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Beyond Guangzhou’s soaring skyscrapers, discover another, older side of the city when you visit Shamian Island. A sandbank island in the heart of the city that once served as a busy port, Shamian Island was divided between British and French concessions in the 19th century. Today, it’s known for its heritage architecture and ample charm.

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Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch

Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch

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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.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$149.00
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US$149.00
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Local Guangzhou private tour guide service with car

Local Guangzhou private tour guide service with car

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Hi this is Candice and Zack from Guangzhou Local Tours Co.,Ltd and we have been dedicated in providing diverse customized private tours for foreign visitors in Guangzhou for the past 5 years. Born and raised in Guangzhou as local natives, with fluent English and full enthusiasm, we are very proud of our hometown and feel obliged to present the best Guangzhou to any traveller who step on our motherland, and we are keen on sharing with you the profound knowledge and culture of our historial and beautiful city.^_^. The most popular 100 sites in Guangzhou are displayed below in the itinerary, and for a standard 7 hours full day tour we could visit 4-5 places in general with a stop for lunch or dinner at a local restaurant for authentic traditional Cantonese food and Chinese tea. Half day or full day city tour bookings are available on Tripadvisor, but contact us directly by email for custom request or cheaper offer options, thank you and wish you have nice days to Guangzhou:)
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  • 7 hours 37 minutes
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US$150.00
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US$150.00
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5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting

5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting

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Explore the historic Sai Kwan district of Guangzhou with a private walking tour that includes tastings of the local Cantonese cuisine. Start with a dim sum lunch before walking around the foreign concessions of Shamian Island, with additional stops at a traditional Chinese Medicine Market, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street and Liwan Lake Park. Go off the beaten path with a local guide and learn about the history of the city and traditional Chinese life and culture.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$71.80
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US$71.80
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Private Full Day Tour: Amazing Guangzhou Old and New Highlights

Private Full Day Tour: Amazing Guangzhou Old and New Highlights

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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 ,Guangdong Museum, Guangzhou Library and more .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.
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  • 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$151.80
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US$151.80
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Guangzhou city tour and Pearl River day cruise with a local guide

Guangzhou city tour and Pearl River day cruise with a local guide

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See Guangzhou’s highlights in one day and experience the city like a local on a 7-hour private trip by metro and public boat. Using public transport makes for easy exploring while providing real insight into city life. See the Five Rams statue, visit the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, enjoy a Pearl River cruise to the Canton Tower, and more. A dim sum lunch, selected entrance fees and transport included.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$139.00
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US$139.00
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Private Customized Guangzhou Layover Tour with Dim-Sum Meal

Private Customized Guangzhou Layover Tour with Dim-Sum Meal

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Make the most of your layover in Guangzhou with this private, customizable tour, which includes a dim-sum meal. Choose from visiting Canton Tower, the Guangzhou Opera House, Huacheng Square, Yuexiu Park, and more. Just discuss what you’d like to do with your guide, and they will arrange the logistics. You’ll also enjoy a Cantonese dim-sum meal, included with the tour.
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  • 4 hours 10 minutes
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US$206.67
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US$206.67
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Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train

Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train

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This tour is suitable for those who come visit Guangzhou from Hong Kong by high speed train in the morning and back to Hong Kong in the evening in one same day, without staying a night in Guangzhou. There's high speed train commuting between Hong Kong and Guangzhou so makes it easy to drop a visit to Guangzhou even you have your accommodation and limited time in Hong Kong. We will pick you up at Guangzhou south or east train station(the bullet train stations) to start the tour, visit the major sites in downtown Guangzhou and at the end of the tour, drop you off at the same train station for your return train back to Hong Kong. This is a tailor-made private tour only for you (your group), highly flexible and the itinerary could be customised based on your interest or special request. The tour incorporates both driving and walking, sightseeing as well as trying some local food. We will follow up with you to firm up the itinerary after you book this tour on Viator/Tripadvisor.^_^.
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  • 7 hours
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US$190.00
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US$190.00
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One-Day Guangzhou City Highlights Private Tour

