Guangzhou: Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Tour With Transport
ID: GYG1196829-1836903
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Pays: Chine
Durée du projet:
10:00 horaires
Description
Experience the Dragon Boat Festival in Guangzhou. Visit Pantang Ancient Village, Lychee Bay, Renwei Temple, watch dragon boat races, and enjoy traditional festival meals with hotel transport included.
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival through an immersive cultural journey in western Guangzhou, guided by a local expert and with comfortable hotel transportation included.
Your day begins with morning pickup from your hotel in central Guangzhou. The tour first takes you to Pantang Ancient Village, a historic Cantonese community known for its waterways, clan culture, and strong dragon boat traditions. Here, you will learn about village life, ancestral customs, and how the Dragon Boat Festival has been celebrated for generations.
Next, you will stroll along Lychee Bay, one of Guangzhou’s most iconic waterway areas. During the festival season, dragon boat races take place along the canals, offering an exciting chance to watch this traditional sport up close. Your guide will explain the meaning behind the races, the rituals involved, and the cultural significance of the festival.
The journey continues to Renwei Temple, a historic Taoist temple closely connected to local festival activities and community beliefs. You will learn how religion, folklore, and seasonal traditions are woven into daily life in this part of Guangzhou.
Around midday, you will enjoy a traditional Dragon Boat Festival village meal, known as “dragon boat rice.” This communal feast is an important part of the celebration and reflects the spirit of unity among local residents.
The exact lunch time is arranged according to the village’s Dragon Boat Festival schedule.
In the afternoon, you will visit Liwan Lake Park, a scenic green space surrounded by Lingnan-style architecture. Depending on the day’s local arrangements.
A second light meal or refreshment break is included later in the day. After the festival experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guangzhou.
This seasonal tour offers a deeper understanding of Guangzhou’s local culture and traditions during one of China’s most important festivals. It is ideal for travelers who want more than a typical sightseeing experience.
Faits saillants
- Experience the Dragon Boat Festival like a local
- Visit Pantang Ancient Village, Lychee Bay, Renwei Temple & Liwan Lake
- Watch traditional dragon boat racing during the festival season
- Travel comfortably with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Enjoy two local meals, including a village Dragon Boat Festival feast
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Know before you go (paste-ready):
This is a seasonal Dragon Boat Festival experience. Race schedules, viewing spots, and the village banquet (“Dragon Boat Meal”) time are subject to the village’s final notice and may change on the day.
Pickup is at 8:00 AM from central Guangzhou hotels, with drop-off at the same place after the tour. Total duration is approximately 10–12 hours depending on traffic and festival arrangements.
Two meals are included: (1) a traditional village Dragon Boat Festival banquet lunch (time TBC by the village), and (2) a second light Cantonese meal / refreshments.
Expect walking and crowds. Wear comfortable shoes and light clothing, and bring sun/rain protection. Personal shopping and extra drinks are at your own expense. If you’d like assistance with hotel arrangements, please let us know in advance.
INCLUS
- English-speaking local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Guangzhou)
- Dragon Boat Festival cultural walking tour
- Traditional Dragon Boat Festival village banquet (Dragon Boat Rice), subject to village schedule
- One Cantonese-style local meal
- Transportation during the tour
NON INCLUS
- Personal expenses
- Extra food or drinks not listed
- Tips (optional)
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Garantir la disponibilité du livre dans les plus brefs délais. Les réservations anticipées valent la peine d'être prises en considération, surtout si vous planifiez le voyage en haute saison, comme les jours fériés ou les fins de semaine.
Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
