Guangzhou's "Peony Pavilion" McDonald's Dismantled Hours After Grand Opening

Deep News04-19 22:10

A McDonald's outlet in Guangzhou, humorously named "Peony Pavilion" in a Cantonese pun, was dismantled just hours after its grand opening on the morning of April 18. Located on Datang Street in Yuexiu District, the restaurant, dubbed the first of its kind in China, featured red plastic stools, large palm-leaf fans, and slippers, transforming the American fast-food chain into a nostalgic Cantonese-style eatery. Netizens joked that McDonald's had truly become a "time-honored Cantonese restaurant," making it impossible to explain to friends from other regions. However, the store's signboard was removed later that same afternoon, prompting amused reactions online. Comments ranged from "It ended before it even began" to "Peony Pavilion: Limited to Half a Day." Other users playfully called out competing chains, suggesting names like Hengdeji for KFC, Bishengge for Pizza Hut, Hualai Tree for Wallace, and Zhonggonghu for Zhen Gongfu.

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