One-Day Guangzhou City Highlights Private Tour

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Experience the highlights of Guangzhou on a private, full-day sightseeing tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with your own private guide, visit top attractions such as Shamian Island, the Five Ram Statue and Guangzhou Museum, set in the 5-story Zhenhai Tower. Learn fascinating facts about Guangzhou’s ancient, medieval and colonial past from your expert guide, and delve deeper into the city’s history at the Chen Family Temple and mural-coated, 2,000-year-old Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. A delicious Chinese lunch at a local restaurant is included.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$143.34
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US$143.34
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Private Guangzhou History and Culture Tour with Dim-Sum Option

Private Guangzhou History and Culture Tour with Dim-Sum Option

Learn all about the history and culture of Guangzhou on this private tour with your guide, and learn how it came to be so prosperous today. Visit Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall and the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. Check out the Mausoleum of Nanyue King, and take a walk on Shamian Island. If you like, you can have an optional dim-sum lunch, and your guide will tell you some of the best things to order.
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  • 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$98.47
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US$98.47
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Half-Day Private Tailor Made Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option

Half-Day Private Tailor Made Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option

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.
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  • 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$94.36
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US$94.36
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Small Group, Guangzhou Day Tour, Cultural Sites, Modern CBD, Local Guide

Small Group, Guangzhou Day Tour, Cultural Sites, Modern CBD, Local Guide

This is a small group tour to explore the old and modern Guangzhou with a local guide. You will visit the cultural sites including the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, Academy of Chen Clan, Shamian Island, Pearl River, and Canton Tower...etc.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$179.00
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US$179.00

5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience

5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience

Discover Guangzhou like a local—including riding the Metro and/or local rideshares—on this half-day private foodie experience that's ideal for time-pressed travelers as it takes in many key city sights. Savor dim sum (yum cha) at a top-notch local eatery, and tour a traditional medicine market and a seafood market. Along the way, explore Yuexiu Park, including the famous five rams statue, and Shamian Island, and stroll Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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US$117.95
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US$117.95
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Private Half-Day Guangzhou City Tour with Pickup

Private Half-Day Guangzhou City Tour with Pickup

Experience the best of Guangzhou on a private half-day tour that showcases the city's most iconic landmarks and cultural gems. With a professional guide by your side, you'll embark on a comfortable journey in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Start by taking in breathtaking views of the Pearl River or the city skyline from the observation deck of Canton Tower. Marvel at the stunning architecture of the ancient Chen Clan ancestral Hall, and delve into the rich history of Guangzhou at the former "French and British" concession of Shamian Island. Whether you choose to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, this tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the city's cultural heritage and beauty, all in just half a day.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$98.00
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US$98.00
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Private Walking Tour of Guangzhou

Private Walking Tour of Guangzhou

The walking tour offers you the best way to experience the Cantonese life. Explore Guangzhou’s city life as your expert guide takes you to its commercial districts and historical sites. Learn about the interesting culture and history behind.  See the best of Guangzhou all in one day on this private tour  Explore Guangzhou in a flexible and personalized way with your private guide.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$121.03
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US$121.03
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Private flexible Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour with Dim-Sum Tasting

Private flexible Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour with Dim-Sum Tasting

Promising as one of the most dynamic cities in the Pearl River Delta ,with about 2000 years history, Guangzhou has its splendid sounds to offer. This fully flexible city tour take you to visit 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 ,Guangdong Museum, Guangzhou Library and more .Flexible itinerary catering to your own preferences. Enjoy a delightful Cantonese Dim Sum lunch or dinner with the recommendations from the guide.
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  • 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$111.80
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US$111.80
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1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport

1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport

Acknowledge spectacular local customs, history and architecture alongside a guide with extensive knowledge about the city, get to know historical Guangzhou by visiting Liurong Temple, European-style Sacred Heart Cathedral and Shamain Island.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$260.00
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US$260.00
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2 Days Guangzhou Private Tour from Airport

