China · Village Tours

Full-Day Guangzhou Water Villages Tour with Huangpu and Xiaozhou

1 Day Round trip from Guangzhou Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Huangpu Ancient Port, one of Guangzhou's major foreign trade ports since the Song Dynasty
02 Admire well-preserved Qing Dynasty buildings and traditional Lingnan architecture
03 Experience the authentic local lifestyle in Ancient Xiaozhou Village
04 Explore ancient lanes, temples, old residences, and countryside scenery
05 Enjoy the artistic atmosphere and folk customs of Guangzhou's historic water villages

Learn about Guangzhou's history and culture on this full-day tour through its traditional Lingnan water villages. Explore Huangpu Ancient Port Village and Ancient Xiaozhou Village, two places that reflect the city's rich trading heritage, preserved architecture, and local traditions. Experience the authentic local lifestyle while immersing yourself in the rich artistic atmosphere of old Guangzhou.

Upon walking into Xiaozhou Village, you will have a wonderful feeling of entering a folk customs museum filled with abundant artistic atmosphere and authentic local lifestyle.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Huangpu Ancient Port and Xiaozhou Village Discovery

09:00 AM: Meet your tour guide at your hotel and begin the tour.
Visit Huangpu Ancient Port Village. Since ancient times, Guangzhou has been one of the most important foreign trade ports in China, with Huangpu Ancient Port serving as the major port in Guangzhou for trade with foreign countries since the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

Proceed to Huangpu Village, where most of the buildings were built during the Qing Dynasty and are still well preserved in their original form. With rich historical and cultural relics and remains such as the ancient port, lanes, and temples, old residences of Lingnan architecture, beautiful countryside scenery, and local snacks, Huangpu Ancient Port Village is ready to tell you the legends of Guangzhou.
13:00 PM: Head for Ancient Xiaozhou Village. A visit to this ancient village will also be an excellent getaway from the hustle and bustle of Guangzhou and a good chance to experience the real lifestyle of Guangzhou locals. Upon walking into Xiaozhou Village, you will have a wonderful feeling of entering a folk customs museum filled with abundant artistic atmosphere and authentic local lifestyle.