Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci) Tours
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The Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci), also called the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, is to Guangzhou what the Forbidden City is to Beijing. The complex consists of 19 traditional southern Chinese buildings that were erected by the Chen Family in the late 1800s as a place for the members of all 72 Chen clans in the province to stay as they studied for their provincial exams.
In 1905, the traditional examination system was dissolved and the area became an industry college for the clan. In 1957, the complex was designated as a Guangzhou City preserve, and in 1959 the local government began using the Academy to house local folk arts.
Serving as the Guangzhou Museum of Folk Art, the Chen Clan Academy is the largest and best-preserved clan complex in Guangdong Province and houses an exquisite collection of Cantonese folk art. The structures themselves are works of art, with carvings on nearly every column, ceiling beam and wall. The halls and courtyards of the complex display wood, stone and brick carvings, engraving art, pottery and paintings.
In 1905, the traditional examination system was dissolved and the area became an industry college for the clan. In 1957, the complex was designated as a Guangzhou City preserve, and in 1959 the local government began using the Academy to house local folk arts.
Serving as the Guangzhou Museum of Folk Art, the Chen Clan Academy is the largest and best-preserved clan complex in Guangdong Province and houses an exquisite collection of Cantonese folk art. The structures themselves are works of art, with carvings on nearly every column, ceiling beam and wall. The halls and courtyards of the complex display wood, stone and brick carvings, engraving art, pottery and paintings.
Address: Guangzhou, China
Hours: Open daily 8am - 5:30pm
Admission: CNY 10
72 Tours and Activities to Experience Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci)
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Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing 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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$149.00
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$149.00
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4-Hour Guangzhou Layover Bus Tour
Make use of a layover at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport by getting to know vibrant Guangzhou on a small-group sightseeing tour. Discover the best of this bustling metropolis by air-conditioned vehicle, and hear intriguing facts about its history and architecture from an expert guide. See top landmarks such as the Canton Tower and Guangzhou Opera House, and visit the beautiful, 19th-century Chen Clan Academy to admire the ornate architecture, stone carvings, and historical folk art. Conclude with some traditional Cantonese dim sum at a local restaurant.
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$29.99
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$29.99
Guangzhou Highlights Small-Group Day Tour with Lunch
Skip the lines and explore all of Guangzhou’s most remarkable historic buildings in one day on this guided tour. Instead of tiring yourself out walking from site to site, drive straight from your hotel to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a highly-regarded example of local Lingnan Architecture built near the turn of the twentieth century. From there, stop in at Yuexiu Hill, and then explore the fifteen-thousand-year-old Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
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$101.54
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$101.54
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Guangzhou City Sightseeing Day Tour
See Guangzhou’s major sights in the space of a single day on this introductory tour. Meet your guide directly at your accommodation: traveling around the city in an air-conditioned vehicle makes for a seamless way to explore. With just a small group for company, venture to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, explore Yuexiu Park and its famed Five Rams Sculpture, see the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees—a significant Buddhist landmark—and much more.
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$100.52
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$100.52
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Private Customized Guangzhou Layover Tour with Dim-Sum Meal
Turn your long layover in Guangzhou into a tour of the city with your local expert guide on this fully flexible private tour, which includes round-trip transportation from the airport. Discover the best of this dynamic metropolis along pearl River Delta. See top attractions such as Canton Tower, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou Opera House,Huacheng square , visit amazing Qing Dynasty Chen Clan Ancestral temple, appreciate the spectacular architectures and amazing local folks ,arts crafts , enjoy a leisure walk in the green lush Yuexiu Park and more alongside a guide with extensive knowledge about Guangzhou; or work with your guide to create a customized itinerary that suits your interests. Additionally savor a delightful Cantonese Dim-sum from the region.
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$206.67
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$206.67
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
All-inclusive Guangzhou Historic City Private Day Tour
Visit the top historical sites in Guangzhou with a private guide who shares informative commentary about the city’s rich history and culture. See the 19th-century architecture of the Chen Clan Academy, the picturesque environs of Lizhiwan canal, a variety of goods at Qingping Market, and monumental Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Enjoy an escape from the city bustle inside Banyan Pagoda, a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple with important Buddhist relics. Try Cantonese dishes for lunch and relax in your own private vehicle as you travel around the city.
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$151.67
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$151.67
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Guangzhou Private Historical Highlights Tour with Dim Sum Lunch
Learn about the history of Guangzhou on this private 8-hour tour of the city, including round-trip transport and a dim sum lunch. Make stops at Chen Clan Academy, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, and Shamian Island. Plus visit Yuexiu Park, and see the Five Rams Sculpture and Zhenhai Tower.
