Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

Your friendly guide and driver will pick you up from your Guangzhou hotel based on your chosen departure option. After meeting, spend a few minutes discussing the places you’d like to visit with your guide. The following is a sample itinerary, which can be fully customized for your preferences. If you wish to make any adjustments, let your guide know. Begin your day at the Chen Clan Temple/Ancestral Hall, a magnificent Qing Dynasty structure renowned for its intricate wood, brick, stone, clay, and ivory carvings. The temple also houses valuable collections of silk embroidery, ceramics, and paintings, offering a deep insight into Lingnan culture, history, and customs. Next, head to Yuexiu Park, the largest park in Guangzhou. Enjoy a leisurely walk amidst its lush greenery and historic relics. Visit the Five Ram Statue, a symbol of Guangzhou, the ancient Ming Dynasty city wall, and the Sun Yat-sen Monument. Experience the park’s beauty and observe local life in southern China. Continue to the Huacheng area to admire modern Guangzhou’s skyline. Here, marvel at contemporary skyscrapers like the Canton Tower, IFC buildings, the Guangzhou Opera House, and the Guangdong Museum. Depending on the weather, you may opt to go up the observation deck of the Canton Tower for a stunning panoramic view of the city. Afterward, visit the Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, a must-see for understanding Guangzhou’s ancient history. The museum showcases the 2,000-year-old tomb of King Zhao Mo, complete with its array of artifacts, offering a comprehensive glimpse into ancient culture and history. If time permits, explore Shamian Island, historically a British and French concession. This area, known for its well-preserved colonial mansions and architecture, is one of the most stylish spots along the Pearl River. As this is an exclusive private tour, if you’ve already visited the above sites, feel free to substitute them with other options such as the Temple of Six Banyan Trees, Guangxiao Temple, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Guangdong Museum, beer museums, shopping streets like Beijing Road or Shangxia Jiu, Lychee Bay Scenic Area, or a night cruise on the Pearl River. Throughout the day, you will have the chance to enjoy a delicious Cantonese meal with Dim Sum and other local delicacies, tailored to your dietary preferences. At the end of the tour, you’ll be dropped off at your downtown hotel or any other location in Guangzhou as requested.

The Guangzhou Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus offers an exceptional way to explore the vibrant city of Guangzhou. Combining convenient transportation with an immersive sightseeing experience, the bus features multiple routes designed to showcase the city's diverse cultural and historical landmarks. The Yellow Route highlights Guangzhou’s modern face, passing through landmarks like the iconic Canton Tower and the bustling Zhujiang New Town. The Red Route delves into the city’s rich history, with stops at Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. Meanwhile, the Blue Route takes passengers through traditional neighborhoods, featuring stops at Shamian Island and Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. With its open-top design, the bus provides 360-degree panoramic views, making it ideal for taking in Guangzhou’s skyline, colonial-era architecture, and lush parks. The hop-on-hop-off flexibility allows visitors to explore at their own pace, stopping at any attraction along the route.

At 9:30 am, your guide will wait for you at outside Exit B1, Yuexiu Park station for Metro Line 2. Then you will climb up Yuexue Park to view the token of the city, 5 Rams Sculpture.The local legend goes that five immortal beings wearing robes of five colours came to Guangzhou on the backs of rams. Each being carried rice and gave it to the people as a sign that Guangzhou would be free of famine. A sculpture was erected in Yuexiu park in 1959 to pay tribute to this story, and to the origins of the name Guangzhou (meaning five rams). Afterwards you will walk to the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, 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 2200 years ago. There is an exhibition hall to display all kinds of relics excavated in both the tomb and Guangzhou. Note this museum closes on Mondays. If you book it on Monday, we will let you visit YongQingFang intead of it. Then you will take metro 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 in Qing Dynasty. Academy of Chen Clan is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style, and notable for the rich decoration which exist inside, outside the halls and in almost every beams, ridges, walls and columns including a large collection of wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving. Afterwards, take the metro to Shamian Island to wander around the European architectural style area which was former colony for British and French 100 years ago. Your guide will take you to a local restaurant to taste yummy Cantonese Dim Sum for the lunch. Then you will take a public boat from here to Canton Tower or nearby on the Pearl River, view the river, buildings and bridges on the boat. The impressive Canton tower is 600 meters in the height; you can view it on the square. If you are interested, you can buy a ticket to overlook the city. The pleasant day trip concludes at the Canton tower where you can take taxi or metro back to your hotel. Note: Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King closes on Mondays, Academy of Clan Chen closes on Tuesday, we will arrange to visit YongQingFang instead of when it is closed.