2 Days Guangzhou Private Tour from Airport

Step into a world where past activities and memories fuel the current lifestyle and also generations to come in the most vibrant environment during your Guangzhou layover. Explore ancient history from Nanyue King Tomb, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Museum, Six Banyan Trees Temple and Chen Family Clan even get to know colonial history at Shamian Island and charming Sacred Heart Cathedral, enjoy shopping and night cruise on beautiful Pearl River. Put your worries aside and take this fabulous Guangzhou layover tour.
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  • 2 days
  • Free Cancellation
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US$527.00
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US$527.00
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3 Days Guangzhou Airport Layover Tour

3 Days Guangzhou Airport Layover Tour

If you’re wondering what you are going to do during your long layover in Guangzhou, check top things to do on this tour itinerary and experience local history and culture. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this private tour and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide throughout your experience.
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  • 3 days
  • Free Cancellation
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US$670.00
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US$670.00
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6-Day Private Tour from Guilin to Guangzhou

6-Day Private Tour from Guilin to Guangzhou

Visit highlights of Southern China including the Guilin and Guangzhou with this private 6 days tour from Guilin. You will be picked up from Guilin hotel and dropped off at Guangzhou.
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  • 6 days
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US$1,371.73
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US$1,371.73
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Full-Day Guangzhou New and Old Highlights Private Tour

Full-Day Guangzhou New and Old Highlights Private Tour

Guangzhou is one of the best-known cities of China. Visit the essential historical sites of old look of Guangzhou City, enjoy the new look of guangzhou in the CBD,and have an authentic traditional Chinese lunch, all in one day. Escorted by personal English-speaking tour guide, reliable driver and private car with hotel transfer service.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$151.67
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US$151.67
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Private Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour Including Lunch

Private Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour Including Lunch

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.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$152.83
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US$152.83
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Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing With Lunch

Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing With Lunch

This is a private tour only for your group. The listed price of 350USD is fixed for per group(1-5pax). Get to know the historical city of Guangzhou on this exciting sightseeing tour by comfortable vehicle and on foot. This private full-day tour with a friendly local guide is a great introduction to the former city of Canton. You’ll visit numerous cultural attractions and historical landmarks such as the Chen Clan Temple and its Guangdong Folk Art Museum, the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King and Six Banyan Temple. Your tour includes a visit to Shamian Island and a Chinese-style lunch. Private transport with professional driver is included, from hotel pick up, travel from one site to another during the tour, to hotel drop off at the end of the day with ease and comfort.
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  • 7 hours
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US$358.98
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US$358.98
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Guangzhou private historical sightseeing tour

Guangzhou private historical sightseeing tour

This is a private tour only for your group. The listed price of 350USD is fixed for per group(1-5pax). Get to know the historical city of Guangzhou on this exciting sightseeing tour by comfortable vehicle and on foot. This private full-day tour with a friendly local guide is a great introduction to the former city of Canton. You’ll visit numerous cultural attractions and historical landmarks such as the Chen Clan Temple and its Guangdong Folk Art Museum, the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King and Six Banyan Temple. Your tour includes a visit to Shamian Island and a Chinese-style lunch. Private transport with professional driver is included, from hotel pick up, travel from one site to another during the tour, to hotel drop off at the end of the day with ease and comfort.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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US$358.98
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US$358.98
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Private Guangzhou full day sightseeing tour from morning to evening

Private Guangzhou full day sightseeing tour from morning to evening

This private tour is suitable for those travellers who only have one day available for tour in Guangzhou and desire to learn as much as possible about Guangzhou in one whole day's tour(11-12 hours) from morning to evening. Usually it takes two days to cover the major attractions in Guangzhou, yet this tour will let you explore the most popular sites in Guangzhou combined in one day. You will have a knowledgable local English-speaking guide to accompany you to visit and explain each top sites in Guangzhou and help you achieve a deep understanding of the city. Private transport with professional driver is included, from hotel pick up, travel from one site to another during the tour, to hotel drop off at the end of the day with ease and comfort. And you will have a chance to bite into the famous traditional Cantonese food, tea and dim sum as lunch/dinner with the guide during the tour. Only you and your family/your group will participate as this is a private tour.
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  • 8 hours 50 minutes
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US$185.00
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US$185.00
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