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Guangzhou Private Tour Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

By Explore with Dardar: Your GBA Insider
Free cancellation available
Price is €99 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience the heart and soul of Guangzhou on this immersive 4-hour private walking tour through the historic Liwan District. We begin at the breathtaking Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, where you'll marvel at 19th-century Cantonese craftsmanship. Next, we’ll escape the city bustle on Shamian Island, a peaceful oasis of colonial architecture, and enjoy a relaxing speciality coffee or milk tea at a boutique local cafe.

The journey concludes with a deep dive into the 'Yum Cha' lifestyle at a legendary Michelin-selected teahouse. As your local guide and 'Dim Sum translator,' I will help you navigate the menu like a pro and share the hidden etiquette of Cantonese tea culture. This isn't just a sightseeing tour; it’s an authentic local experience designed for those who want to see, feel, and taste the real Guangzhou. Perfect for first-time visitors and food lovers alike!

I’m not your average history-reciting guide.I bring the same passion to sharing my hometown as I do to my own global travels.

Activity location

  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum
    • No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road
    • 510150, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 陈家祠站A口
    • 510170, 广州市, 广东省, China

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Guangzhou Private Heritage & Dim Sum Walk

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
€98.92 x 1 Adult€98.92
Total
Price is €98.92
Until Mon, 18 May

The same tour (in French)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Tour in French language

Price details
€124.73 x 1 Adult€124.73
Total
Price is €124.73
Until Mon, 18 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cost of the Dim Sum meal(Lunch/dinner) is not included. Guests order from the menu and pay based on the consumption.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step into the "Palace of Lingnan Art"—a stunning 19th-century masterpiece. As we explore this prestigious private academy, I’ll show you the "Seven Wonders" of Cantonese craftsmanship, from 3D porcelain operas to intricate wood carvings. I will share the stories of the powerful Chen clan and help you capture the perfect photos while explaining the hidden symbols behind the art. It’s the ultimate introduction to the soul of traditional Guangzhou.

Shamian Island

  • 1h
Next, we visit Shamian Island—a tranquil 'European time capsule' floating on the Pearl River. Created in 1861, this artificial island remains the most elegant area in Guangzhou. As we stroll under century-old banyan trees, you will admire beautifully preserved colonial mansions. To keep our energy up, we will stop at a charming boutique cafe for a refreshing speciality coffee or an authentic local 'Light Milk Tea' (included!). It’s the perfect moment to chat and soak in the historic charm.

Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

  • 2h
We will conclude our journey at a legendary, Michelin-selected teahouse located in a magnificent traditional mansion right in the heart of this historic district. This iconic establishment is a cornerstone of Guangzhou's culinary heritage. I will provide professional ordering guidance and menu translation to help you discover 'must-try' delicacies. You’ll learn the art of 'Yum Cha'—including hidden etiquette like the 'finger-tapping' thank you. It’s a delicious and culturally rich finale to our walk. (Please note: The cost of the meal is at the traveler's own expense, allowing you the flexibility to order exactly what you like!)

Location

Activity location

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    Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum
    • No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road
    • 510150, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    陈家祠站A口
    • 510170, 广州市, 广东省, China

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