Guangzhou Essentials: The Best Free Highlights Tour of Opera, Qilou & Hidden Food Gems
Having called Guangzhou home for over a decade, I'm a certified urban explorer who knows where to find the crispiest roast meet, secret shortcuts to escape tourist herds, and how falling in love with this city always starts with a random alleyway. Join me to explore GZ.
Pickup
Ruyifang station (Exit D1, Metro Line 6&11). I will be there right at Exit D1, wearing a black hat.
Description
Hello Hello! Welcome to Guangzhou!
This curated citywalk dives into Guangzhou’s historic Xiguan District, the cradle of Lingnan culture. Over two hours, you’ll explore tranquil water towns, UNESCO-recognized opera traditions, and bustling streets, all while tasting iconic Cantonese snacks.
Designed for those who love to explore local life, the route balances storytelling, hands-on experiences, and photogenic spots to capture the essence of "Old Canton".
On our route we will visit
- Lychee Bay Park& Pantang Ancient Village
- Cantonese Opera Art Museum
- Yongqing Fang & Enning Road Qilou
- Xiguan snacks tasting (it may cost about 10-30 yuan depending on what you want to taste, such as Double Skin Milk /Wonton Noodles, around 10 yuan each) You can pay in cash, Alipay, or WeChat Pay. This is entirely up to you, if you are not interested in this part , we can skip it .
The tour will end at Yongqing Fang , about 10 minutes walking from the Ruyifang station , Metro Line 6&11.
Let us discover hidden gems of Old Guangzhou together!
P.S. I will show you my personal list of tips and recommendations about Guangzhou（loved by locals）