Explore the modern and traditional Chinese culture of Guangzhou on a day trip from Hong Kong. Visit the Huacheng Square, the Chen Clan Temple, Shamian Island, and the Big Buddha Temple. Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and return to Hong Kong by coach.
Start your day with meeting with our guide in Hong Kong Prince Edward Station Exit C and travel by seat in coach to Guangzhou. Travel by private car with a driver in Guangzhou and head to the Huacheng Square, where you can see the modern architecture of the Guangdong Museum, the Guangzhou Opera House, and the Library, admire the famous Canton Tower.
Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Chen Clan Temple. Explore the magnificent Qing Dynasty structure, renowned for its intricate wood, brick, stone, clay, and ivory carvings, the temple also houses valuable collections of silk embroidery, ceramics, and paintings, offering a deep insight into Lingnan culture, history, and customs.
Continue to Shamian Island, known as the former British and French concession, the prosperous foreign trading center in history, with colonial-style mansions and architecture well restored.
Visit Yong Qing Fang in Xiguan, which has the most complete preserved arcade building complex in Guangzhou and the Republic of China architecture that combines Chinese and Western styles.
Visit the Big Buddha Temple, the Great Buddha Temple in Guangzhou, located on Beijing Road. This historical gem offers stunning views with its stunning architecture, especially when illuminated at night. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere amidst the beautiful courtyards and intricate Buddha statues. The temple was built during the Southern Han Dynasty and is a peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Walk to the famous Beijing Road Cultural Tourism Zone. This bustling street is packed with shops ranging from fashionable boutiques to large department stores. It is unique in that historical remains are integrated into the modern landscape, such as the excavations of ancient trails that can be seen through glass panels on the ground. The combination of old and new is mesmerizing.
After we'll head back to Hong Kong by coach.
By joining this day tour, you can explore the modern and traditional Chinese city of Guangzhou in one day!
