Guangzhou Foshan Cantonese Culture One Day Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) Guangzhou, China
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Duration6h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesCantonese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

- Visit iconic sites like Foshan Ancestral Temple and Lingnan Tiandi
- Enjoy live lion dance and martial arts shows showcasing local heritage
- Choose from flexible packages catering to cultural enthusiasts and food lovers
- Includes round-trip metro tickets and expert English-speaking guide
-Four flexible packages to choose from: intangible cultural heritage ceramic tour, Southern Kung Fu hands-on lesson, and Cantonese cooking workshop to suit all interests.

Options

Foshan Kung Fu Experience

Foshan Kung Fu Experience: Total Duration: Around 8 hours
For: Kung fu enthusiasts & experience
Ancestral Temple + Lingnan Tiandi + Kung Fu Experience

Cantonese Cooking Tour

Cantonese Cooking Tour: Duration 10.5 hours
Ancestral Temple + Lingnan Tiandi + Nanfeng Ancient Kiln + Cycling + Cantonese Cooking Workshop

Foshan Lion Dance Tour

Foshan Lion Dance Tour: Duration 6 hours
Ancestral Temple + Lingnan Tiandi

Foshan Ceramic &Cycling

Foshan Ceramic &Cycling: Duration 8.5 hours
Ancestral Temple + Lingnan Tiandi + Nanfeng Ancient Kiln + Cycling

What's included

  • Ancestral Temple admission ticket
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Public transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Tianhe City Department Store (Beijing LU)
    Pass by
    Meet at the South Gate of Tianhe City, Guangzhou. Take the metro to Zumiao Station with your guide. Extra transportation during free time is at your own expense.
  2. The Ancestral Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Marvel at intricate Lingnan three carvings and two sculptures. Explore Wanfu Stage, one of South China’s best-preserved 360-year-old outdoor Cantonese opera stages. Watch live lion dance and martial arts shows to discover Foshan’s folk customs and martial arts culture.
    Note: Lion dance performances will be suspended in heavy rain with no partial refund available.
  3. Foshan Lingnan World
    2h
    A revitalized thousand-year-old ancient street built around traditional wok-ear dwellings. The district blends cultural stores, food stalls and trendy boutiques, representing the iconic urban landscape of Foshan.
    Supplementary Note: A 1-hour free lunch break is scheduled here. Lunch costs are not included in the package. Your guide will recommend highly-rated local Cantonese family restaurants, and you can spend the remaining time sightseeing and purchasing Lingnan cultural souvenirs.
  4. Shiwan Scenic Resort
    30m
    Cycle to Shiwan Town with your guide.
    Cycle to Shiwan Town with your guide.
    Note: Participants must be aged 12 or above to cycle. Cycling will be replaced by metro or private car transfer on rainy days with no extra charge.
  5. Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Discover the 500-year-old firing heritage and millennia-long Shiwan ceramic intangible culture.
  6. Shiwan Park
    1h
    Wander Shiwan Figurine Street and Shiwan Park to browse ceramic craft markets.
  7. Foshan
    2h
    Cycle to a local fresh market with your guide to select ingredients, then head to a Cantonese restaurant where a professional chef will teach you to cook one classic Cantonese home dish plus one Cantonese pastry or dessert. You will dine on your self-made food for dinner.
    About Cantonese Cuisine: One of China’s eight major culinary styles, it prioritizes fresh, natural flavours with minimal seasoning. There is a famous saying: “Food flourishes in Guangzhou, master chefs hail from Shunde (Fengcheng).”
    Reminder: This workshop only teaches authentic everyday Cantonese home cooking; luxury banquet dishes are not covered. Please inform your guide in advance if you follow a vegetarian diet or have seafood/nut allergies so we can adjust ingredients accordingly.
  8. Foshan
    Pass by
    Guide assists with return metro tickets; take the metro back to Guangzhou independently to end the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our English-speaking tour guide will hold a branded tour sign at the South Gate of Tianhe City, Guangzhou (Exit C, Tiyu West Station, Metro Line 1).

End point

The tour concludes at Foshan Metro Station. The guide will assist you with return metro tickets, and you will take the metro back to Guangzhou independently. No hotel door-to-door transfer service is provided.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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