Guangzhou Nanfang Building Heritage Brand Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Guangzhou Nanfang Building Heritage Brand Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

Nanfang Building is a historic high-rise building in Guangzhou, China. At the time of its completion in 1922, it was the tallest building in the country. Since then, it has served as offices, department stores, electronics markets, and hotels.

Itinerary summary

• Address: No.162 Taikang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
• Category: time-honoured Guangzhou brand
• Founded: 1922

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Nanfang Building

Address: No.162 Taikang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Practical info

• Many branches have on-site craft demos.
• Retail: most brands on Tmall / JD / Douyin official stores.
• Hours ~09:00–21:00; holiday hours may vary.
• Flag-store often showcases intangible heritage craft.

Photographs

Yanjiang Lu, Guangzhou in August 2022

Photo: HMGiovanniV · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Guangzhou Liwan Nanfang Dasha 2024-09-30 12.28.40

Photo: 古海岸遗址 · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Guangzhou Liwan Nanfang Dasha 2024-09-30 12.30.40

Photo: 古海岸遗址 · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources

• Nanfang Building: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanfang_Building