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From movie set to modern hotspot – Zhuhai old town's reborn

xiangzhou.goguangdong.com.cn Updated: August 22, 2025
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In 1999, Stephen Chow filmed scenes for Shaolin Soccer on Xiamai Road in Zhuhai's Shishan sub-district. Twenty-six years later, Chunfang Barber Shop's scissors are still snipping, while the street blooms with flowers and greenery.

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Chunfang Barber Shop in the movie Shaolin Soccer. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Inside the salon, walls display cast photos; across the street, a half football seems to crash into a wall, forming a popular photo spot. The former "Sweet Heart Steamed Bun" store is now a guardhouse, but a large bun mural allows the aroma to evoke memories across time.

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Football embedded in wall artwork. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Xiangshan Park has been revitalized with abundant trees providing shade. Meanwhile, Guanghua Street preserves historic wells and walls, while incorporating cafes and innovative shops, merging a sense of nostalgia with contemporary trends.

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Xiangshan Park. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

In recent years, Zhuhai has renovated its historic streets without tearing them down, preserving charm and memory while ensuring the district stays lively and youthful.