Guangzhou City Walk
漫 / 步 / 广 / 州
CITYWALK
Guangzhou·Slowlife
Encountering city corners
Exploring culture treasures
Expanding social circle
Enjoy local life
City walk
Encountering an Ideal
SLOWLIFE
PURPOSE
城 / 市 / 漫 / 步
Newcomers ~ Welcome to Guangzhou, the vibrant and historical city in southern China! Established as a travel agency focusing on expat tours since 2018, Banana Tour is excited to welcome you to join our city walk tour and believes that it will be filled with discovery and enjoyment！
CITY WALK
Line A
Our Guangzhou City walk line A starts from Yide Road passes by the Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral, Aiqun Mansion, Thirteen Hongs Museum, and Canton Customs, and finally arrives at Shamian Island. The entire journey is approximately 3-4 kilometres, with a tour duration of about 3 hours. Starting from August 10th, groups will depart every Saturday at 10 a.m.
01. Yide
Road
Yide Road is a historical street famous for its wholesale markets, especially those selling dried goods and herbs. It is a bustling commercial area with a mix of old and new buildings.
Yide Road
02. Sacred
Heart Cathedral
Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral is a magnificent Gothic structure that serves as the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Guangzhou.
Shishi Sacred
Heart Cathedral
03.Aiqun
Mansion
Oi Kwan
Hotel
Aiqun Mansion (or "Oi Kwan Hotel" in Cantonese) is one of the early comprehensive high-rise buildings in GZ. It was once one of the landmark buildings, witnessing the development process of GZ since modern times.
04.Thirteen
Hongs Museum
The Thirteen Hongs Museum showcases the history of China's ancient foreign trade, especially the history of the Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs, through various artefacts and exhibitions, allowing visitors to understand the rich trading traditions and cultural relics of this region.
Thirteen Hongs Museum
05.Canton
Customs
The Canton Customs is one of the earliest and most important customs in China, which was established in the mid-Qing Dynasty.
Canton
Customs
06.Shamian
The history of Shamian Island in Guangzhou dates back to the mid-19th century. During the Second Opium War, Shamian Island was designated as a residential area for foreign nationals, known as the "Shamian Concession". It subsequently developed into a vibrant commercial and residential quarter, featuring an array of architectural styles from various countries including French, British, and Italian.
Shamian
Island
Itinerary
Date: 2024/08/17,24,31
Time: Every Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Meeting point: Metro Line 6 Yide Lu Station
Group size: 3-8ppl
Cost: 299RMB/ppl
GF member gets 30RMB off
* To launch the tour, 3 people are the minimum participant number; to ensure the tour quality, 8 people are the maximum registration number. If the registration number is less than 3, the trip will be postponed to the next departure date. *
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HOW TO BECOME A GF MEMBER
如何成为GF会员
Global Friendship is the largest expat and local organization in southern China with more than 20,000 followers. We believe in providing trusted and professional services, and therefore operate on a membership module.
As a GF Member you can:
✔️Connect with expats and locals in a diverse community
✔️Showcase your talents, skills, and business to others in the GF network
✔️Join GF events, workshops and programs at discounted prices
✔️Receive discounts at more than +200 businesses in southern China
✔️Get support in legal, visa, housing, job, and more
Global Friendship是华南地区最大的联络在华外国人和本地人的社群。社群成员超过2万人。我们的信念是提供可信赖及专业的服务，因此我们采用会员制模式。
成为GF的会员你将享受：
✔️在多元化的社群中接触在华外国人和当地人
✔️在GF的人际关系网中，展示你的才能，技能和事业
✔️享受超过200家商铺的折扣
✔️获得法律，签证，住房，工作等方面的帮助
