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2-Day Guangzhou & Foshan Cultural Heart Discovery

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Highlights

  • Explore ancient temples and the region's vibrant artisanal heritage.
  • From Canton to the ancestral home of kung fu in Foshan.
  • Travel between cities by subway, making the most of your time.
  • Enjoy authentic and diverse Cantonese cuisine in its place of origin.

Route

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Day
Attractions & Activities
Overnight
1
GuangZhou
2
GuangZhou

Tour Features

Best Time: All year round
Tours for Anyone

Accommodation & Meals

Our sample itinerary includes mid-range four-star hotels with standard amenities to keep initial costs in check. Accommodations and meals are fully customizable, and your dedicated travel advisor will adjust them to match your preferred level of comfort or luxury.

Day Accommodation Meals
1-2
TBD
Meals on your own
Morning: City Park & Ancient Tomb
Start at Yuexiu Park, Guangzhou's landmark green lung. Climb up to Zhenhai Tower (Guangzhou Museum) for city views and take a photo with the iconic Five Rams Statue, symbol of the city.
Then, visit the adjacent Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. Built on the original tomb site, this museum lets you descend into the 2,000-year-old burial chamber to see priceless artifacts like the ""Imperial Seal of Emperor Wen"" and a jade burial suit, uncovering the Han Dynasty history of the Lingnan region.
Afternoon: Folk Art & Colonial Island
In the afternoon, explore the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (Guangdong Folk Art Museum), acclaimed as a ""Pearl of Lingnan Architecture."" Admire the exquisite pottery, lime sculptures, brick carvings, and wood carvings adorning its roofs.
Afterwards, head to Shamian Island on the Pearl River. A former British and French concession, the island is dotted with 19th-century European-style buildings. Take a leisurely stroll under ancient trees, past historical structures like the former HSBC building and Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, soaking in the unique, timeless atmosphere.
Full Day: Foshan Culture Tour (with private transfer from/to hotel)
In the morning, your private vehicle will pick you up from your Guangzhou hotel and drive to Foshan's Shunde District.
First, visit Qinghui Garden, one of Guangdong's Four Great Classical Gardens. This Ming-dynasty Lingnan garden is renowned for its water features and delicate layout. Enjoy the harmonious blend of ponds, lush plants, lattice windows, and rockeries. After the tour, you will be treated to a taste of Shunde's famous Double-Skin Milk.
In the afternoon, proceed to Foshan's Chancheng District to explore the Foshan Ancestral Temple. Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, this temple dedicated to the Northern Deity is the cultural heart of Foshan. Watch an exciting martial arts and lion dance performance. The temple complex also houses the Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall and the Ip Man Hall, where you can learn about the lives and legacies of these legendary kung fu masters.
After the tour, return by vehicle to your hotel in Guangzhou.

Important to Know

  • This sample itinerary is designed for a private tour, featured dedicated vehicle and guide.
  • Join-in tour is NOT available, hence solo travelers must cover the entire cost independently.
  • Prices are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour is offered in US dollars (USD), euros (EUR), and RMB (CNY), other currencies are NOT accepted.
  • This sample itinerary is served as a starting point for your trip planning. Feel free to tell us your needs and requirements. Inquiry
  • One of our travel consultants will reply your Inquiry by emails or phone. He or she will work with you accross all details about your trip plan until you are totally satisfied with it.

Prices Per Person

Number of Travelers Solo 2 People 3-5 People 6-9 People 10 Plus People
Estimated Prices USD $ 942.00 530.00 530.00 260.00 Get Quote Now
EUR € — — — —
CNY ¥ 6123.00 3448.00 3448.00 1691.00

The above quotation is based on prices during the shoulder season and is for reference only. As peak and off-peak seasons vary by destination in China, please contact your Traveler Consultant for a customized quotation.

Included

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    All entrance fees & activities
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    All accommodation
    (Recommend 4-star rating plus)
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    Professional guides & drivers
    (Incl. all destinations in the itinerary)
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    All transportation & transfer
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    Meals & drinking water
    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

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    International flights
    (From/to home)
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    Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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    Personal items
    (Souvenirs, tips, etc.)