Fuhua Hotel, a landmark on the west bank of Qijiang River that holds collective memories for generations of Zhongshan people, reopened on October 16 after a decade-long closure. A witness to reform and opening-up, the hotel has long been part of the city's shared memory.

▲ The renovated Fuhua Hotel. Photo by Wang Yun

▲ The interior garden. Photo by Wang Yun

▲ The hotel lobby. Photo by Wang Yun

▲ Residents take photos in the hotel lobby. Photo by Yu Zhaoyu

▲ Residents look at a scale model of the original hotel. Photo by Yu Zhaoyu

▲ The revolving restaurant on the 17th floor. Photo by Yu Zhaoyu

▲ Visitors from Hong Kong enjoy fine food while taking in the beautiful night views of Qijiang River. Photo by Yu Zhaoyu

▲ Fuhua Hotel at night. Photo by Yu Zhaoyu

▲Fuhua hotel in earlier years. Photo by Ye Jinchong