Attractions: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall,Yuexiu Park ,Shamian Island,Canton Tower,Huacheng Square,Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Guangzhou
After breakfast, your local guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Start to explore the old and new Guangzhou City from Yuexiu Park, the largest city park in Guangzhou. You can enjoy the beautiful lakes, flowers and trees here. The most famous attraction in the park is the Five Sheep Sculpture, which is one of the symbols of Guangzhou and is regarded as the city's mascot. After the morning stretching with fresh air, move your steps to the nearby Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. It is a combination of Chinese and Western architecture, built in the 1930s, and is one of the landmarks of Guangzhou. The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall contains a wealth of exhibitions showcasing Dr. Sun Yat-sen's life story, revolutionary course and ideological achievements. It is also a venue for various important commemorative and cultural events.
In this afternoon, visit the must-see Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.The interior of the ancestral hall displays a large number of precious relics and artifacts, such as carvings, paintings and calligraphy, celadon and ceramic figurines. The Chen Family Ancestral Hall is not only a historical and cultural heritage of Guangzhou, but also one of the representatives of traditional architecture in southern China.
Later, be transferred for about 10 minutes’ driving to see the quite different Shamian Island. you can enjoy the charming scenery along the river and visit various museums and cultural exhibition halls. Among them, Sha Mian Museum is a museum featuring the history and culture of Sha Mian, displaying a wealth of historical artifacts and photos. In addition, there are also some special snack stalls and restaurants in Sha Mian for tourists to taste local delicacies.After the exploration, be transferred to the urban central axis in Zhujiang New Town to see the modern cityscape of Guangzhou at Huacheng Square. It is the landmark venue for Guangzhou's hosting of the Asian Games and a world-renowned architectural complex.Most importantly, appreciate the slim outline of the iconic Canton Tower on the opposite bank of Pearl River.After the tour, be escorted back to your hotel.