Old Guangzhou City Tour: Chen Clan Academy,Shangxiajiu Street & Shamian Island

Old Guangzhou City Tour: Chen Clan Academy,Shangxiajiu Street & Shamian Island

Wander around the local Cantonese street, experience the local Cantonese life, talk with local people and feel the culture here. This absolutely will be an unforgettable experience in your life. The theme of travel is to touch the essence of the local culture and grab the difference between the local and your hometown, and it is one of the most attractive parts of travelling. So in this tour, you will have a chance to experience the local life in Guangzhou, not only will give you a full picture of Guangzhou culture but also will let you have more idea about China. There is no doubt that it will be the most popular tour route for the visitors who loves old culture.

Highlights
• Visit Guangzhou in the oldest part and feel the local life
• Read about the old Guangzhou history and know about the history of maritime silk road

Itinerary
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Stop At: Guangzhou City People's Park, Fuqian Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510030 China

People's Park (formerly known as Central Park), located in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China, is the earliest comprehensive park established in Guangzhou and officially opened on October 12, 1921.The park layout is an Italian pictorial garden, with a square geometric symmetrical form. There are many ancient trees in the park. The park is located on the traditional central axis of Guangzhou Old Town, which is the oldest axis for more than 2000 year. During the revolution time, Dr. Sun Yat-sen had lectured to the masses in People’s park on many occasions to promote the theory of democratic revolution.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yuexiu Park, No.988 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou China

Yuexiu Park, the largest park in the city. Catch sight of the Five Rams Sculpture and Zhenhai Tower, a landmark of Guangzhou, which houses the museum of art.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum, No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road, Guangzhou 510150 China

Chen Clan Academy, famed for its exquisite craftsmanship including wood, stone, and brick carving, and metalwork using copper and iron. The special historical, artistic, and scientific aspects of the temple have made it an important site in Guangzhou. Follow your guide to admire the most characteristic Guangdong architecture and discover its profound history.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, Up the 9th Road, Down the 9th Road, The 10th Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 510010 China

Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is one of the most popular shopping street in Guangzhou. In the street, you can see the traditional Cantonese arcade, which is the typical Cantonese house. It is time for shopping! Shangxiajiu Street is the paradise for shopping. Here not only can you get the most traditional snacks of Guangzhou but you also can search some beautiful clothes for yourself.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shamian Island, North Bank of Baie Bond, Liwan District, Guangzhou China

Shamian Island to see historical buildings from the colonial European period. Learn about the British and French influences on the town's neoclassical architecture and design. You can enjoy the famous Cantonese snack we provided on the way.

Duration: 1 hour