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Xiguan & Shamian Heritage Walk: Hidden Gems with Optional Cruise
Product code 7137P366
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From USD 113.27
Dates
Available from Jul 8, 2026
Start times
2:00 PM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 0-2, Adult ages 3-75
Options
Old Xiguan + Shamian + Cruise, Old Xiguan + Shamian City Walk
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Duration
4 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From USD 113.27
Xiguan & Shamian Heritage Walk: Hidden Gems with Optional Cruise





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Duration
4 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Discover two faces of old Guangzhou on this half day walking tour through city's best preserved Xiguan ancient town. Explore Yongqing Fang's historic lanes, including Bruce Lee's ancestral home, then wander the Shamian's colonial era architecture. Uncover hidden gems most tourists miss. Add an optional Pearl River night cruise for skyline views from the water. • Explore Guangzhou with a English speaking local guide a true "Laoguang". • Start your tour with a personal hotel meet up by your local guide. • Explore the best preserved Xiguan ancient town. • Admire Shamian's elegant colonial era architecture. • Discover hidden gems beyond the tourist trail.
Overview
Discover two faces of old Guangzhou on this half day walking tour through city's best preserved Xiguan ancient town. Explore Yongqing Fang's historic lanes, including Bruce Lee's ancestral home, then wander the Shamian's colonial era architecture. Uncover hidden gems most tourists miss. Add an optional Pearl River night cruise for skyline views from the water. • Explore Guangzhou with a English speaking local guide a true "Laoguang". • Start your tour with a personal hotel meet up by your local guide. • Explore the best preserved Xiguan ancient town. • Admire Shamian's elegant colonial era architecture. • Discover hidden gems beyond the tourist trail.
What's Included
Included
Hotel meet-up
English-speaking “laoguang” insider guide
Admission tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Public transportation fee
Not included
Gratuities
Food
Optional Pearl River Night Cruise Ticket(USD 28 per person, paid on site)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 minutes
Stop 1
Meet your guide in your hotel lobby, then take the metro together to a scenic lakeside park in the old Liwan area. Here, locals gather every day for tai chi, calligraphy writing with water, and perform Cantonese opera (a intangible cultural heritage). You will also visit a local museum showcasing the history and daily life of the neighborhood. Afterwards, walk along Enning Road, lined with Qilou (traditional arcade buildings), it reflects a unique Lingnan style designed for shade and shelter from the rain. Your guide will share how this architecture shaped daily life in old Xiguan.
Stop 2
1 minutes
Stop 2
From the 18th to the mid 19th century,it is the only place where foreign traders were permitted to set up their warehouse and factories—a reminder of Guangzhou’s colonial history. Now it is connected to the rest of th city by a series of bridges.The park area along the river is a great place for sightseeing.
Stop 3
20 minutes
Stop 3
Visit the Bruce Lee Ancestral Home and learn about the legendary martial artist's family roots in Guangzhou. Through photographs, personal stories, and historical displays, discover how Bruce Lee's connection to the city became part of his remarkable legacy.
Stop 4
1 minutes
Stop 4
Continue to Shamian Island, once a foreign concession, the island offers a completely different atmosphere from Old Xiguan. European-style buildings and tree-lined streets create a calm setting, distinct from the lively local life you experienced earlier. As you walk through its quiet avenues, your guide will share stories about Guangzhou's international past and how East and West once coexisted along the Pearl River. From the waterfront, enjoy beautiful views across the Pearl River, where the historic surroundings contrast with the city's modern skyline. The tour ends here. You may choose to continue walking along the Pearl River at your own pace. Your guide will be happy to recommend nearby restaurants or help you take the metro back to your hotel.
Stop 5
1 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
If "Pearl River Cruise" option is selected, after the heritage city walk, step aboard a comfortable cruise and glide along the Pearl River as the city lights come alive. From the open deck, enjoy panoramic views of illuminated bridges, glowing riverside landmarks, and the iconic Canton Tower skyline. The river reflects the city's transformation from historic streets to a modern metropolis, creating a striking contrast between old and new Guangzhou at night. The tour guide will assist you in purchasing the ferry tickets and escort you to the boarding point. Please note that the guide will not accompany you onboard. After the tour, please take a taxi or subway back to the hotel on your own. Don't worry, the tour guide will inform you of the most convenient route in advance.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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