Sunwen West Road Pedestrian Street
孙文西路文化旅游步行街
A century-old street of arcade buildings, home to Shiqi's time-honored specialties such as roast pigeon, almond cookies, and shredded papaya. It is ideal for an urban stroll and food hunting.
Sunwen West Road is Zhongshan's most representative arcade street. It was built in the late Qing and early Republican period. Roughly 500 meters long, it has well-preserved arcade facades that blend Chinese and Western styles, earning it the nickname 'The Bund of Zhongshan.' The street is home to time-honored shops and snack stalls, including Zuixiangyuan almond cookies, Shiqi roast pigeon, Shaxi herbal tea, and shredded papaya. At the entrance stands a bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen. The west end connects to the Qijiang River and Qijiang Park, and on the east side you can climb Yandun Hill to see the Fufeng Literary Pagoda.
The pedestrian street is free and open all day. Most shops operate from 10:00 to 22:00. It is best to visit in the evening and have dinner along the way.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops approx. 10:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Yandun Hill & Fufeng Pagoda
- Zhongshan Museum & Overseas Chinese History Museum
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Zhongshan)
- Yixian Lake Park
- Qijiang Park
- Zimaling Park
- Jinzhong Lake Park (Dajianshan)
- Zhan Garden