Top Guangzhou Art & Culture

Immerse yourself in traditional Cantonese culture and history—and enjoy a personalized, hassle-free way to explore—on this small-group walking tour of Guangzhou’s Xiguan area. The ancient area is home to historic architecture, charming alleys, parks and temples, and other notable sights. Avoid the struggle of finding your own way around, and let your guide lead you straight to the highlights.

Spend a half-day or full-day shopping with your own private local guide. Depending on what you are looking to purchase, your guide will take you to different markets, retail shops and shopping areas, such as Beijing Road and Shaxiajiu Pedestrian Street, with options for clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, electronics, artisan items, wholesale purchases, and more. Local shopping guide can help you select products, communicate with vendors and even negotiate to help you get the best deals.

Guangzhou, also known as “Canton”, one of the most modern cities in the Pearl River Delta, with about 2000 years history. This private one day 8-hour city tour takes you to experience the dynamic Guangzhou and its remarkable old and new historic sites with your own local expert guide .Discover the popular sites such as Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Five Ram Statue, Thousand year old Bayan Tree Temple, Shamian Island , world-class modern architecture such as Canton Tower, Opera House etc .Flexible itinerary catering to your own preferences. Enjoy a delightful Cantonese Dim Sum lunch or dinner with the recommendations from the guide. Private transportation ensures a more relaxing and exclusive experience.

Travel in a private car with a professional English-speaking guide Visit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a masterpiece of Lingnan architecture Enjoy a relaxing Pearl River cruise Admire panoramic city views from the Canton Tower Explore Yuexiu Park and see the famous Five Rams Statue Stroll along Shamian Island’s charming colonial streets

If you want to taste Guangzhou's local flavors but are overwhelmed with all the dining options, this small-group evening food tour takes care of the planning for you. Your guide will handle any language barriers as you visit four to five food vendors and try a variety of Cantonese dishes. See how locals live as you visit hidden gems most tourists don't know about.

Explore Guangzhou’s historic Old Town on this half-day guided food tour, led by a local foodie expert who brings the city’s rich culinary culture to life. Taste 4-5 authentic Cantonese specialties, including Michelin-recognized rice noodle rolls, traditional snacks like bo zai gao, and classic Cantonese desserts. Sip on unique local drinks such as herbal teas that reveal Guangzhou’s centuries-old food traditions. Unlike other tours, we dive deep into hidden gems off the beaten path—from quiet snack stalls to the vibrant streets of Enning Road and Yongqing Fang. Along the way, enjoy cultural insights about local life, architecture, and even Bruce Lee’s family history. Each stop is more than just a taste—you’ll uncover how local dishes connect to Guangzhou’s culture and history, while learning about the ingredients and craftsmanship behind them. Perfect for food lovers seeking a genuine and flavorful Guangzhou experience.

Maximize your short layover time in Guangzhou and avail the opporunity to discover the city's amazing old and new highlights. Learn the local culture, history ,life and sites from your local knowledgable guide . The tour takes you to visit the top Guangzhou city highlights such as Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower, Shamian Island, Local famed temple , parks or shopping street etc. It's a fully customized itinerary based on your time and interests.

Make full use of your short stay in Guangzhou by taking this fully customized half day tour with the local expert guide. Experience the city like a local by visiting the beautiful parks, famed temple, memorial hall, markets as well as some of magnificent historic sites. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds that it has to offer, optional Dim-sum meal allow you to savor the best local delicacies. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.

Explore important cultural sites in the city of Guangzhou (formerly Canton) on a full-day sightseeing tour with a knowledgeable private guide. Travel by private vehicle and on foot to go in-depth on visits to Chen Clan Temple and the Guangdong Folk Art Museum on-site, the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Six Banyan Temple and Shamian Island. Your tour includes informative commentary from your guide, along with lunch at a Chinese-style lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Tea Ceremony is a very traditional Chinese culture, this half day tour will let you learn it at a local tea house. Moreover, you will explore the biggest tea market in China, South Tea Market in Fangcun in Guangzhou. Pickup time is 9am or 1pm from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel.

Explore the best of Guangzhou during this half-day small-group cycling tour. Start in the old parts of the city, meander through alleyways and outdoor markets, stopping at places such as People’s Park and Ersha Island. Approaching present-day Guangzhou, pass by the Guangzhou Opera House and Canton Tower. Learn about the city’s rich history from your local guide and bike at a leisurely pace, stopping to snack and take pictures.

This private city tour focuses on foreign layover travellers who have a flight stopover in Guangzhou with China Southern Airline and take advantage of the 24 or 144 hours free transit visa policy to leave the airport and enter the city for a tour. We can pick you up at Guangzhou airport or layover hotel to start the tour, visit the major sites in downtown or the famous skywalk glass bridge and at the end of the tour, drop you off at the airport(or your layover hotel) for your connecting flight depart from Guangzhou. This is a tailor-made private tour only for you (your group), highly flexible and the itinerary could be customized based on your interest or special request. You will have a full experience of Guangzhou from a local's perspective with the company of a knowledgeable local guide and a private air-con vehicle with driver, and have traditional Cantonese dim sum for lunch/dinner. We will follow up with you to firm up the itinerary after you book this tour on Tripadvisor.^_^.

Visiting the Great Wall of China in a day takes a lot of planning, especially when arranging transportation from Beijing. This private day trip simplifies the experience with hotel pickup and includes admission to the quieter Mutianyu section of the wall. Explore with a private guide, then choose how to get up and down—such as by cable car, chairlift, or toboggan—without navigating logistics on your own.

