Private Guangzhou History Tour

Discover the origins of the popular Chinese city, recently recognized as China's largest. The Guangzhou history tour encompasses symbolic landmarks such as the Huangpu ancient trading port, the General Sun Yat-sen Memorial, the Beijing Road shopping area, and Yuexiu Park, the largest park in the city.

Private Guangzhou History Tour

At 9 am, pickup from your hotel will occur, followed by a drive to Huangpu old port, a significant trading hub in China.

In Huangpu, a visit to its history museum will provide insights into the port’s role in the ancient Silk Road and the Opium trade. The visit includes Pak Tai Temple, known for its large incense sticks.

Next, we will head to Lychee Bay, an area comprising rivers and lakes flowing into the Pearl River. After its restoration in 2010, we will walk along several bridges, stopping at the Longjing Bridge (57 meters), with views of the Wen Tower from the Qing Dynasty.

Afterward, we will walk along the Beijing Road Ancient Avenue, approximately 1,500 meters in length. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant to sample Cantonese cuisine (meal not included).

Post-lunch, we will explore the vast Yuexiu Park, spanning 86 hectares with lakes, museums, and the well-known Legend of the Five Goats statue.

The tour concludes with a visit to the General Sun Yat-sen Memorial Museum, honoring the founder of the first Chinese Republic. We will stroll through its gardens and learn more about Sun Yat-sen by his statue before returning to your hotel around 5 pm.

Important Information

This tour includes pick-up from most hotels in central Guangzhou. Indicate your hotel's full address at the time of booking.