Redtory
Redtory
3.5
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HappyDragon0201
Beijing, China1,661 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
When I arrived some of the buildings were being destroyed. Very strange feeling because a lot of tenants were out of business and not many people even on weekend. I am not sure if this place still exists few months later. If they make the art zone smaller size and put all the retailers and art galleries, it may still chance to survive. So sad as some of the buildings and objects are very unique.
Written 12 July 2019
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Douglas M
Guangzhou, China3,343 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Rather than demolishing a mid 20th century industrial site complete with railway stations the powers that be have decided to turn it into a centre for the arts and creative design. The buildings that haven't been demolished or are too decayed are occupied have been put to various uses.
Some are occupied by seried rows of 'workers' starting at computer screens. What are they doing? No idea as there's no explanation and visitors are not welcome. There are are 'art' galleries but many were closed and those that weren't were not particulary inviting and wanted 20Yuan.
Some of the buildings have been modernised for video production and architecture businesses.
The cafes weren't doing much business, not surprising when they are asking 48Yuan (say £6) for a cup of coffee. The restaurant were equally pricy.
There are a few boutique shops, SWMBO reckoned they were selling over-priced tat but Harry Potter sorting hats were a bargin.
A couple of buildings have been turned into private schools, they were making use of the five-a-side football pitches.
There are various derelict and rusty machines scattered around the site, I thought they were waiting for the scrap man but actually they are 'art' installations.
The place attracts 'art' students armed with the college standard issue Canon camera who spend there time photographing each other or their mobile phone. Not a drawing pad in sight.
We even stumbled across a group of Amercans and Chinese making a video of a guy exercising much to the bemusment of the locals.
But somehow the place has character, very little traffic, trees with birds singing, relaxed activity, so much different from the city. The site is being transformed into something so much more cerebal than the commercial city.
Too early to say if it'll defy the developers wrecking ball but I hope so.
All I can say is go and see for yourself, you may like it. Me? I can't make up my mind, maybe another visit later in the year is called for.
Some are occupied by seried rows of 'workers' starting at computer screens. What are they doing? No idea as there's no explanation and visitors are not welcome. There are are 'art' galleries but many were closed and those that weren't were not particulary inviting and wanted 20Yuan.
Some of the buildings have been modernised for video production and architecture businesses.
The cafes weren't doing much business, not surprising when they are asking 48Yuan (say £6) for a cup of coffee. The restaurant were equally pricy.
There are a few boutique shops, SWMBO reckoned they were selling over-priced tat but Harry Potter sorting hats were a bargin.
A couple of buildings have been turned into private schools, they were making use of the five-a-side football pitches.
There are various derelict and rusty machines scattered around the site, I thought they were waiting for the scrap man but actually they are 'art' installations.
The place attracts 'art' students armed with the college standard issue Canon camera who spend there time photographing each other or their mobile phone. Not a drawing pad in sight.
We even stumbled across a group of Amercans and Chinese making a video of a guy exercising much to the bemusment of the locals.
But somehow the place has character, very little traffic, trees with birds singing, relaxed activity, so much different from the city. The site is being transformed into something so much more cerebal than the commercial city.
Too early to say if it'll defy the developers wrecking ball but I hope so.
All I can say is go and see for yourself, you may like it. Me? I can't make up my mind, maybe another visit later in the year is called for.
Written 22 February 2017
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GlobetrotterJSH
Gold Coast, Australia452 contributions
Mar 2012 • Solo
I had a free day in Guangzhou and I'm glad I went here. Head towards the "E" section. There's numerous free art galleries where you could spend minutes or hours depending on your tastes and interesting cafes and restaurants. Not crowded and very relaxing... also nearby and on the opposite side of Redtory is a very interesting housing estate with hidden narrow alleyways and merchants selling all sorts of things including pigs heads and testicles.
Written 3 March 2012
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Marcus Lee
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
The website didn't warn us, but the Redtory has been shut since November 2019. We exited Yuancun metro station, walked about 2km and there it was, all shut and buildings were mostly torn down. Read the sign (in Chinese) and the notice to close the place was given since 2017.
Nothing else in the surrounding area too. Trekked another 2km back to the metro station. Bummed.
Nothing else in the surrounding area too. Trekked another 2km back to the metro station. Bummed.
