2-Day City Highlights Tour of Guangzhou and Foshan

Guangzhou City, Mainland China

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2-Day Guangzhou & Foshan Tour: Pearl River Night Cruise & "Foshan: A Timeless Love" Show - Experience the Lingnan History and Charm

The Chen Clan Academy's roofs, doors, windows, beams, and pillars are all about the details! It prominently features "Three Carvings, Two Sculptures, One Casting, and One Painting" – wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings, ceramic sculptures, plast

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Small group of 15 people

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3 442 250 UZS

≈$281

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Admission to: Chen Clan Academy Ticket
Admission to: Pearl River Night Cruise
Admission to: Foshan Ancestral Temple
Admission to: Qinghui Garden
Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
Breakfast
Lunch
1-night accommodation at 4-Star Hotel in Guangzhou
Insurance provided by the operator
Accommodation: Includes 1 night's stay
Lunch: Includes 2 lunches
Breakfast: Includes 1 breakfast
Provides a driver-guide. The driver cannot provide professional tour guide services, such as detailed explanations of scenic spots, like a professional tour leader.

Day 1

Departure: Get picked up at 07:40. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up and drop-off from hotels within the Baiyun, Liwan, Tianhe, and Yuexiu districts of Guangzhou..The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
[Attraction/experience] 09:00, Guided tour, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, The Chen Clan Academy, also known as the Chen Clan Shrine, is a treasure trove of Guangdong folk craftsmanship. Its architecture integrates the essence of Lingnan carvings,彩绘, and grey sculptures. The rooftops are intricate and elaborate, while the wood carvings, brick carvings, and pottery sculptures are lifelike. With its rigorous layout, splendid decorations, and pervasive traditional cultural charm, it serves as an excellent window into understanding Lingnan architectural art and folk customs.
[Attraction/experience] 10:00, Guided tour, Whampoa Military Academy, The Memorial Museum of the Former Site of the Whampoa Military Academy carries a profound history. It preserves many original displays from the military academy period, with the simple and unadorned school buildings bearing witness to the events of the past. The museum's rich historical materials and cultural relics vividly showcase the academy's history and the heroic deeds of Whampoa's teachers and students. It is an important red cultural landmark for tracing the modern revolutionary history and commemorating the martyrs.
[Attraction/experience] 11:00, Guided tour, Shamian Island, 【Shamian Island】An important commercial port in Guangzhou with a history spanning a century. More than ten countries once established consulates in Shamian, and nine foreign banks and over forty foreign firms operated there. The Yuehai Customs Club and the Guangzhou Club were successively established in Shamian, witnessing the changes in modern history of Guangzhou and leaving behind the footprints of great figures.
[Attraction/experience] 13:30, Guided tour, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Huacheng Square, known as Guangzhou's "city living room," is a spacious plaza with lush greenery and vibrant flowers in all seasons. It is surrounded by towering skyscrapers, including landmarks such as the Canton Tower and the East and West Towers. The colorful musical fountain performances complement the modern architecture, showcasing Guangzhou's prosperous urban landscape and unique charm.
[Attraction/experience] 14:00, Guided tour, Canton Tower, Guangzhou Tower, nicknamed "Xiaoman Yao" (the slender waist), is a landmark building in Guangzhou. Its shape is uniquely beautiful, with graceful lines. The tower boasts a number of world's highests and integrates sightseeing, entertainment, and dining. Ascending to the top of the tower, you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Guangzhou, and the dazzling night scene is even more breathtaking, showcasing the city's prosperity and charm.
[Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Yongqingfang, Yongqing Fang is located on Enning Road in Guangzhou's Liwan District and is one of Guangzhou's most well-preserved arcade districts, integrating tourism, culture, and entertainment. It preserves the streetscape of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, boasts historical buildings such as Bruce Lee's ancestral home, and serves as a window into Lingnan culture and Xiguan customs.
[Attraction/experience] 16:30, Guided tour, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, located in the heart of Guangzhou, is one of the city's most bustling commercial streets. Stretching 440 meters, it boasts a thousand-year history and integrates shopping, dining, cultural entertainment, and more. Showcasing Lingnan architectural styles and a rich cultural atmosphere, it is a national model of civilized commercial streets.
[Attraction/experience] 18:50, Guided tour, 珠江夜游, The Pearl River Night Cruise showcases dazzling lights and modern landmarks, sailing past iconic sights such as the Canton Tower and Liede Bridge, allowing you to experience the fusion of a modern metropolis and historical architecture. The cruise integrates Cantonese customs and diverse IPs, offering unique experiences such as anime themes and intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, making it the perfect window to appreciate Lingnan culture and the city's night view.
[Accommodation] 21:00, ELong Seal International Hotel (Baiyun Station Jiangnan Market Branch) or Yicheng Hotel (Guangzhou Baiyun Station Airport Road) or Lavande Hotel (Guangzhou Huangshi Airport Road Branch) or Vienna International Hotel (Guangzhou Railway Baiyun Station Shangbu Subway Station)

