Fangcun District

Fangcun District was a former administrative area in southwest Guangzhou that stretched along the southern bank of the Pearl River. The region was densely populated with residential neighborhoods and extensive horticultural zones that shaped the city's southwestern landscape.

The district was established in 1949 following the Communist Party's takeover of Guangzhou and remained independent until 2005. Its merger with Liwan District concluded its existence as a separate administrative entity.

The district was long known for flower and ornamental plant cultivation, with numerous nurseries breeding perennials and woody plants for centuries. This heritage shaped how the area looked and made it a major hub for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

The area connects to central Guangzhou through the Huadiwan subway station, offering direct access to main transportation routes. Visitors find good links to commercial zones and other parts of the city from this location.

European botanists sourced plant species from Fangcun's nurseries in the 19th century for their botanical collections. This international connection helped distribute local plant varieties around the world.