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Tracing the Old Guangzhou - A Walking Tour (Morning & Afternoon)

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Tracing the Old Guangzhou - A Walking Tour (Morning & Afternoon)

Time: April 29, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm
Location: Liwan
Event Type: walking, tour
Organized By: Chinita
Latest Activity: May 3, 2012

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Event Description

Guangzhou's rich history can be traced back to 206BC, it is a city full of historical buildings, landmarks and stories.

In this walking tour, I shall introduce you several historical buildings, restaurants, opera houses in Liwan district - which is also known as the old town of Guangzhou. I will also give a brief introduction and tell you the amazing stories behind these places. It will be an educational tour for family, and interesting adventures for those who is interested in the history of Guangzhou.  

The tour will last about two hours.

Morning section: 7 - 9 am

Afternoon section: 4 - 6 pm

Cost: 50 yuan/person

* children under 16 free of charge

CITY PLAN OF GUANGZHOU, 1910

Pearl River, 1949

Liwan, 1945

Liwan, 1949

Liwan, 1946

About your tour guide:

Chinita is a nostalgic geek, and is also a freelance academic researcher. She is an expert in the history of Guangzhou as she is a local born and bread. She moved to the UK at the age of 17, and has recently completed her Masters degree in Film Studies at University College London. While having a break from her writing, she plans to stay in Guangzhou for a few months, and passionately hoping to show the old images of Guangzhou to everyone. 

Morning section: Let's meet at 6:45am at Chen Jia Ci (Chan's Temple Metro Station    No.1 Line), Exit A, inside the station.

Afternoon section: Lets meet at The Chan's Temple Metro Station (Chen Jia C, No.1 Linei), Exist A, inside the station at 3:45 pm.

My number is 13826178863

We will also be trying different traditional Guangzhou foot and snacks. 

I look forward to meeting you all, and show you the real Guangzhou.

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Comment by Chinita on May 3, 2012 at 11:53pm

Some photos of the tour by photographer Alex Lloyd

http://alloydphoto.com/liwan-hiu/

Comment by Mitchy on April 29, 2012 at 5:28pm

Thank you for the wonderful tour, Chinita. Please, let me know if you are doing one next week.

Comment by Natalia 那娜 on April 28, 2012 at 9:31pm

Hello Chinita, I will be joining the tour in the afternoon.

Comment by Deedee on April 27, 2012 at 4:27pm

looks fun, wanna join

Comment by Chinita on April 27, 2012 at 11:08am

Please let me know which section are you joining, the morning one or the afternoon one? Also, could you please private message me your contact number?

thank you

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