Guangzhou Old & New: Culture, Landmarks & Tech Experience

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Itinerary

1. Go beyond traditional sightseeing and discover the two sides of Guangzhou. Explore its historic landmarks and Lingnan culture, then experience cutting-edge technology in everyday city life. See how autonomous driving is transforming urban mobility as you experience a Robotaxi on Guangzhou’s streets, and witness drone delivery in action as food and drinks are transported through the air to designated delivery points. Together, these experiences offer a unique look at how Guangzhou is embracing the future.

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2. Start your exploration of Guangzhou at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a famous example of traditional Lingnan architecture. Admire its intricate wood, stone, and ceramic carvings while your guide shares the history and cultural heritage of this historic site, which is closed on Tuesdays, so you may choose another attraction to visit instead.

   1 h

3. Explore Lizhiwan and experience the traditional Xiguan charm of Guangzhou. Stroll along the winding waterways, admiring elegant bridges, Lingnan-style buildings, and historic streets while learning about the area's culture and traditional way of life.

   1 h

4. A world famous ancient Buddhist temple, built 1460 years ago. The pagoda in it is quite colorful and houses some thousand Buddha statues, thus it has got another name "Thousand-Buddha Pagoda." The ancient temple features a towering colorful pagoda, luxuriant trees and historic and cultural relics. Because of the splendid pagoda, this temple was selected as one of the top ten scenic spots in Guangzhou.

   1 h

5. Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall, one of Guangzhou's most important landmarks and a tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Admire its distinctive Chinese architectural design while your guide shares the history of the memorial hall and its significance to modern Chinese history.

   50 min

6. Continue to Zhujiang New Town and experience the energy of modern Guangzhou. Admire landmarks such as Canton Tower, Guangzhou Opera House, and Guangzhou Library, and learn how Guangzhou has developed from a traditional Lingnan city into a modern international metropolis. On a clear day, you can choose to visit the observation deck of Canton Tower for panoramic views of the city.

   1 h

7. From traditional Lingnan culture to modern city landmarks, the tour concludes with a glimpse into the future of urban life in Guangzhou. Experience cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous driving and drone delivery, and see how technology is becoming part of everyday life while discovering another side of Guangzhou's changing and evolving cityscape.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Guangzhou

• Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 589 experiences we list in Guangzhou.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 131 of 589.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Guangzhou

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong on the Pearl River, is the home of Cantonese cooking, with old temples, a colonial-era island and a tall modern skyline.

The Pearl River flows through the city between a skyline led by the 600-metre Canton Tower and neighbourhoods of older low-rise streets. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, with its ornate carvings and ceramic roof figures, shows local Lingnan craft at its best, and the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees has a tall pagoda that dates back centuries. Shamian Island, once a foreign concession, keeps tree-lined streets and European-style buildings.

Top-ranked sights in Guangzhou: Canton Tower, Pearl River (Zhujiang), Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci).

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