Overview:
Guangzhou, one of the largest port cities in China, is a city that blends a long history with modern development. It is full of energy and vitality, and with its rich cultural heritage, cuisine and tourism resources, it is a city not to be missed. It is highly recommended that you spend 2 days exploring the different features of Guangzhou Whether you are a history buff, a food lover or a business traveler, you will find something you like in Guangzhou.
Attractions: Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King，Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall，Canton Tower，Yuexiu Park，Huacheng Square
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Guangzhou
Explore Guangzhou from the Yuexiu Park. You can enjoy the beautiful lakes, flowers and trees here. The most famous attraction in the park is the Five Sheep Sculpture, which is one of the symbols of Guangzhou and is regarded as the city’s mascot.
Then, visit the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. The museum displays a large number of South Vietnamese cultural relics and precious artifacts unearthed from the tomb of the King of South Vietnam, including terracotta figurines, bronzes, and jades, which reveal in depth the history and culture of the ancient state of South Vietnam.
Next, learn the history of the Republic Era of China at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. It is a combination of Chinese and Western architecture, built in the 1930s, and is one of the landmarks of Guangzhou. The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall contains a wealth of exhibitions showcasing Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s life story, revolutionary course and ideological achievements. Continue with a visit to Canton Tower,which is a modern sightseeing tower located in the Zhujiang New City area of Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Canton Tower is currently one of the tallest TV towers in the world and is one of the new landmarks of Guangzhou.
Attractions:Cantonese lunch and dim sum，Chen Clan Ancestral Hall，Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street，Shamian Island
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
Today after breakfast, you will first be escorted from your hotel to visit the must-see Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. It is the ancestral hall of the Chen family and a famous treasure house of ancient architecture and art. Built in 1894, the Chen Family Ancestral Hall is famous for its exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, ceramics and other artifacts.
Later, be transferred for about 10 minutes’ driving to see the quite different Shamian Island. You can enjoy the charming scenery along the river and visit various museums and cultural exhibition halls. Among them, Sha Mian Museum is a museum featuring the history and culture of Sha Mian, displaying a wealth of historical artifacts and photos. After that, have a break and enjoy the specially arranged Cantonese lunch and dim sum in one of the best reputed local restaurants to know why Cantonese food is so famous and popular around the world. (Note of Today’s Lunch: Cantonese food is arranged as lunch of Day 2, and it can be adjusted on Day 1 of this tour according your needs. If you are interested in other kinds of food, please tell your needs to your guide directly.)
In this afternoon, visit Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. With a length of nearly 1,000 meters, this pedestrian street blends various commercial elements of tradition and modernity, making it a popular spot for Guangzhou residents and tourists to shop, taste food and experience traditional culture.
After the visiting, your guide and driver will send you back to your hotel or to the airport / train station to catch the flight / train to your next destination or home. Service ends!
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