Shamian Clubhouse

Guangzhou


The ‘Red Mansion’ (c 1907), once Shamian’s grandest abode, fuses features of British colonial architecture such as colonnades and louvre windows with the Lingnan fondness for skylights. Sadly it's not open for visitors.

Transportation

  • metro: Line 6 to Culture Park, exit E

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