In the 1990s, modern skyscrapers sprang up around Huanshi Road, gradually overshadowing the Baiyun Hotel and transforming the area into Guangzhou's first CBD. This bustling street witnessed several of the city's firsts, including Guangzhou's first McDonald's at the Guangdong International Hotel and its first large department store, the Friendship Store. Here, the lively local vibe blends seamlessly with a sense of romance.

With ongoing economic growth and #urban expansion, Huanshi Road has evolved from its pastoral origins into a vibrant, bustling thoroughfare. It serves as a vital center for transportation, foreign trade, commerce, and tourism, as well as a cultural hub and a snapshot of life in Guangzhou. Over the past four decades, Huanshi Road has connected Guangzhou's past and future, embodying the glory and aspirations of countless individuals.

上世纪90年代，环市路一带一幢幢摩登高耸的建筑拔地而起，渐渐“淹没”了白云宾馆，这里成为广州初代CBD。环市路拥有不少“广州第一”，这里有广州第一家麦当劳——广东国际大厦店、广州第一家超级百货——友谊商店，市井和浪漫完美融合在了这里。随着经济不断发展，城市不断扩张，如今的环市路，车水马龙已取代了昔日的田园风光。

环市路不仅是广州市重要的交通、外贸、商业、旅游业中心，更是广州文化的汇聚地，是广州城市生活的一个缩影。这四十年间，环市路连接了广州的过去与未来，承载了许多人的光荣和梦想。

翻译｜蔡燕娣

审校｜罗洁

终审｜程敏苏