One day cultural tour in Guangzhou

Overview

Itinerary

09:00 Meet up at The Westin Guangzhou

09:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Nanyue King Odyssey

【Nanyue King Museum】

Walk where kings tread - descend into the actual 2nd-century BC tomb chamber. See the world's oldest silk maps and a jade suit made with 2,291 pieces! Walk through the actual underground palace where kings held eternal court. See maritime Silk Road relics: Persian silver boxes & African ivory traded 2,000+ years ago. Marvel at the "Chinese Tutankhamun" – Zhao Mo's jade armor assembly system (think ancient Lego for emperors!)

【Must-See Item】

uSilk-threaded Jade Suit: The earliest complete jade burial suit found in China, made with 2,291 jade pieces threaded together. The centerpiece of the museum

uSeal of the Emperor Wen: The largest Western Han dynasty gold seal ever discovered in China, serving as concrete proof of the Nanyue King's claim to the title of emperor

uJade Rhinoceros Horn Cup: An exquisite ritual vessel carved from a single piece of green jade, representing the peak of Han dynasty jade craftsmanship

12:00 PM - 13:30 PM | Foodie Time Travel

【Beijing Road】

Free activities, lunch. Recommended Beijing Road cuisine. Stroll down Beijing Road - where 12th-century pavement meets bubble tea shops. Guangzhou's 1,000-year commercial backbone – literally. Glass panels reveal layered Song (960-1279), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) roadways beneath your feet. Time-travel through cuisine: Century-old roast goose shops neighbor bubble tea innovators

uLunch tip: Ask guides for hidden gems – we know which stalls use recipes older than New York City!

【Must-See】

uAncient Road Ruins: See layers of ancient roads from the Tang and Song dynasties preserved under glass panels on the main street.

uDafo Temple: An ancient temple from the Southern Han period, spectacularly lit up at night, often compared to a scene from Spirited Away.

【Must-Eat】

uLocal Snacks & Desserts: Try the award-winning Aunty Beef Offal, Rennin Double-Skin Milk, and traditional steamed soups at Da Yang Soup Shop

13:30 PM - 14:30 PM | Chen Clan Cipher

【Chen Clan Ancestral Hall】

This 130-year-old "stone puzzle palace" holds 15,000 carvings. Find the hidden bats (symbolizing fortune) and learn how artisans used sugar syrup as ancient concrete. This 1894 architectural marvel served as both ancestral temple and imperial exam prep hub. Now a folk art museum housing 15,000+ carvings.

【Must-See Highlights】

uDecorative Arts: Known as the "museum of Lingnan architectural decorations", it boasts superb craftsmanship of "three carvings, two sculptures, one casting and one painting" (wood carving, brick carving, stone carving, plaster sculpture, pottery sculpture, copper-iron casting, colored painting).

uArchitectural Layout: Typical Lingnan ancestral hall courtyard layout with a symmetrical central axis, featuring majestic halls that combine practicality and aesthetics.

uPlaques & Couplets: Preserving numerous Qing-dynasty plaques and couplets with exquisite calligraphy, carrying profound clan cultural connotations.

14:50 PM - 16:00 PM | Shamian Time Warp

【Shamian Island】

Compare British Victorian banks vs French Baroque consulates within 300 meters. Find the "Typhoon Tree" with bronze roots recording 19th-century disaster dates. A 0.3km² time capsule of European colonialism. Built as Anglo-French concession in 1861, its 150+ buildings witnessed treaty port history.

【Must-See】

uOur Lady of Lourdes Chapel: The iconic yellow facade and Gothic style make this the most recognizable landmark on the island.

uFormer HSBC Building: A grand classical building. Its curved pediment, known as the "Eye of Shamian," offers a classic photo spot that reflects its past financial importance.

uThe Tiffany Blue Starbucks: Its unique Tiffany blue exterior makes this Starbucks a modern, photogenic hotspot amidst the historic architecture, hugely popular on social media.

16:30 PM - 16:45 PM | Iconic Shot

【Golden Axis & Canton Tower】

Step onto the "Golden Axis" of Huacheng Square – the ultimate vantage point where Canton Tower reveals its full 600-meter glory.Nicknamed the "Slim Waist", the 600-meter-tall Canton Tower was completed in 2010 ahead of the Asian Games. As China’s tallest and the world’s third-tallest tower, its slender midsection (narrowest diameter: 30 meters) and dazzling nighttime light shows have become iconic symbols of modern Guangzhou.

【Must-Shot Photo Spots】

In front of Guangzhou Opera House:

uFuturistic architectural lines.

uPerfect foreground for Canton Tower shots.

Central Huacheng Square:

uClassic panoramic viewpoint.

uCapture reflections in the square's ponds.

Haixin Bridge & Pearl River Nightscape:

uWorld's longest pedestrian bridge.

uIconic night scene with city lights.

17:00 PM | Farewell 

Go back to disbanding place: The Westin Guangzhou and end of the tour.

INCLUDED

1. Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle(vehicle type varies by group size)

2. Professional English-speaking guide service

3. admission to all attractions listed in the itinerary

4. Personal travel insurance

NOT INCLUDED

1. Flights or trains to or from Guangzhou

2. Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages during meals

3. All food expenses(lunch at Beijing Road is self-paid)

4. Hotel bookings before and after the tour

5. Souvenirs, optional activities, etc.

6. Extra costs from delays or strikes or weather

CANCELLATION POLICY

If for any reason, you decide to cancel the activity or excursion, the cancellation conditions specified in the product description or in the voucher will be valid.

In the event that the cancellation conditions in the product description do not differ, the provider of tourist services will charge you the following cancellation fees:

•Up to 48hours before the start of the activity: full refund (again we indicate that in certain specific cases the term may differ from this general policy)

•After 48 hours before the start of the activity: no refund.