
Time: April 29, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm
Location: Liwan
Event Type: walking, tour
Organized By: Chinita
Latest Activity: May 3, 2012
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.
Comment
Comment by Chinita on May 3, 2012 at 11:53pm Some photos of the tour by photographer Alex Lloyd
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.
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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