Full-Day Tour to the Ancient Water Villages of Guangzhou

Guangzhou Water Village

Xiaozhou Village

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Highlights

Visit Guangzhou Huangpu Ancient Port

Admire the traditional Chinese Lingnan architecture

Learn about the authentic Guangzhou local lifestyle

Guangzhou

rural, cultural, sightseeing

Group Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Learn about Guangzhou’s history and culture on this full-day tour. Explore the highlights of traditional Lingnan water villages in China. Experience the authentic local lifestyle and immerse yourself in the rich artistic atmospheres.

Itinerary

Guangzhou Water Villages Tour
- 09:00 AM: Meet your tour guide at your hotel and begin the tour.
- Visit Huangpu Ancient Port Village. Since ancient times, Guangzhou has been one of the most important foreign trade ports in China, with Huangpu Ancient Port being the major one in Guangzhou in trading with foreign countries since Song Dynasty (960~1279).
- Proceed to the Huangpu Village, most of the buildings were built in Qing Dynasty and are now being well kept in the original shapes. With rich historical and cultural relics and remains such as the ancient port, lanes and temples, old residences of Lingnan architecture, beautiful countryside scenery and local snacks, Huangpu Ancient Port Village is ready to tell you the legends of Guangzhou.
- 13:00 PM: Head for Ancient Xiaozhou Village. A visit to this ancient village will also be an excellent getaway from the hustle and bustle of Guangzhou and a good chance to experience Guangzhou locals’ real lifestyle. Upon walking into Xiaozhou Village, you will have a wonderful feeling like going into a folk customs museum of abundant artistic atmosphere and authentic local lifestyle.