Kuí Yuán

Guangzhou


A heritage gem in the historic Dongshan area, Kuí Yuán has a sunny cafe with balcony terrace on its top floor serving coffee, cakes and cocktails. The ground floor has a gallery and the 2nd floor a stylish boutique. Built in 1922, the house is notable for its western architectural features that include colonnaded verandas and a portico.


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