The arcades emerging in the early 20^th centuryhave witnessed the business prosperity and local culture of Guangzhou over thepast century. How time flies. The arcades have become old and dilapidated.However, Guangzhou people, particularly the young, have never forgot their lovefor arcades. They open Internet-celebrity stores, drink coffee and makegraffiti on arcades. All these activities make the arcades still fashionable, bustlingand full of human touch. The century-old arcades have been changing along with thepassage of time. Guangzhou people can find their childhood memories here. It isa unique sight of Guangzhou trying to make itself an internationally reputablecity. 

   The large corner arcade located at the intersectionbetween Wende South Road and Wanfu Road has a long corridor as the sidewalk.One side is painted with graffiti customized to its shape. 

    The 160-square-meter 3D graffiti presents different elements at different sides. ThePearl River and sailing on the Guangdong sea are adopted as the theme. Theupper part uses the earth, fish and ocean to outline the concept of ecologicalprotection. The lower part demonstrates elements, including a Xiguan girl bythe Manchu window, a young man of Dongshan, rickshaw and arcades on two sidesof the road. In the long course of history, arcades have been carrying forwardthe prosperous urban look.