Photos|Explore Guangzhou's Xiguan with 'Lili Mini Bus' and two new routes
  • 来源:羊城晚报 云上岭南
  • 作者:马思泳、陈秋明
  • 发表时间:2023-07-13 23:01

Looking for a convenient and quick way to explore the old city area? Look no further than the "Lili Mini Bus" that will take you on a journey through Xiguan, making your experience hassle-free! On the morning of July 12th, the "Discovering Xiguan - Boutique Tourism Routes Promotion and Launch of Xiguan Cultural and Tourism Bus" event was held at the Shangxiajiu Square in Guangzhou's Liwan District. Six uniquely designed Xiguan cultural and tourism buses, known as "Lili Mini Bus", were officially introduced, with two new routes: the Millennium Xiguan Essence Circular Route and the Ancient and Modern Xiguan Enjoyment Bi-directional Route.

Liwan District, an old city area of Guangzhou, faces challenges with narrow roads, one-way streets, and limited parking, making it relatively inconvenient for both residents and tourists. In order to better serve the public, the Liwan District Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports collaborated with Guangzhou Sunshine Bus to optimize and extend the "Yongqing Fang Line" of the convenience bus, rollingout the Millennium Xiguan Essence Circular Route and the Ancient and Modern Xiguan Enjoyment Bi-directional Route.

According to He Minting, a staff member of the Liwan District Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports, "The two new routes will connect various cultural and tourism hotspots scattered throughout Xiguan, allowing residents and tourists to easily reach the core attractions, explore the streets and alleys of Xiguan, and immerse themselves in the authentic thousand-year-old Xiguan charm. It will facilitate bus rides for residents and tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery, explore history, and savor delicious cuisines."

Elements such as lychee, dim sum, and kittens that can be found in the streets and alleys of Liwan District in Guangzhou are beautifully depicted on the exteriors of the "Lili Mini Bus" vehicles. Each bus contains different "Cantonese TV" and "Xiguan Fun Facts", as well as a Liwan cultural and tourism information rack, providing residents and tourists with free access to tourism maps, promotional brochures, and more.

The two newly launched cultural and tourism bus routes are as follows: the Millennium Xiguan Essence Circular Route, starting and ending at Shamian Island  (Guangdong Victory Hotel ), spans a total of 10 kilometers and includes 15 stops such as Xidi Wharf, Yongqing Fang, Lizhiwan Creek Scenic Area, and Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. The Ancient and Modern Xiguan Enjoyment Bi-directional Route, starting and ending at Chen Clan Academy and Guangzhou Railway Museum, respectively, covers approximately 6 kilometers with eight stops, including HualinTemple (until 1654, formerly known as Xilai Monastery), Lizhiwan Creek Scenic Area, Yongqing Fang, and Huangsha Seafood Market.

The Xiguan cultural and tourism bus service operates from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with eightvehicles running at approximately 10-minute intervals. Ticket prices are set at 3 yuan for a single ride and 10 yuan for a combination ticket, which can be used on both routes and is valid for the day of purchase. It is important to note that these fares are not eligible for theYangcheng Tong card discount. The interchange stations for the overlapping stops of the two routes are Yongqing Fang, Lizhiwan Creek Scenic Area, and Liwan Museum. Zhou Linhua, a spokesperson, reminds passengers, "If you want to purchase a combination ticket, you can signal the driver, and they will issue the combination ticket voucher."

With the introduction of these new routes, residents and tourists can now easily access the core attractions, explore the streets and alleys of Xiguan, and immerse themselves in the authentic thousand-year-old Xiguan charm.

图集|坐“荔荔小巴”玩转广州西关,两条线路上新

如何逛老城区?“荔荔小巴”带你玩转西关,方便快捷!7月12日上午,广州荔湾区“遇见西关——荔湾区精品旅游线路推介暨西关文旅巴士首发活动”在广州市荔湾区上下九广场举行。6台各具特色的西关文旅巴士——“荔荔小巴”正式亮相,涵盖两条新路线,包括千年西关精华循环线和古今西关漫享双向线。

据悉,荔湾区是广州市的老城区,荔湾北片的西关地区由于地处旧城区,道路窄小、单行线多、停车困难,市民游客出行相对不便。为了更好地服务市民游客,荔湾区文广旅体局联动广州新穗巴士有限公司,将便民车“永庆坊1线”线路优化延长,打造千年西关精华循环线和古今西关漫享双向线两条西关文旅巴士线。

荔湾区文广旅体局工作人员贺敏婷表示:“此次上新的两条线路把诸多散落在西关各处的文旅热点通过小巴线路串联起来,让市民游客能够轻松、便捷地到达各处核心景点,深入西关大街小巷,沉浸式品味千年西关地道风情,方便市民游客搭乘巴士赏美景、阅历史、品佳肴。”

荔枝、点心、小猫……这些在广州荔湾区街头小巷可以看到的元素被印在“荔荔小巴”车身上。每台车里都藏有不一样的“粤语TV”和“西关冷知识”,还设有荔湾文旅资料架,供市民游客免费取阅文旅地图、宣传小册子等。

此次上新的两条文旅巴士线路——千年西关精华循环线,起止点为沙面(广东胜利宾馆),全长10公里,共设西堤码头、永庆坊、荔枝湾景区、上下九步行街等15个站点;古今西关漫享双向线,起止点为陈家祠、广州铁路博物馆,单程约6公里,共设华林寺(西来初地)、荔枝湾景区、永庆坊、黄沙水产市场等8个站点。

据悉,西关文旅巴士服务时间为9:00-19:00,配备8台营运车辆,大约10分钟一趟车。票价方面,次票3元、套票10元,购买套票两条线路通用,当天有效。值得注意的是,以上均不参与羊城通卡优惠乘车。两条线路重叠的换乘站点分别有永庆坊、荔枝湾景区、荔湾博物馆。周林华提醒:“如果需要购买套票的市民游客可以向司机示意,司机会向乘客出具套票凭证。”

市民游客能够轻松、便捷地到达各处核心景点,深入西关大街小巷,沉浸式品味千年西关地道风情。

文|羊城晚报全媒体记者 马思泳 通讯员 荔宣
图|羊城晚报全媒体记者 陈秋明
翻译|刘佳慧
责编 | 王楠
校对 | 周勇

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