Enjoy stunning views of Gulong Canyon (Gulong Gorge or Gulongxia) and a thrilling experience walking across a glass bridge with a private guided tour. Located two hours north of Guangzhou, Gulong features a striking landscape of lush mountains, valley and waterfalls. Be amazed at the views as you walk across a cantilevered glass bridge over the canyon and a glass platform overlooking a cascading waterfall. Entrance fees and lunch can be added on for a hassle-free experience.

Spend the day exploring natural wonders north of Guangzhou on this private sightseeing tour. Enjoy a walk across the Glass Skywalk Bridge at Gulong Gorge (Gulongxia). Then choose from one out of the following attractions: soak in natural hot springs pools at Hot Spring Spa Resort, take a scenic cable car ride in Huangteg Gorge, or visit the Sunac Land amusement park.

Hi, this is Xaq, pronounced like Zack. I am a Guangzhou native and have been providing tour guide/translation service for foreign visitors in Guangzhou for 8 years. I am proud of my hometown city and keen on sharing with you the profound culture, history, landmark and people's life in Guangzhou. My fluent oral English skill as well as solid local knowledge has won 300+ Excellent 5-Star reviews from travellers on TripAdvisor, which is a proof of my dedicated career. Default selected tour option on TripAdvisor is for my standard 7 hours Guangzhou guided tour with private car transportation including hotel pick up in downtown Guangzhou. Apart from Guangzhou city tour, I also provide out of town day trip tours to visit beautiful natural scenery and historical/cultural relics from Guangzhou. Contact me for any tour inquiry, and I could offer some private tour options with better rate for you, it's my pleasure to help build your best private tour experience in Guangzhou, thank you. ^_^.

This PRIVATE TOUR aims at layover travellers who have a flight stopover in Guangzhou with China Southern Airline and utilise free transit visa to leave the airport to the city for a tour. Especially suitable for those who have around 7 to 18 hours layover in the city but still want to maximise the time to view the city. We will pick you up at Guangzhou airport to start the tour, visit city landmarks/historical relics and at the end of the tour, drop you back to airport for your connecting flight depart from Guangzhou. This is a tailor-made private tour only for you(your group), highly flexible and the itinerary could be customized based on your interest or special request. You will have a full experience of Guangzhou from a local's perspective with the company of a knowledgeable local guide and a private air-con vehicle with driver, and have traditional Cantonese dim sum for lunch/dinner. We will follow up with you to firm up the itinerary after you book this tour on Tripadvisor.^_^.

Discover the watchtowers and villages Kaiping on this full-day private tour. These multi-story towers (*diaolous*) were built as flood refuges, forts and residences, with the later ones incorporating Western architectural styles. On this private 10-hour trip, visit these castle-like buildings at Zili village, explore ornamental Liuyuan Garden, and see Ma-Xianglong Village.

This is a private tour only for you(your group), for the out of beaten track local experience in Guangzhou. You will have a full experience of the city from a local's perspective, with the company of a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide and a private car with driver to show you around the hidden gems in Guangzhou and have the traditional Cantonese dim sum for lunch. In this tour we are not going to visit major tourist attractions, but to explore and understand local people's culture and life in the city. We will visit the pedestrian street(where locals walk and shop), grocery and vegetable market, local neighbourhood buildings, urban villages and old part of Guangzhou to see how the locals spend their time in daily life. And optionally if you like you can visit a local family(a medium-class standard residential apartment in a local community) to talk and interact with the hosts(they are Cantonese opera lovers who went through the "cultural revolution" in their youth). ^_^.

Chinese kung fu has evolved over thousands of years, with Southern-style martial arts known for their close-range strikes and power. This journey takes you to the roots of Bruce Lee’s martial arts—Wing Chun, a Southern Chinese style. Foshan, just an hour from Guangzhou, is the hometown of Grandmaster Ip Man, Bruce Lee’s legendary teacher. Visit Ip Man’s ancestral home to learn how Wing Chun grew from street combat to a global art. Then, train at an authentic Wing Chun academy with one of Ip Man’s direct disciples, learning the "Sun Character Straight Punch" and its core principles. In the afternoon, dive into lion dance, a Southern Chinese tradition blending martial arts, drumming, and lion costumes. After learning its history, enjoy a live show and try it yourself: lift a 3.5kg lion head, hold the horse stance, and learn basic moves. Whether you're coming from Guangzhou, Foshan, or Hong Kong, this hands-on journey into Southern Chinese martial arts is easily within reach.

Join our one-day tour from Guangzhou to Bruce Lee’s legendary hometown. Witness thrilling lion dance performances honoring Wong Fei-hung, explore classic Lingnan architecture, and strike a pose with the giant Bruce Lee statue. A perfect journey into the heart of Chinese martial arts and culture!

Explore the highlights of Guangzhou in comfort in this private half-day driving and walking tour. See top attractions like the Guangzhou Library, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Baiyuan Mountain and the oldest Buddhism temple in Guangzhou, and stop for a traditional dim sum lunch. Or customize the itinerary to your interests and preferences. Learn about Guangzhou and Chinese culture with stories and insights from your local guide.

Explore Guangzhou in comfort with a private full-day tour, which can be customized to your interests and preferences. See top attractions like the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Baiyuan Mountain, Chen Clan Academy, and more. Travel around in comfort in a private vehicle and learn about Guangzhou and Chinese culture with stories and insights from your local guide.