Cobblestone lanes and wok-ear houses welcome streams of visitors; wooden sliding gates and oyster-shell walls stand in timeless light. The air hums with Cantonese opera and the vibrant beats of Yingge dance, while local artisans and new industries weave the future into this rich tapestry.

Under the steady drive of the“Hundred, Thousand, and Ten Thousand Project,”Guangdong's historic towns have transformed into living museums of Lingnan culture. At its heart, the work to preserve and develop these towns is a profound act of cultural excavation and creative operation. 

This seventh chapter of Guangdong Grows Greater series spotlights 18 such towns, including Guangzhou's Shawan Ancient Town. Across Lingnan, a magnificent scroll of thriving life and beauty continues to unfurl.

Source: Guangzhou Daily
English Author & Editor: Lyu Yun