Shanfang Rest Station opened to the public on June 19 as the first part of a transformation-upgrade to preserve and develop century-old Tangjia Town in the Zhuhai National Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone.

The two-story retro architecture is sited at the former Tangjia Commune Canteen on 27 Shanfang Road. The major structure, with a floorage of 243 sq m (291 sq yd), has a strip foundation, steel pitched roof, aerated-brick walls, and gray bricks consistent with the ancient town in architectural style.

Shanfang Rest Station

Public areas inside are equipped with clean restrooms while the outside of the rest station is adorned with green bamboo, bougainvillea, moth orchids, and reineckia carnea.

Locals and travelers can rest their feet and wait for free electric sightseeing vehicles to tour the town, which has various heritage structures on old roads and streets including Wangci Shanfang House, Tang Ruizhi Family Shrine, and Gongleyuan Park.

Meanwhile, the rest stations also offer charge, repair, and maintenance services for electric sightseeing vehicles.

Electric sightseeing vehicle [Photos courtesy nanfangplus]