Guangzhou Full Day Tour

In the morning, a driver will pick you up and take you to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall — one of the largest, best-preserved, and most exquisitely decorated ancestral halls remaining in China, as well as a representative of Lingnan architectural art. Here, you can admire superb craftsmanship up close, such as wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings, pottery sculptures, and gray sculptures, and immerse yourself in the charm of traditional architectural art.

Visiting the Exquisite Grey Carvings of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

Next, you will head to Shamian Island, which is home to numerous European-style buildings from the 19th-century British and French concession period, including the former site of the Customs House and the former British Consulate. The island retains an overall European-style design, making it an ideal place to experience Guangzhou’s historical culture and the charm of European architecture.

Shamian Island Architecture

Then, you will visit Yuexiu Park, where you can explore core attractions such as the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Monument, Zhenhai Tower, and the Ancient City Wall of Guangzhou, as well as the Five-Goat Stone Statue — the symbol of Guangzhou. Stroll along the ancient city wall and by Beixiu Lake to feel the profound historical and cultural heritage of Guangzhou.

Five-Goat Stone Statue

Subsequently, you will go to the Museum of the Nanyue King. In the Mausoleum Exhibition Area, you can learn about the historical culture of the Nanyue Kingdom and view its precious cultural relics; in the Royal Palace Exhibition Area, you can gain insight into the features of the ruins of the Nanyue Kingdom’s royal government, allowing you to deeply understand the ancient history of Guangzhou.

The Jade Burial Suit Sewn with Gold Thread exhibited in the museum

In the evening, you will visit the Canton Tower, a landmark building of Guangzhou with a total height of 600 meters. Climbing the tower offers a panoramic view of Guangzhou’s urban landscape. The night light show and the night scenery along the Pearl River are beautiful. Additionally, the tower features exciting amusement facilities such as a fully transparent suspended corridor and a drop tower.

Canton Tower Ferris Wheel

Canton Tower Night View

Your Journey’s Rewards:

Visit the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and Shamian Island to learn about history while experiencing the charm of diverse architectural styles. Explore Yuexiu Park and the Museum of the Nanyue King for an in-depth understanding of Guangzhou’s historical culture. Climb the Canton Tower to admire the brilliant night view and feel the prosperity of the city.

Educational Focus:

Whose tomb is on display at the Museum of the Nanyue King?

Takeaway:

It is the tomb of Zhao Mo, the second king of the Nanyue Kingdom, discovered in 1983. It is the largest and only painted stone-chamber tomb of the Han Dynasty ever found in the Lingnan region. Among the cultural relics unearthed from the tomb, items such as the "Emperor Wen’s Imperial Seal" (a gold seal), the jade horn-shaped cup, the printed copper plate mold, and the flat glass bronze ornaments hold great historical, scientific, and artistic value.

Thought Challenge:

The precious cultural relics in the Museum of the Nanyue King have extremely high requirements for their preservation environment, while tourists hope to observe the details of the relics up close and gain an in-depth understanding of the history behind them. How to design more effective ways to popularize culture under this premise?