2-Day Guangzhou Sightseeing Tour with Historic Sites and Markets
About This Tour
Discover Guangzhou's modern landmarks and historic treasures on this 2-day guided tour. Visit standout city highlights such as Canton Tower, Huacheng Square, Ch...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Guangzhou · Languages: English, Mandarin
About Guangzhou
Guangzhou
A heady mishmash of Zen gardens and gingko-peppered parks, soaring skyscrapers and bustling food courts, Guangzhou is certainly best explored with the know-how of a local local guide.
What's Included
- Mandarin/English-speaking Guangzhou tour guide
Not Included
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Drinks, lunch, and dinner
- Taxi and metro fees, if any
- Car rental and private driver, if needed
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Guangzhou City Highlights and Historic Landmarks
9:00 AM: Meet your Guangzhou tour guide at the hotel and head to Canton Tower. 9:00 AM: Meet your Guangzhou tour guide at the hotel and head to Canton Tower. 10:00 AM: Proceed to Huacheng Square, also known as Flower City Square, located in Guangzhou's CBD. It is an absolutely great place for photographing. 10:00 AM: Proceed to Huacheng Square, also known as Flower City Square, located in Guangzhou's CBD. It is an absolutely great place for photographing. 11:30 AM: Visit the Chen Clan Academy, built in 1890 during the Qing Dynasty, which houses a large collection of wood, stone, and brick carvings, as well as pottery and iron engravings. 11:30 AM: Visit the Chen Clan Academy, built in 1890 during the Qing Dynasty, which houses a large collection of wood, stone, and brick carvings, as well as pottery and iron engravings. 12:30 PM: Go to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, a famous historical scenic spot built in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner, followed by a delicious lunch at 1:00 PM. 12:30 PM: Go to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, a famous historical scenic spot built in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner, followed by a delicious lunch at 1:00 PM. 3:00 PM: Head to Shamian Island, which literally means "Sandbank" Island, before proceeding to Beijing Road Pedestrian Street at 4:30 PM, one of the most popular and prosperous cultural centres. 3:00 PM: Head to Shamian Island, which literally means "Sandbank" Island, before proceeding to Beijing Road Pedestrian Street at 4:30 PM, one of the most popular and prosperous cultural centres.
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2Day 02
Parks, Temples, and Cultural Treasures of Guangzhou
9:00 AM: Visit Yuexiu Park in downtown Guangzhou, which features the Five-Rams Statue, one of the symbolic sites of Guangzhou, as well as Guangzhou Museum and beautiful lakes and hills. 9:00 AM: Visit Yuexiu Park in downtown Guangzhou, which features the Five-Rams Statue, one of the symbolic sites of Guangzhou, as well as Guangzhou Museum and beautiful lakes and hills. 11:00 AM: Proceed to the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, the oldest and largest Han Dynasty tomb, discovered about 20 metres below the ground surface. Have a delicious lunch at 12:00 PM. 11:00 AM: Proceed to the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, the oldest and largest Han Dynasty tomb, discovered about 20 metres below the ground surface. Have a delicious lunch at 12:00 PM. 1:30 PM: See the marvellous Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral, one of the 10 largest Catholic churches in the world. 1:30 PM: See the marvellous Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral, one of the 10 largest Catholic churches in the world. 3:00 PM: Head to Six Banyan Temple, one of the famous historical sites in Guangzhou, best known for the Flowery Pagoda with its colourful exterior. 3:00 PM: Head to Six Banyan Temple, one of the famous historical sites in Guangzhou, best known for the Flowery Pagoda with its colourful exterior. 4:30 PM: Stroll through Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street for shopping and scrumptious food and snacks. 4:30 PM: Stroll through Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street for shopping and scrumptious food and snacks.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China · Tour start: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
