Private Flexible Guangzhou Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights

5.0 (14 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Sunny Private Tours

Ages: Adults (0–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Baiyun airport pick up and drop off
Included: Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
Included: Great Local guide

Not included

Not included: Optional entrance fee to observation deck at Canton Tower depends on the floor entrance tickets vary
Not included: If need take lunch pay as actual on site
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

one hour Admission not included

Your local friendly guide and driver will meet you at arrival hall of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Upon meeting, discuss with your guide and customize your tour today. As private tour, the itinerary will be 100% tailor made around you. Following is the sample itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if need make any changes. First, pay the visit to the most magnificent Chen Clan Temple /Ancestral Hall built in Qing-Dynasty,famed as “ Forbidden City in Southern China”, appreciate the amazing architecture designed with elaborate wood, brick, stone, clay, ivory carvings, enjoy seeing some of the most previous and rare collections of Silk embroidery, ceramics, painting etc. Get good learning about local culture, history and custom from your guide.
Canton Tower

one hour Admission not included

Next head to Canton Tower, the world’s tallest TV tower and also the iconic building in the city. Marvel at its World-class design at the foot and the impressive mordern skycrappers along the Zhujiang New area. On a nice clear day , you may choose to go up to 433-Meter Star observation deck of the Canton Tower, take in the fantastic old and new Guangzhou skylines at 360-degree glass deck, appreciate the magnificent view along the mighty Pearl River.
Shamian Island

one hour

Then continue the tour to Shamian Island, literally means “Sandy Island”, known as the former British and French concession, once the prosperous foreign trading center in the history, see the charming old architecture that has the influence from the colonial period while learning Guangzhou’s key history from your guide. Take a break and savor a delightful lunch that includes famous Cantonese Dim-sum along with other local delicacies, your guide will help you recommend based on your own dietary request.
Lychee Bay Scenic Area

one hour

Later depends on the time and interests you have , you could choose to enjoy a nice visit to the city’s " Ancient water village " at Lychee Bay, have fun seeing the local authenical market or visit the top museum at Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of Nanyue, the museum houses a 2,000-year-old tomb of the Nanyue King, Zhao Mo in Guangzhou or other sites such as :1) Temple of Six Banyan Trees; 2) Huacheng Square and Zhujiang New Town ;3) Local Markets such as Qingping Medicine market, local sea food market or the popular shopping street at Beijing Road, Shangxiajiu etc. After the great tour you will get dropped off at Guangzhou airport for your connecting flight.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pick up and drop off is provided at aiport, if your arrival is earlier than 7 a.m, our earliest pick up time is at 7 a.m from airport.

Using your ticket

Your private driver will welcome you at arrival hall with your name sign, and your tour guide will meet you at tour starting place in the city center
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
In case your flight arrives early before 5.00 a.m, your local driver will pick up you at 8a.m at the airport arrival hall with the pick up sign.
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
Please provide detailed flight details upon booking