Tangjiawan Historic Town Cultural Street

Cultural heritage

Tangjiawan Historic Town is an old town on the Pearl River estuary that was among the earlier areas of modern China to engage with the wider world, and the birthplace of several notable modern figures, giving it deep cultural roots. The town preserves its old streets and architecture and carries on Cantonese food customs such as tea cakes, making it a representative district for Zhuhai's modern history and Lingnan water-town culture.

Visiting: Strolling the town, visitors can wander old lanes, Lingnan-style homes, and historic buildings, sensing the atmosphere left by early East-West encounters. You can also learn about local food customs such as Tangjiawan tea cakes, taking in the town's distinctive blend of historical memory and everyday life.