Creative Beishan
1 min readAn Amazing Concentration of Emerging Variations on Ancient Themes
May
Beishan World Music Festival
October
Beishan International Jazz Festival
Tingyun Bookstore
BeiShan Ju
Xiaomi Bakery
Suhe Vegetarian Lifestyle
The charm of the city’s Beishan neighborhood-the cultural, if not geographical, heart of Zhuhai-is its juxtaposition of old and new, and a stunning blend of art and life. Here, tradition is not ossified, but feted along with innovation and joie de vivre.
Everything here is profoundly artsy, yet somehow homey and natural at the same time. Indulge in the village’s electrifying music seasons or revel in the peace and quiet of this urban sanctuary; it all depends on your moods. Temples, ancestral halls and Republican theaters coexist with so-chic-it-hurts art galleries, stylish breakfast-and-bed places, snazzy restaurants, al fresco spots, exquisite florists and heartfelt bakeries; jazz schools and “guqin”studios stand in harmony with Mahjong parlors, dumpling vendors and wet markets, complete with avant-garde sculptures and a limitless, twinkling flow of Chopin’s “Impromptu” interlacing with the fragrance of jazz.