Day 2

[Dining] 07:00, Breakfast, Hotel Buffet Breakfast
[Attraction/experience] 09:00, Guided tour, 黄飞鸿纪念馆, The Foshan Ancestral Temple, a treasure of Lingnan architecture, was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty and embodies the great achievements of Ming and Qing ancient architectural art. The ridge of the hall is decorated with Shiwan pottery sculptures, and the surroundings are inlaid with brick and gray sculptures. The hall is decorated with wood and stone carvings and other works of art, and is known as the "Palace of Eastern Folk Art." It is also an important place for the inheritance of Cantonese opera and martial arts culture, fully demonstrating Lingnan.
[Attraction/experience] 11:10, Guided tour, Foshan Lingnan World, Lingnan Tiandi blends tradition and modernity in a seamless manner. It preserves numerous ancient Lingnan-style buildings, showcasing the charm of wok-ear walls and traditional brick houses. Scattered throughout are creative shops, unique restaurants, and artistic cafes. The interweaving of traditional craftsmanship displays and fashionable trends allows you to experience both historical charm and urban trends as you stroll through.
[Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Lunch included
[Attraction/experience] 14:00, Guided tour, Guangdong Eternal Love, Fengjian Water Village is located in Shunde, Foshan, and is known as the "Little Zhouzhuang of Guangdong." Here, waterways crisscross, and ancient bridges are everywhere, including the Mingyuan Bridge, which was built in the Song Dynasty. There are many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with ancient ancestral halls and ancient residences scattered in a well-proportioned manner. The Jinshi Memorial Archway highlights the atmosphere of respecting culture and education. You can also take a Wupeng boat to enjoy the scenery and experience the rich Lingnan water town customs.
[Attraction/experience] 16:00, Guided tour, Qing Hui Yuan, Qinghui Garden is one of China's top ten famous gardens, one of the four famous gardens in Guangdong, a Chinese culture inheritance base, one of the Eight New Scenic Spots in Foshan, and one of the Ten New Scenic Spots in Shunde. It is exquisitely constructed, compactly laid out, and architecturally artistic. The building forms are light and flexible, elegant and simple, and the garden space is well-defined in primary and secondary importance with a clear structure.
[Attraction/experience] 17:00, Guided tour, Guangdong Foshan Huagai Road Pedestrian Street, Huat Gai Road Pedestrian Street is located in Daliang Subdistrict, Shunde District, Foshan City. It is the only commercial pedestrian street in Daliang, Shunde, with a total length of 635 meters. It was built in the early years of the Republic of China. The streets are lined with Lingnan-style Western buildings featuring arcades, making it a tourist destination integrating history, culture, and shopping.
[Return] 19:00, at Exit C1, Sanyuanli Metro Station, Guangzhou, Unified assembly for return to Guangzhou, with a unified group dismissal at Sanyuanli Subway Station in Guangzhou, concluding a pleasant journey!
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