Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Take a slow climb to 2nd and 3rd terraces to observe the shared spaces and how neighbors use them for hanging laundry and small gatherings. (00:42)
- Tip 2Notice the open, unmanaged terraces; bring a respectful attitude and avoid blocking paths if you visit. (04:00)
- Tip 3Visit around sunset for dramatic light on graffiti and terraces, but be mindful of the quieting night rules. (11:19)
CN Walking takes us through a striking urban canvas in Huaxing Times Square, Nanning, Guangxi, where a 26-floor stepped terrace building becomes a living gallery of graffiti and green pockets. The video opens with a quick preview of the terraced structure, then dives into the terrace-by-terrace tour where each level hosts a planting trough and open access for neighbors to mingle. The creator notes the terraces’ worn, lived-in feel and explains that many floors share the same layout, with some spaces used for drying quilts and small businesses taking up what could be homes. Graffiti blankets the walls, ranging from prayers and blessings to spontaneous art, many pieces dating back over a decade. The upper levels grow quieter and more graffiti-dense, with fewer people visible as you climb higher. The topmost terrace is sealed off, but the view from the rooftop promises dramatic sunsets. Inside, the building reveals a long, narrow corridor lined with tiny offices and mixed-use spaces where
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CN Walking highlights a unique stepped terrace architecture at Huaxing Times Square, where each floor hosts a public terrace planted with greenery and bright graffiti. The vibe blends sustainable urban design with spontaneous street art, creating a lively, community-driven space that doubles as a potential action film set. The ascent reveals more art and fewer people on higher floors, leading to a rooftop that offers stunning views and a sense of solitude. Inside, the structure shifts to a long, narrow corridor of small offices and warehouses that are still actively used, showing a mixed-use soul beneath the social graffiti surface. The traveler, CN Walking, notes love confessions tucked on walls, and sunsets that cast a lonely beauty over the terraces, inviting viewers to share their thoughts in the comments. CN Walking is drawn to the idea that this building functions as both neighborhood commons and a bold canvas for urban expression, a place where parkour dreams and daily life collide with art. The piece ends with an open invitation to viewers to weigh in on what they’d do if they found themselves here, especially as daylight fades.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Is the terrace area private or public?
- A: CN Walking explains the terraces are public spaces with little formal management, making them open for neighborly use but with limited oversight.
