Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Heritage Tour & Costume Experience

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ID: GYG1103424-1694473
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Country: China

Duration: 07:30 hours


Description

✨Step into the world of Cantonese Opera! Enjoy a makeup & costume experience, explore historic Xiguan streets, and immerse yourself in Guangzhou’s living heritage on this private day tour!
Important Information

⚠️ Language Options: English guide included. Other languages (Thai, Japanese, Korean, etc.) available upon request. Additional fees apply.
⚠️ Booking Notice: Please book at least 5 days in advance. During peak event periods (e.g., Canton Fair, National Games), please book 7–15 days in advance.

Embark on a cultural journey through Guangzhou’s intangible heritage. This private full-day tour combines an immersive Cantonese Opera costume and makeup experience with a guided exploration of historic Xiguan neighborhoods.

✨ Cantonese Opera Transformation: Guided by professionals, wear authentic opera costumes, apply traditional stage makeup, and enjoy a photo shoot that turns you into a star performer.

✨ Xiguan Cultural Walk: Avoid the crowds and wander through historic streets lined with arcade buildings, Xiguan mansions, and Lingnan architecture, where history and culture meet.

✨ Private Guide & Vehicle: Travel with an English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request) and a private car. Enjoy seamless hotel pickup and drop-off, with dedicated service throughout the day.

This boutique cultural tour is perfect for culture enthusiasts, families, and travelers seeking immersive heritage experiences.

Itinerary(If you have your own ideas about the itinerary, please inform the tour guide in time and we will customize it for you)

10:00 – Hotel Pickup
From any location within Guangzhou’s inner ring.

10:30 – Lychee Bay (荔枝湾泮塘)
Enjoy traditional Lingnan waterways, bridges, and historic houses.

(Approx. 1 hour)

11:30 – Liwan Museum (荔湾博物馆)
Discover local cultural history inside a heritage mansion.
(Approx. 1 hour)

12:30 – Lunch (own arrangement)
Free time to try Cantonese cuisine.
(Approx. 2 hours)

14:30 – Yongqing Fang (永庆坊)
Highlight: Cantonese Opera makeup & costume experience with photography, plus time to explore shops and cultural streets.
(Approx. 3 hours)

17:30 – Drop-off Service
Return transfer to your hotel within Guangzhou’s inner ring.

Highlights

  • ✨ Boutique cultural tour ideal for families and heritage lovers
  • ✨ Immersive Cantonese Opera costume & makeup experience with photography
  • ✨ Private car & guide service (English included; other languages on request)
  • ✨ Discover Xiguan mansions, arcades, and Lingnan-style architecture

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
⚠️ Booking Notice: Please book at least 5 days in advance. During peak event periods (e.g., Canton Fair, National Games), please book 7–15 days in advance.
INCLUDED
  • Private car service (8 hours) – 2–3 guests: 5-seat car; 4–5 guests: 7-seat minivan
  • Professional guide service (8 hours) – English included; other languages available with booking in advance
  • Cantonese Opera costume & makeup experience (~2 hours) including:
  • 1 costume set (Hanfu, Qipao, or Qing-style; specialty costumes excluded)
  • 1 professional makeup & styling session
  • 2+ shooting locations
  • 20+ digital photos (all provided)
  • 6 retouched photos (digital)
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (Guangzhou inner ring)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Other Attraction entrance tickets
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses not mentioned above

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.