Written 31 December 2019
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atwos63
Geneva, Switzerland42 contributions
Mar 2019
As I had been warned by the comments posted here I did have low expectations of this site ! Still, I was disappointed by the lack of good use of this space which could be really cool. There are many closed abandoned spaces. Others are not open to the public. I was lucky to find a mini exhibit by amazing artist Bill Viola.
Written 6 March 2019
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Karmaexplorer
Melbourne, Australia714 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
I didn't expect so much from Redstory. But this is a prominent tourist attraction in Guangzhou and it is a few metro stations away from the hotel where I stayed, I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt.
How do you get there by public transportation? Take the metro and get off at Yuan Cun. Once you get out of the station, you could either walk or take the local mini bus to get there. One-way bus fare is RMB2 per person.
Redtory was once a food factory which is now transformed into an arts centre. Well, so it is called and promoted. I however didn't see much of creative ideas and designs in the shops. Many shops just sell some ordinary trinkets & products which are found everywhere in China.
There are a few cafes in the area and it is not a bad idea to take a rest after strolling around the area in the sun.
How do you get there by public transportation? Take the metro and get off at Yuan Cun. Once you get out of the station, you could either walk or take the local mini bus to get there. One-way bus fare is RMB2 per person.
Redtory was once a food factory which is now transformed into an arts centre. Well, so it is called and promoted. I however didn't see much of creative ideas and designs in the shops. Many shops just sell some ordinary trinkets & products which are found everywhere in China.
There are a few cafes in the area and it is not a bad idea to take a rest after strolling around the area in the sun.
Written 13 July 2017
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Karin
singapore49 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
I have been to 798 at Beijing so was expecting similar areas/looks - I really love the 798 one in Beijing.
First of all, its not difficult to find/reach the place, after we reached the metro station, there's a direct transport where we can pay to bring us there. However we choose to walk, its less than 10 mins of straight road to get there, its easy to walk there too.
After getting there, we spent about 3 hours walking around the zone/area, its not difficult to walk around since its a designated fenced compound area. And there's road signs, proper lanes to follow as well.
It was an interesting art zone, just that its not bad, interesting things to see around the places/corners, but not fascinating... There's not many shops, just a few. There's also only a few cafes around the area, there's one restaurant for proper food called the Uncle Restaurant. Otherwise, the selection for cafes are quite fine too.
My personal favourite there is the railway road/station.
I guess that's the most interesting thing to see.
Can chill at the cafe to let time past away, but dont expect too much from this nice quiet scenery place.
Perhaps better to go on a weekend - There's flea happening when we went there on a Sunday.
Can be better if there's more exhibitions/galleries or performances, but nope even on a Sunday when we visited.
First of all, its not difficult to find/reach the place, after we reached the metro station, there's a direct transport where we can pay to bring us there. However we choose to walk, its less than 10 mins of straight road to get there, its easy to walk there too.
After getting there, we spent about 3 hours walking around the zone/area, its not difficult to walk around since its a designated fenced compound area. And there's road signs, proper lanes to follow as well.
It was an interesting art zone, just that its not bad, interesting things to see around the places/corners, but not fascinating... There's not many shops, just a few. There's also only a few cafes around the area, there's one restaurant for proper food called the Uncle Restaurant. Otherwise, the selection for cafes are quite fine too.
My personal favourite there is the railway road/station.
I guess that's the most interesting thing to see.
Can chill at the cafe to let time past away, but dont expect too much from this nice quiet scenery place.
Perhaps better to go on a weekend - There's flea happening when we went there on a Sunday.
Can be better if there's more exhibitions/galleries or performances, but nope even on a Sunday when we visited.
Written 1 September 2015
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D M
Beijing, China89 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Excellent afternoon spent wandering around the complex. A couple of great exhibitions on. Great atmosphere just walking around reminded me of Moganshan in Shanghai but on a smaller scale. Not expected in GZ. The best area I saw in GZ by far.
Written 22 July 2014
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Air RR
2 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Only a few shops opened. It seems like they'are going down in their business. Nothing to do or see😞
Written 27 October 2019
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Jason H
Las Vegas, NV2 contributions
Aug 2019
Quite unfortunate that this area seems slated for so-called “development.” I can tell that this place must’ve been quite special in its heyday...
Written 29 August 2019
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