Guangzhou Walking Tour To Explore The Old Xiguan Area

4.9 (24 reviews) Guangzhou, China
Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Guangzhou is a bustling city with an old area preserving traditional Cantonese culture, this 3.5-hour walking tour will let you explore the old Xiguan area on foot to indulge into local life with our local guide, and learn the background and history from your local guide. You will view the Lychee Bay, Xiguan old house, Liwanhu Park, Yong Qing Fang, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, and Shamian Island where the trip concludes. Moreover, you will taste a local snack at a local restaurant. Meet outside, Exit A, Zhongshanba Station on Metro Line 5. Centrally located Guangzhou hotel (Liwan, Yuexiu, Tianhe, Haizhu districts are central area)pickup is an optional choice(drop off is not included). There are two departures 9am and 2pm in a day.

Options

Tour + Hotel Pickup

Tour Price with Hotel Pickup: You can book centrally Guangzhou hotel pickup + tour, and we will inform you the pickup time as per your hotel location.

Tour Price

What's included

  • Bottle water
  • Local guide
  • Entrance fees
  • A local snack
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Yong Qing Fang
    3h
    At 9am or 2pm, meet your guide outside Exit A, Zhongshanba Station, Metro Line 5 with your nameplate. Then you will start your walking tour with your guide to Renwen Temple which is a typical Taoism temple. Afterwards you visit Liwanhu Park where local people dance, sing and play games. Lychee Bay is a place for the well-preserved old Xiguan houses that used to be the home for rich people. Walking along the Duobao Road and En'ning Road, you will be amazed by the local life, the busy market, the old shops, and the snack street etc.that are a mirror to reflect the traditional Cantonese lifestyle. Moreover, you will taste a local snack at a local restaurant.
    You will also visit the popular Yong Qing Fang, and Canton Opera Museum(close on Mondays) with your guide.
    Then you will head to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street before moving to Shamian Island, a nice place with old houses by the Pearl River. When the tour concludes, your guide will help you get a taxi or metro back to your hotel.
  2. Shamian Island
    30m
    A nice island with old houses by the pearl river.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside Exit A Zhongshanba Station on Metro Line 5

End point

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for child aged 8 and under

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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