Guang Zhou Shi Trip Overview
This is a small group tour to explore the old and modern Guangzhou with a local guide. You will visit the cultural sites including the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, Academy of Chen Clan, Shamian Island, Pearl River, and Canton Tower…etc.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Guang Zhou Shi, China
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China
This is a small group tour to explore the old and modern Guangzhou with a local guide. You will visit the cultural sites including the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, Academy of Chen Clan, Shamian Island, Pearl River, and Canton Tower…etc.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, No.867 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510030 China
At 9:00 am, meet you guide at the meeting place, and start the tour. Firstly you visit the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Dynasty, where you will go inside the original tomb that was excavated in 1983 while constructing a hotel here. The tomb proves the long history of Guangzhou that can be tracked back to 2,200 years ago. There is an exhibition hall to display all kinds of relics excavated in both the tomb and Guangzhou.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yuexiu Park, No.988 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou China
You will visit Yuexiu Park to view the token of the city, 5 Rams Sculpture. There are many local people dancing, or singging in the park, and you can join them!
Afterwards, you will also view a section of the Old City Wall of Guangzhou in the park, which was built in Ming Dynasty about 600 years ago.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum, No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road, Guangzhou 510150 China
Then, you will move to Academy of Chen Clan, or The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors’ accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 during Qing Dynasty. Academy of Chen Clan is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style which is notable for its rich decoration that adorns both the interior and exterior of the halls as well as in almost every beams, ridges, walls and columns including a large collection of wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yong Qing Fang, No.99 Enning Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou China
Explore the old town of Guangzhou to learn the modern and old history happened here with your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shamian Island, North Bank of Baie Bond, Liwan District, Guangzhou China
Later, you will take metro to Shamian Island and wander around the European architectural style area which was former colony for British and French 100 years ago.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Huacheng Square, South of Huangpu Avenue Zhujiang New Town metro exit, CBD of Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510630 China
Then, you will head to the modern CBD area in Guangzhou. Standing on the Huacheng Square, you will be impressed by the amazing high buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Canton Tower, No.222 Yuexiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou China
Afterwards you will move to the impressive Canton towe, which is 600 meters in height; you can view it on the square. If you are interested, you could buy a ticket to overlook the city at your own expense. The wonderful day tour concludes here! You can take metro or taxi back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
