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Shawan Ancient Town has been making ginger milk pudding and Guangdong music longer than most cities have had street plans, and this 13-room boutique guesthouse sits right at its cobblestoned center. Expect courtyard garden views, private bathtubs, tatami-style rooms, a Cantonese restaurant, and a bar with serious artisanal whisky selections. The ancestral halls are a seven-minute walk, which gives you just enough time to feel smug about your accommodation choice.