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Guangzhou Layover Tour: Discover Old and New City Highlights with a Local Guide
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Guangzhou
Make the most of your layover in Guangzhou with a local guide who will show you the city's best old and new highlights, from historical sites to modern landmarks. Create a personalized itinerary and delve into the local culture, history, and lifestyle.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum - Your local friendly guide and driver will meet you at arrival hall of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Upon meeting, discuss with your guide and customize your tour today. As private tour, the itinerary will be 100% tailor made around you. Following is the sample itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if need make any changes. First, pay the visit to the most magnificent Chen Clan Temple /Ancestral Hall built in Qing-Dynasty,famed as “ Forbidden City in Southern China”, appreciate the amazing architecture designed with elaborate wood, brick, stone, clay, ivory carvings, enjoy seeing some of the most previous and rare collections of Silk embroidery, ceramics, painting etc. Get good learning about local culture, history and custom from your guide. - Canton Tower - Next head to Canton Tower, the world’s tallest TV tower and also the iconic building in the city. Marvel at its World-class design at the foot and the impressive mordern skycrappers along the Zhujiang New area. On a nice clear day , you may choose to go up to 433-Meter Star observation deck of the Canton Tower, take in the fantastic old and new Guangzhou skylines at 360-degree glass deck, appreciate the magnificent view along the mighty Pearl River. - Shamian Island - Then continue the tour to Shamian Island, literally means “Sandy Island”, known as the former British and French concession, once the prosperous foreign trading center in the history, see the charming old architecture that has the influence from the colonial period while learning Guangzhou’s key history from your guide. Take a break and savor a delightful lunch that includes famous Cantonese Dim-sum along with other local delicacies, your guide will help you recommend based on your own dietary request. - Lychee Bay Scenic Area - Later depends on the time and interests you have , you could choose to enjoy a nice visit to the city’s “ Ancient water village “ at Lychee Bay, have fun seeing the local authenical market or visit the top museum at Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of Nanyue, the museum houses a 2,000-year-old tomb of the Nanyue King, Zhao Mo in Guangzhou or other sites such as :1) Temple of Six Banyan Trees; 2) Huacheng Square and Zhujiang New Town ;3) Local Markets such as Qingping Medicine market, local sea food market or the popular shopping street at Beijing Road, Shangxiajiu etc. After the great tour you will get dropped off at Guangzhou airport for your connecting flight.
What's Included
- Entrance fee to Chen clan temple
- Great local guide
- One tasty dim-sum meal (Lunch or dinner with ‘All Inclusive Tour’)
- Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
What's Not Included
- Optional entrance fee to observation deck at Canton Tower
- Food and drinks ( If “ All Inclusive Tour “ is NOT booked)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Make the most of your brief transit time in Guangzhou by seizing the chance to explore the city’s remarkable ancient and modern landmarks. Gain insights into the local culture, history, lifestyle, and must-see locations with the aid of a locally expert guide. The excursion allows you to take in top Guangzhou city attractions, such as the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, the Canton Tower, Shamian Island, renowned local temples, parks or shopping streets, among others. The itinerary is entirely tailored to suit your timing and interests.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- In case your flight arrives early before 5.00 a.m, your local driver will pick up you at 7a.m at the airport arrival hall with the pick up sign.
- If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
- Please provide detailed flight details upon booking
Location
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum
No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joey_r
May 7, 2024
Even better than expected! Amazing tour. - We went on a trip from Amsterdam to Bali. We had a long layover in Guangzhou (11 hours) so we wanted to make the most of it and see as much as possible during our visit. This tour went beyond our expectations! Our tourguide and driver were super sweet and knew so much about the city. After the tour we felt like coming back to Guangzhou asap to do even more exploring and try more of all the amazing food we’ve enjoyed. Five stars, and recommended to anyone transiting in this beautiful city.
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Matthew_w
Jan 16, 2024
Must do day tour - Highly recommend this tour if you have a layover in Guangzhou. The tour guide was really enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Guangzhou and its history and went to some really amazing places and a really good dim sum lunch. The driver knew local traffic really well and ensured that making the departure flight was not an issue.
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Ferdous_m
Dec 31, 2023
Guangzhou in own time - It was first time for us to travel any of China’s provinces and we are we chose Guangzhou. The tour was very well organised and our tour guide, Leanne, was very professional, knowledgeable, and respectful. She took us to beautiful places and never rushed. Kids specifically loved it as it was combined with travelling to historical places, shopping, eating and plenty of time for the whole family to enjoy slow paced time. Recommend for families with kids, young and older couples, and individuals who like to know the rich history of Guangzhou without the rush.
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Armin_s
Dec 23, 2023
Best use of your layover time! Worth the money! - Great and perfectly organized day with a very knowledgeable guide. The tour was planned and adjusted to our wishes and time table. We started at the airport at 9AM after a well coordinated pick up at the airport. We then met our guide Judy downtown who showed us the modern and traditional sides of Guangzhou and provided us with many details and interesting conversation and guided us through a great Chinese lunch. After a wonderful and exciting day we were brought back to the airport at 7PM
Definitely the best way to spend the lay over in Guangzhou.
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Belinda_m
Jun 25, 2023
Incredible, flexible and fascinating tour - We had the best time touring Guangzhao with this amazing and very flexible tour. My mum hurt her ankle just before our flight and the tour guide and driver were super flexible in helping us alter our itinerary to suit, plus helping us to find a pharmacy as a stop along the way. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable with fun and quirky facts about the history of Guangzhao and included some interesting architectural notes about the beautiful city. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough and looking forward to coming back.
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