Vincent M.United States
This was a great tour. Xaq did a superb job both managing the tour, recommending the best tour for my older age, being patient and always optimistic. This off the beaten track tour is what I was looking for.
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Private tour in Guangzhou Xaq M
Out of Beaten Track and Hidden Gems Private Guangzhou City Tour
5.0
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7 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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Xaq M.
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Hi, this is Xaq, pronounced like Zack. I am a Guangzhou native and have been providing tour guide/translation service for foreign visitors in Guangzhou for 8 years. I am proud of my hometown city and keen on sharing with you the colorful culture, history, landscape and people's life in Guangzhou. Apart from Guangzhou city tour, I also operate one day's trip out of town to visit the neighbouring cities, countryside area and beautiful natural scenery, like glass bridge waterfall mountain, underground river cave, seven star crags, big buddha mountain martial arts culture, UNESCO watchtowers and villages and so on. Please check out my tours, and if you have any special requests, let me know and I can customize a tour just for you and your family:) I would be glad to be your tour guide in Guangzhou, contact me if you have questions or need any help. ^_^.
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Local neighborhood and urban village visit in Guangzhou
Overview of your Guangzhou tour
In this tour we are not going to visit major tourist attractions, but to explore and understand local people's culture and life in the city. We will visit the pedestrian street (where locals walk and shop), vegetable market, local neighborhood buildings, hospital and public parks to see how the locals spend their time in daily life. And you'll have a chance to visit my home (in a local community) to talk and interact with my parents (they are Cantonese opera lovers who went through the "cultural revolution" in their young age). ^_^. The tour incorporates both driving and walking, and trying the yummy Cantonese local street food. Check out the suggested itinerary below, but contact me if you have special requests.
Recent Reviews
Carl A.United States
I had a wonderful day with Xaq on the Local Neighborhood Tour of Guangzhou. He took me to many different kinds of places all over the city, most of which I wouldn't have found on my own. Xaq is friendly and personable, and in addition to learning about Guangzhou, I learned a lot about modern day China in our conversations, as well as about recent Chinese history. I highly recommend Xaq to anyone who wants to learn about Guangzhou.
Denise Ann A.New Zealand
We travelled to Guangzhou, my very first trip to China. A private tour was booked "Urban Village Out of Beaten Path" with Xaq M. The tour was professionally organized by Xaq, being the guide, with an excellent driver to ensure safe journey. We experienced the history, culture, food and mingled amongst the people, this tour exceeded our every expectations. I highly recommend Xaq. Thank you and special thanks to your parents for the insight in Cantonese Opera. Denise, Mary, Bevan (New Zealand).
James M.Australia
Xaq brought us around Guangzhou for his local neighbourhood tour and it really gave us insights into the city that we would have never seen by just visiting the tourist attractions. Very knowledgeable and fluent in multiple languages, made it a very interesting tour overall. Tour is also highly flexible to suit our interests and needs. If you're new to Guangzhou, Xaq is a very good choice to introduce you to the city. Hightly recommended!
Your Guangzhou tour itinerary
Pick up from hotel; Local pedestrian street in old downtown; Public park or hospital; Lunch for local street food (roasted pork/duck, Cantonese dessert, etc); Urban villages (the shaking-hand buildings, rent houses) and vegetable market; Private home in a local community; Drop off to hotel. The itinerary is meant to be flexible and may not be exactly as described. Contact me if you have any requests.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other
Private car with air-con
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission fee(for you and the guide)
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Pick up hotel is limited in downtown Guangzhou(Liwan, Yuexiu, Haizhu and Tianhe District), if you are taking a layover to visit Guangzhou please book our Guangzhou layover tour instead
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
337590
Languages
Mandarin
EnglishCantoneseActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Guangzhou best suited for?
This private tour in Guangzhou is perfect for travellers who want to explore beyond the typical tourist attractions and dive into the local culture and daily life of the city. It's ideal for those interested in experiencing local neighbourhoods, urban villages, and interacting with locals, including a visit to the guide's home. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
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7 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
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Tour date
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7 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
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Tour date
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