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$182.34
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$182.34
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Private Full Day Tour: Amazing Guangzhou Old and New Highlights
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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$151.80
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$151.80
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Guangzhou Private Tour: Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Yuexiu Park
See some of Guangzhou’s most interesting places on this 8-hour private tour, including round-trip transport from your hotel. First make your way to Yuexiu Park, and catch sight of the Five Rams Sculpture and Zhenhai Tower. Then visit the Temple of Six Banyan Trees and Chen Clan Academy before heading over to Lychee Bay and Shamian Island to see Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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$230.00
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$230.00
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Guangzhou city tour and Pearl River day cruise with a local guide
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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$139.00
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$139.00
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Day Tour of Guangzhou City Overview
Have only a limited amount of time to explore Guangzhou? This full-day, small-group tour offers a seamless way to discover many of the city’s key historical landmarks. Following pickup from your hotel, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall: a striking example of historical Chinese architecture. Continue onward to Shamian Island (famed for its European-style buildings), the centuries-old Zenhai Tower, the soaring Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, and more. A traditional Cantonese lunch is also included in the itinerary.
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$100.00
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$100.00
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4 hours Guangzhou Layover Bus Tour with Dimsum Lunch
Guangzhou is located in the south of China with the nick name goat city, and Five rams city statue is the typical statue in the city meanwhile it is the famous industrial and commercial city in the south gate of China, it has another name flower city because every season with different flowers so makes the city much more beautiful.
This tour is suitable who lands in Guangzhou Baiyun international airport in the morning before 8:30 am but catch afternoon late than 16:00 flight/evening flight.
We will pick you up at Guangzhou Baiyun airport and after Lunch drop you to airport by Seat in coach bus.
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$45.77
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$45.77
Local Guangzhou private tour guide service with car
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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$150.00
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$150.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Flexible Day Trip - Explore Guangzhou Private Tuor Guide
Hello! I'm Sunny, also is a sunny girl. Born in Guangzhou, very familiar with this beautiful city full of culture & history. I love my city every corner, especially local culture and delicious food.
Love to travel, study, make different friends from all around the world and share cultural experiences & local history traditions with others. This is the reason, why I choose become a city tourist guide.
Can speak fluent English, Chinese, Cantonese and studying Spanish and business English now. I will do my best to offer a pleasant experience with you. Wish you have a nice trip in Guangzhou.
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$56.42
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$56.42
4-Hour Walking Tour To Explore The Old Guangzhou
Guangzhou is a bustling city with an old area preserving traditional Cantonese culture, this 4-hour walking tour will let you explore the old Xiguan area on foot to indulge into local life with our local guide, and learn the background and history from your local guide. You will view the Lychee Bay, Xiguan old house, Liwanhu Park, and Shangxiajiu Shopping Road where the trip concludes. If you are interested in Academy of Clan Chen, you can visit it instead of the shopping street. Meet outside, Exit A, Zhongshanba Station on Metro Line 5. Centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup is an optional choice. There are two departures 9am and 2 pm in a day.
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$74.88
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$74.88
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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$94.36
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$94.36
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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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$670.00
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$670.00
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Guangzhou Cultural One Day Tour with Lunch
Absorb the cultural side of Guangzhou on a 8-hour private guided tour. Visit Guangzhou attractions with historic importance including Five Ram Statute, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, and the Ancestral Temple of Chen Family; take a leisurely stroll at the scenic Lychee Bay as well as the Huacheng Square, and snap photos of the iconic Canton Tower. Shop at Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street before boarding a cruise along the Pearl River. Tour includes a Cantonese-style Dim Sum lunch and a drop-off at your hotel.
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$156.32
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$156.32
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1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour
If your flight schedules include spare time at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, make the most of your layover with a private city tour. Visit Guangzhou attractions such as the Chen Clan Academy and Museum of the Nanyue King, and get a flavor of the city at its traditional Qingping Market and Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. Your package includes airport transfers, air-conditioned transport, and flexible itinerary, with meals and entrance fees excluded. No visa required.
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$184.62
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$184.62
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Guangzhou highlights private day tour with lunch
This is a private tour only for your group. The listed price of 350USD is for per group(up to 5 person), contact us if you are more than 5 people.
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.
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$350.00
per group
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$350.00
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Flexible 8-Hour Guangzhou DIY Tour By Private Vehicle
This private tour will let you decide where you prefer to visit in the city area of Guangzhou for 8 hours. You will be met by our guide from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel or Guangzhou airport in the morning, then start your day tour sightseeing. You can visit Shamian Island, Academy of Clan Chen, or Canton tower etc... The private vehicle and local guide are included for this tour. Entrance and meals are on your own. The tour is available between 7:30am to 8pm in the city downtown of Guangzhou. Go and DIY your Guangzhou tour!
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$193.85
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$193.85
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Guangzhou City and Baiyun Mountain Private Tour With the Lunch
Visit highlights of Guangzhou including Baiyun Mountain, Chen Clan Academy, Li Chi Bay with this private Guangzhou day tour.You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guangzhou hotel.
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$235.00
Price varies by group size
From
$235.00
Price varies by group size
Full-Day Private Tour in Guangzhou with Traditional Cantonese Meal
This is a private tour only for your group.
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.
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$256.42
Price varies by group size
From
$256.42
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
1 Day Classic Tour in Guangzhou China
Check off Guangzhou’s signature sights and enjoy a masterclass in Cantonese culture in just a day on this private door-to-door tour. Exploring with your own personal guide, see the Canton Tower skyscraper, Huacheng Square, the 19th-century Chen Clan Academy, the historic Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Yuexiu Park, with its signature Five Rams statue, and the Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.
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$153.85
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$153.85
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