group of old famous stores, such as the Guangzhou Garment Store, the Herring Shoes and Hats Store, and the Dalu Clock and Watch Store. It also has some well-known restaurants, including the Guangzhou Restaurant (廣州酒家), the Taotaoju Restaurant (陶陶居), Wenchang Chicken (文昌雞), and Taotao Ginger and Onion Chicken (薑蔥雞).

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