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Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Road is a massive warren of old shops in the heart of Old Guangzhou. There's a wide variety of street stalls selling a large selection of delicious edibles. Beijing Pedestrian Road makes no pretense at being anything other than a neon-draped pedestrian mall, similar to Beijing's Wangfujing or Shanghai's East Nanjing Road. Noisy and fun, the street is lined with cheap food stalls, cafés, and fast-food chains.
This mega mall (one of the largest in Guangzhou) is worth a visit if you want to get a sense of Guangzhou's rapidly growing middle class. There are hundreds of stores, many of them well-known international chains including the likes of Nike, H&M, and Benefit.
