Chen Clan Academy - One of the Eight New Scenic Spots of Guangzhou
by 大也
Mar 19, 2022
Discovering Guangzhou’s Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is a cultural deep-dive you won’t want to miss! 🤩🌧️ Imagine wandering through a historic site where the whole building is the museum — every stone, roof tile, and wood carving tells its own story. The craftsmanship here is out-of-this-world: spend hours getting lost in the ornate details from the tiles to the intricate eaves.
Top Spot to Visit:
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
No. 34, Enlongli, Zhongshan 7th Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Tip: Don’t just rush through; treat the building itself as a giant sculpture. With every step, you’ll spot new design quirks and intricate stonework — it’s like a live puzzle for architecture fans!️ You can hang out longer in the covered courtyards if it’s rainy, and the main exhibition halls are packed with treasures from the hall’s own history.
Getting Around:
Jump on the metro (Line 1) to Chen Clan Academy station. Super easy and saves cash! Walk a few blocks for the entrance.
Food:
Grab street eats nearby! Guangzhou is famous for dim sum — head to a local cha chaan teng right outside the hall for a quick bite.
Destination Tips:
Bring an umbrella if clouds roll in, and have cash/WeChat Pay handy for tickets. English info is limited, so a translation app helps.
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