Guangzhou: Cultural Immersion Tour
ID: GYG959692-1493139
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Country: China
Country: China
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Guangzhou on a guided tour. Explore the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, stroll through Shamian Island, visit Yongqing Fang and explore intangible heritage shows.
Discover the cultural heritage of Guangzhou on a guided tour. Explore the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island, and Yongqing Fang. The whole may take around 4 hours in total.
The guide will meet you at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a UNESCO-listed architectural gem, to start your tour exploring Lingnan woodcarvings and live craftsmen.
Next, head to Shamian Island and Huangsha Pier to see European colonial history meet Pearl River panoramas. Walk past pastel-hued colonial buildings like the mint-green Former British Consulate and French Catholic church. End at Huangsha Pier for a photo session with Pearl River skyline views.
Continue to Yongqing Fang, where you can explore Bruce Lee’s ancestral home and see kung fu artifact displays. Explore different Lingnan intangible heritage shows or workshops, such as catch a 20-minute excerpt of a Cantonese opera at Liyuan Museum’s open-air theater on weekends, learn basic lion dance moves from local masters, or try your hand at the ancient movable-type printing
(The intangible heritage workshop experience may vary from day to day, and it can be customised per your request, please contact for further details). Enjoy free time to explore Moon Bridge, the Guangdong Folk Art Museum’s rooftop garden, and the Yongqing Fang shops.
Our tour will end at Yongqing Fang.
Discover the cultural heritage of Guangzhou on a guided tour. Explore the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island, and Yongqing Fang. The whole may take around 4 hours in total.
The guide will meet you at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a UNESCO-listed architectural gem, to start your tour exploring Lingnan woodcarvings and live craftsmen.
Next, head to Shamian Island and Huangsha Pier to see European colonial history meet Pearl River panoramas. Walk past pastel-hued colonial buildings like the mint-green Former British Consulate and French Catholic church. End at Huangsha Pier for a photo session with Pearl River skyline views.
Continue to Yongqing Fang, where you can explore Bruce Lee’s ancestral home and see kung fu artifact displays. Explore different Lingnan intangible heritage shows or workshops, such as catch a 20-minute excerpt of a Cantonese opera at Liyuan Museum’s open-air theater on weekends, learn basic lion dance moves from local masters, or try your hand at the ancient movable-type printing
(The intangible heritage workshop experience may vary from day to day, and it can be customised per your request, please contact for further details). Enjoy free time to explore Moon Bridge, the Guangdong Folk Art Museum’s rooftop garden, and the Yongqing Fang shops.
Our tour will end at Yongqing Fang.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Guangzhou on a guided tour
- Explore the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and learn about its history
- Stroll through Shamian Island and see the colonial architecture
- Visit Yongqing Fang and see Bruce Lee's ancestral home
- Explore intangible heritage, Cantonese Opera, lion dance, movable-type printing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The intangible heritage experience in Yongqing Fang may vary from day to day. The regular tour include some simple experience of the available activities. If you prefer to have deep experience of certain intangible heritage, please contact me in advance for customisation. Further charges may apply.
We will meet at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Square at the Metro engry gate D. You can take Guangzhou Metro line 1 or line 8 to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and get out from gate D.
We will meet at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Square at the Metro engry gate D. You can take Guangzhou Metro line 1 or line 8 to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and get out from gate D.
INCLUDED
- Bilingual guide (English/Mandarin)
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall admission
- 1非遗 workshop session (opera/lion dance/porcelain)
- Bottled water & hygiene kit
NOT INCLUDED
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.