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Dim sum breakfast the Cantonese way, Shamian Island and the Chen Clan Academy

5 hoursPublic transportationPrivate tour for 1–6 peopleGuangzhou, South ChinaEasy
Dim sum breakfast the Cantonese way, Shamian Island and the Chen Clan Academy
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Yum cha at a proper tea house: how to order, how to pour tea, why you tap the table. Then the colonial villas of Shamian Island, the carved roofs of the Chen Clan Academy, and the Xiguan lanes where old Guangzhou lives.

Led by Ken C., our Guangzhou guide
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Itinerary

08:30

Dim sum breakfast

早茶 · 广州市荔湾区 (向导预订)

Har gow, siu mai, cheung fun, and the rules of the tea.

On foot¥60–90 pp
10:30

Shamian Island

沙面岛 · 广州市荔湾区沙面

The former concession island: banyans, villas, the old churches.

On footFree
12:00

Chen Clan Academy

陈家祠 · 广州市荔湾区中山七路恩龙里34号

The most elaborate carved roofs in southern China.

Metro + on footTicket ¥10
13:00

Xiguan lanes

西关 永庆坊 · 广州市荔湾区恩宁路

The restored lane quarter and a stop for double-skin milk pudding.

On footSnacks ¥20

What's included

  • Private licensed guide
  • Tea house booking
  • Metro fares

Not included

  • Dim sum (about ¥60–90 pp)
  • Tickets (¥10)
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

Shamian Island, Huangsha metro station exit F (黄沙站 F口, 广州市荔湾区 地铁黄沙站F口). Pick-up elsewhere in Guangzhou can be arranged; tell Ken where you are staying.

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Questions about this tour

Evening version?
Yes: add the Pearl River night cruise under the Canton Tower; ask me when you request.

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