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Private Day Tour to Shawan Ancient Town from Guangzhou

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Guangzhou, China
Cultural ToursBus & Minivan Tours

About this activity

This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Guangzhou, China. Rated 4.7/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €333 per person. Shawan is a quiet and nice town to wander around to explore the local temple, food with a local guide.

Shawan Ancient Town is located in the south suburb of Guangzhou. The town is famous in Guangzhou for various elites coming from the family Ho or He, whose ancestor moved to here in 1233AD. With well-preserved traditional Cantonese architectural houses and rich old culture, this is a quiet and nice town to wander around to explore the local temple, food with a local guide. 

Today you will be picked up from your centrally located hotel, then take a private vehicle to visit the Shawan, an old town in the south suburb of Guangzhou, which started in Song Dynasty about 800 years ago. There are still well-preserved old houses in the town, and lots of local snacks. You can wander around the lanes to visit the temple, institute, family temple etc. and taste local ginger milk. Particularl it is well-known for the family Ho or He who had been living here since 1233AD.

You will taste local lunch and some local snacks in Shawan.

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the tour concludes.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 7 hours.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 2 languages.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups

Best time to visit

Guangzhou is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Guangzhou sell out.

Frequently asked questions

From
€333
per person