Behind the Concrete is a monthly snippet where we introduce a piece of architecture that has a unique design and/or interesting story.
What’s the most luxurious spot in South China to enjoy Cantonese morning tea? Ask any old-timer in Guangzhou and Tangyuan Restaurant will almost certainly top their list.
A grand edifice situated across from the north gate of Liuhua Lake Park, the restaurant practically glows against its subdued backdrop, and is made even more spectacular by the picturesque reflection at its base. Known by locals as ‘The White House’ for its stately presence, the building boasts an area of 5,500 square meters filled with dozens of private rooms, and appears to float on the water of Liuhua Lake.
Open to the public in 1999, it once seduced diners with its scenic environment, luxurious decor and renowned shark fin dishes before it was forced to shut down in September 2015 for failing to meet certain drainage requirements.
In June of last year, Guangzhou’s municipal government decided to turn it into a natural history museum. When the renovations are complete, it will be the first such museum of its kind in the city.
If you’re more interested in a photo of its exterior, however, go now before throngs of tourists disrupt the peaceful scene.
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