Guangzhou: Xiguan Ancient Town Walking Tour with Dim Sum
ID: GYG1478948-2260943
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover old Guangzhou on a half-day guided walking tour of historic Xiguan. Enjoy Cantonese morning tea, stroll century-old arcade streets, and explore intangible cultural heritage.
Discover the authentic charm of old Guangzhou on a half-day guided walking tour through the historic Xiguan district. Immerse yourself in local life as you savor traditional Cantonese morning tea, stroll along century-old arcade streets, and explore the city's rich intangible cultural heritage.
Traditional Cantonese Morning Tea – Start your day with an authentic dim sum experience at a time-honored local teahouse, sampling classic favorites such as sa-yung (fried egg puff), har gow (shrimp dumplings), and chicken feet.
Guided Walking Tour of Xiguan – Follow a knowledgeable local guide through the iconic Enning Road arcade street, visiting well-preserved Xiguan grand houses and the Ancestral Home of Bruce Lee while hearing captivating stories of the area's history and architecture.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience – Participate in hands-on workshops at the Yongqing Fang heritage space, including Cantonese embroidery and copper beating, or book an immersive Cantonese opera makeup and costume experience in advance.
Flexible Free Time – After the tour, continue exploring at your own pace with optional visits to Liwan Lake Park or the 900-year-old Pantang Ancient Village.
Highlights
- Learn about the town’s history and architecture from your local guide.
- Taste classic Cantonese dim sum before walking through historic Xiguan streets.
- Explore Enning Road’s arcades while hearing local stories and legends.
- Visit Xiguan grand houses and Bruce Lee’s ancestral home up close.
- Choose Cantonese embroidery, copper beating, or opera makeup experiences.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour ends with free dispersal, allowing you to explore further on your own.
Handicraft experiences are paid separately and range from 39 to 258 yuan.
Cantonese opera makeup and costume experience is an additional paid experience, approximately 600 yuan.
INCLUDED
- Local guide storytelling
- Morning tea experience with dim sum
- Visit to Enning Road arcade street
- Visit to Xiguan grand houses
- Visit to Ancestral Home of Bruce Lee
NOT INCLUDED
- Intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience fees
- Cantonese opera makeup and costume experience fees
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.