Dongguan Xiabafang｜Dongguan Gulangyu｜Dongguan Little Lijiang

The Pearl River Delta's Dongguan has always been renowned as the manufacturing capital of the world. The most common impression of this city is the 'world factory'! However, upon visiting, one discovers that Dongguan is also a fresh, romantic, and artistic city! It is known as the 'Dongguan Gulangyu' and 'Guancheng Little Lijiang'. This place is the historical ancient village of Xiabafang, rich in Hakka culture! Xiabafang is located in the Batou Community of Wanjiang Street, Dongguan City, at the junction of Wanjiang, Nancheng, and Guancheng. It gathers the essence of Hakka culture and well preserves ancient buildings such as the Zhan Ancestral Hall and the Shaoguang Zhan Public Hall. It is a typical Lingnan water village from the Ming and Qing dynasties and is one of the most well-preserved Lingnan water villages in the Pearl River Delta, known as the 'Lingnan Water Village Cultural Museum' of Dongguan City! 📍Address: Xiabafang, Wanjiang District, Dongguan City 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to Xiabafang Parking Lot 🅿️Parking: Free 🚌Bus: Take routes 11, 21, 25, or 29 to 'Batou New Village' stop 🎫Tickets: Free ⏰Hours: All day 🌈Scenic Features 1️⃣ Xiabafang is not as large as Gulangyu or Lijiang, but it has a similar charm. Many shops and inns here are decorated in a fresh and artistic style, reminiscent of the romantic Gulangyu; 2️⃣ Many shops here have bars, especially at night when the colorful lights create an atmosphere similar to Lijiang; 3️⃣ There is a river next to the bar area, with lush trees on both sides. The presence of water adds a lot of charm to Xiabafang. Walking along the river is very pleasant; 4️⃣ Inside, there are various crisscrossing alleys, mostly arranged in a grid pattern, making it hard to get lost. Wandering through these alleys, the view opens up unexpectedly, giving a sense of 'after endless mountains and rivers that leave doubt whether there is a path out, suddenly one encounters the shade of willows, bright flowers, and a lovely village'. Surprises often await ahead, making exploration fun; 5️⃣ Xiabafang has many restaurants converted from old buildings, full of nostalgic feelings! Local delicacies are a must-try! ❣️Overall, Xiabafang is relatively quiet, unlike other bustling bar streets. It's a great place for couples or friends to relax and chat. Without noisy crowds, one can relieve work stress, have a few drinks, talk about life, and temporarily forget all worries...