Healing Herbs & Heritage: Guangzhou Cultural Walking Tour with Metro Experience

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Guangzhou

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Janice

Registered on 22 July 2025

Hi, I’m Janice! I’ve worked in tourism, hospitality, and trade for over 10 years, and I love sharing the stories behind Guangdong’s culture, history, and daily life. I’m also a yoga enthusiast, diver , language learner, and passionate explorer of hidden local gems. Let’s walk, talk, and discover the real China together!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover Guangzhou’s rich culture in this engaging 3.5 to 4-hour walking tour.

Begin at Qingping Medicine Market, where traditional herbs and remedies create a vibrant sensory experience. Then stroll to Shamian Island, known for its colonial architecture and peaceful avenues.

Next, take a short metro ride to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, an exquisite example of Lingnan craftsmanship (CNY 10 entrance fee).

From there, visit Guangxiao Temple (CNY 5), one of Guangzhou’s oldest Buddhist temples, followed by the nearby Six Banyan Trees Temple, famous for its iconic pagoda and serene gardens.

Finish the tour with a refreshing stop at a local dessert or herbal tea shop.

Please note: entrance fees, metro ticket, and any food or drinks at dessert stops are not included in the tour price and are paid on-site by guests.

Approximate duration: 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on group pace and interests.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

55 Qing Ping Lu, 清平中药材专业市场 Li Wan Qu, Guang Zhou Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 510130

meet at Huangsha Metro Extit E, with white T shirt

Outside visit

Qingping Chinese medicinal herbs market

Explore a lively market filled with colorful herbs and traditional Chinese medicines.

Outside visit

Shamian Island

A charming island featuring colonial-era architecture and tree-lined streets.

Outside visit

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

A masterpiece of Lingnan architecture with intricate carvings and sculptures.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).