To all travellers to Guangzhou,the Liwan District area is a good place to stay,cheap food,big bargains,sourcing of products,tourist spots,olden days Canton buildings and strategic location northeast of Pearl River.

Shangxiajiu Walking Street is in Liwan District, it is one of the most popular commercial centers located in Guangzhou. The street is around 800 meters long and has 250 stores on each side of the street. It is the first ever commercial walking street in the city and was officially opened in 1995.
  The street has a mix of brand name retail stores, clothes shops, fashion accessories, department stores with just about everything. There’s also several buildings packed (opposite Liwan Plaza) with market stalls where you can bargain hard on locally made products, clothes and more.