Tour Guangzhou, a city with history and modernity. Visit the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian, Yongqing Fang, the Cantonese Opera Art Museum and Huacheng Square. Start your day at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. This hall, built in 1888, shows Guangzhou's past. It is the only well-preserved ancient building in the city. It was built during the late Qing Dynasty and shows the typical architecture of Guangdong at the time. The hall is an architectural wonder with traditional designs and unique sculptures. There are also art and picture exhibitions. Visitors can learn about the local culture and history while they look around the ancient halls. It was once used to house scholars taking the imperial examinations, which makes it even more historically significant. Next, visit Shamian, a former key port with lots of international influence. Many countries and banks have set up here over the years. The European-style buildings are a visual spectacle and an open-air museum of architecture. It is also where great historical figures like Dr Sun Yat-sen and Premier Zhou Enlai lived. This makes it a place where history and architecture meet. After lunch, visit Yongqing Fang and the Cantonese Opera Art Museum. Yongqing Fang combines the city's old commercial heritage with local culture. It has preserved old buildings and cinemas. These elements and attractions like Bruce Lee's home create a rich history and culture for visitors to explore. The Cantonese Opera Art Museum is an important part of this area. It is divided into two parts along the Lizhiwan River. The south bank is used for promoting and displaying Cantonese opera. The Cantonese opera and music performances in the garden are a big attraction, giving visitors a chance to experience the art form up close. Finally, you reach Huacheng Square. It is a large, lively public space. The square is surrounded by important cultural institutions, making it a cultural hub. The lake, fountains and light square, along with the flower islands, make it look nice. It also hosts events like flower markets and light festivals, showing that Guangzhou is modern and lively.

Guided tour of Guangzhou: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yongqing Fang, Cantonese Opera Art Museum, Huacheng Square, Pearl River. End your day with a relaxing cruise along the Pearl River. Start your tour at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, built in 1888. See the sculptures and art in the hall. Learn about the building's history as a place for local scholars to stay on their way to imperial examinations. Next, visit Yongqing Fang, where the past and present blend. Discover the Xiguan arcade houses, buildings associated with local celebrities and historical cinemas. It has attractions like Bruce Lee's ancestral home, Bahe Guild Hall, and Jinsheng Cinema. Next, visit the Cantonese Opera Art Museum. The museum has a Lingnan style and water town feel. Watch a Cantonese opera or music performance in the garden. Visit Huacheng Square, Guangzhou's "urban living room". Enjoy the lake, fountains, and light square, as well as the flower islands. End your day with a relaxing cruise along the Pearl River. Enjoy the lights along the river, the Guangzhou Tower, Haixinsha, and Xinghe Concert Hall.

Day 1: Arrival in Guangzhou Arrive in Guangzhou, the vibrant heart of southern China. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening to acclimatize and explore the city at your leisure. Day 2: Guangzhou Day Tour Chen Clan Ancestral Hall--Yuexiu Park, Beijing Road--Canton Tower. Discover Guangzhou’s rich history and modern charm. Visit the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a stunning example of Cantonese architecture, stroll through Yuexiu Park, shop along Beijing Road, and enjoy panoramic views from the Canton Tower. Day 3: Guangzhou to Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill--Jingjiang Prince City. Travel from Guangzhou to Guilin, a city renowned for its dramatic karst landscapes. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, where the landscape mimics an elephant drinking from the river, and explore the historic Jingjiang Prince City, a royal site with ancient architecture. Day 4: Li River Cruise Set sail on the Li River, one of China’s most picturesque natural wonders. Cruise through dramatic limestone peaks, lush bamboo forests, and tranquil waters, offering unforgettable views of Guilin’s iconic scenery. Day 5: Bamboo Rafting and Cycling Enjoy a peaceful bamboo rafting experience on the Yulong River, winding through serene countryside. Follow this with a cycling tour of local villages, taking in the charm of rural life and the stunning natural beauty of the region. Day 6: Departure from Guangzhou Return to Guangzhou and enjoy your final day in the city, soaking in the last moments of Southern China’s beauty before your departure.

Meet guide in the hotel lobby in Guangzhou city at your own flexible departure time. Guangzhou is a representative big and modern city in China, it is the political, economic and cultural center of South China.  In this city you can see the old and new fashion things, also it’s a famous for it’s dimsum food. Chen Clan Academy was built in the 14th year of Guangxu's reign (1888), which is a well-preserved representative folk architecture of the late Qing Dynasty in Guangdong. Yuexiu Park is the largest park in Guangzhou City, covering an area of 860,000 square meters , five rams city statue is the landmark of Guangzhou. Photo stop at Guangzhou TV tower, Lichiwan Street for free walking. Dimsum Lunch at local restaurant Shamian Island was once the concession territory divided by imperialism. After a hundred years, it has now become the most European-style street. It is a unique experience to walk the streets of Shamian, appreciate the churches and shops along the street, the benches and courtyards under the trees. Shangxijiu walking street for free shopping. After tour we will drop you to your hotel in Guangzhou city.