The Columbia Circle Panyu Road neighborhood has been picked by the city authority as a neighborhood for tourism and leisure, becoming the third of its kind in Changning after Yuyuan Road and Wuyi Road.

It is located at 1262 Yan’an Road W., in the middle area of three historical and scenic areas: Xinhua Road, Yuyuan Road, Hengshan Road and Fuxing Road. 

It was previously part of the “Colombian Circle,” planned and designed by renowned architect László Hudec, with a history dating back to the 1920s.

The neighborhood adheres to the concept of “respecting historical context, preserving urban memory, diverse sharing and symbiosis, creating public spaces, and stimulating urban vitality,” perfectly integrating historical buildings, modern industrial buildings, and green buildings.

The first phase of the neighborhood preserved three historical buildings and 11 industrial buildings. The second phase is more like an open botanical garden, creating a vertical pedestrian system through squares, gardens, and corridors. 

The building volume is staggered and stacked, and the greenery extends from the outdoor space on the first floor to the terrace on the second floor, all the way to the building facade, forming a comfortable public space.

The round the clock operation mode combined with intelligent management has enabled the neighborhood to break through the time limit. 

During the day, makers shuttle between open office and cafes. At night, the outdoor bars, light markets, and the VR experience hall by the swimming pool are popular.

Editor: Li Xinran