A Super Comprehensive Guide to Guangzhou for Seniors—Save It So You Don't Get Lost
by BONNIE VAUGHN
Feb 21, 2025
🧐 The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, also known as the Chen Clan Academy, is a nationally protected cultural heritage site and a cultural landmark of Guangzhou. It is often referred to as the "Pearl of Lingnan Architectural Art."
1️⃣ Address:
No. 34, Enlongli, Zhongshan Seventh Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou
2️⃣ Opening Hours:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last entry at 5:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays except for public holidays)
3️⃣ Ticket Prices:
Adults: 10 RMB
Students (18 years and older), Seniors (60-64 years old): 5 RMB
Minors and seniors aged 65 and above: Free
4️⃣ Reservation:
Reservations are required via the "Guangdong Folk Art Museum" official WeChat account. One day each month offers free admission, such as January 15th, February 12th, etc.
5️⃣ Transportation:
Metro Line 1, Exit D at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Station; Metro Line 1/8, Exit B at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Station
6️⃣ Suggested Tour Route:
Main Entrance → Central Hall → Rear Hall → East and West Side Rooms → Backyard Garden
7️⃣ Photo Spots:
Wooden carved screens, stone-carved column bases, roof decorations, backyard garden, etc.
8️⃣ Guided Services:
On open days, there are free craft explanations at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with 18 spots per session. Tickets are distributed at the service desk to the right of the main entrance.
Additionally, digital experience hall explanations are available at 10:00 AM, 10:40 AM, 11:20 AM, 2:30 PM, 3:10 PM, and 3:50 PM, limited to 12 people per session. Reservations can be made via QR code scanning.
Visitors can also inquire at the consultation desk about free audio guides, premium explanations, and manual guided tours.
⚠️ Notes:
1. The venue does not provide parking due to limited space.
2. Lockers are available after security checks, free for the first 30 minutes, then 1.5 RMB/hour. Power banks can be rented via QR code scanning after security checks.
3. Please follow museum regulations, protect cultural relics, avoid touching exhibits, and refrain from smoking inside the main building.
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