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**Participants with Regular or Student Registrations for the Main Conference will automatically have access to the Cultural Tours, Banquet, and Pearl River Night Cruise. No additional tickets are required.
**Real-name registration is required for the Pearl River Night Cruise.
**Please click here to register and select your preferred tour route. (Only one route can be selected.)

1. Guangzhou Cultural Tours

 *Included in the registration

*All the activities are subject to a minimum group size and may be canceled if there are not enough participants.

Option #1

West Gate Wander: An Afternoon of Old Canton’s Leisure

Date & Time: 6 hours (13:00 - 19:00)

Limited places: To be confirmed

Meeting point: Lobby of the LN Garden Hotel Nansha Guangzhou

Program: Depart from the LN Garden Hotel Nansha Guangzhou at 13:00. First, explore Yongqing Fang, a revitalized historic district where traditional arcade buildings house creative shops and cafes, perfectly blending old Guangzhou charm with new vitality. Then, step into the serene Cantonese Opera Art Museum, a classical garden in the city heart, to admire exquisite architecture and perhaps enjoy a spontaneous opera performance. The tour concludes with a group banquet at the renowned Bingsheng Restaurant.

下午13:00从南沙花园酒店出发。首先探访永庆坊，这是一个焕发新生的历史街区，传统的骑楼建筑内遍布创意店铺和咖啡馆，完美融合了老广州风情与现代活力。随后，步入市中心静谧的粤剧艺术博物馆，这是一座古典园林，可欣赏精美建筑，或许还能偶遇一段即兴的粤曲表演。行程最终在以经典粤菜闻名的炳勝酒家的团体晚宴中结束。

Option #2

Cityscape Ascent: The Dazzling Nightscape of New Guangzhou

Date & Time: 6 hours (13:00 - 19:00)

Limited places: To be confirmed

Meeting point: Lobby of the LN Garden Hotel Nansha Guangzhou

Program: Depart from the LN Garden Hotel Nansha Guangzhou at 13:00. Visit the stunning Bai’etan Greater Bay Area Art Center, a new landmark on the Pearl River shaped like a “Cultural Cruise Ship,” to quickly immerse in contemporary Lingnan culture through its exhibitions. Then, ascend the iconic Canton Tower (“Little Waist”). From its high-altitude observation deck, enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of Guangzhou and the winding Pearl River, especially magnificent at dusk. The tour concludes with a group banquet at Bingsheng Restaurant.

下午13:00从南沙花园酒店出发。参观令人惊叹的白鹅潭大湾区艺术中心，这座珠江畔形似“文化巨轮”的新地标，可通过其展览快速领略当代岭南文化。随后，登上地标建筑广州塔（“小蛮腰”），从其高空观景台360度俯瞰广州全景与蜿蜒珠江，黄昏时分景色尤为壮丽。行程最终在炳勝酒家的团体晚宴中结束。

Option #3

Journey Through Time: A Stroll Down an Architectural Gallery

Date & Time: 6 hours (13:00 - 19:00)

Limited places: To be confirmed

Meeting point: Lobby of the LN Garden Hotel Nansha Guangzhou

Program: Depart from the LN Garden Hotel Nansha Guangzhou at 13:00. Stroll through Shamian Island, a leafy romantic islet dotted with well-preserved European-style buildings, offering a peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of a sudden trip to Europe. Then, proceed to Yongqing Fang, a historic cultural district brimming with the charm of Xiguan (Old Guangzhou). Here, cobblestone paths blend seamlessly with restored traditional Lingnan architecture, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the profound folk heritage and vibrant modern cultural creativity of Guangzhou amidst its arcaded streets and harmonious mix of old and new. The tour concludes with a group banquet at Bingsheng Restaurant.

下午13:00从广州南沙花园酒店出发。漫步至沙面岛，这个绿树成荫的浪漫小岛上遍布保存完好的欧式建筑，宁静氛围让人仿佛瞬间置身欧洲。随后，前往永庆坊，这里是充满西关风情的历史文化街区，青石板路与修缮一新的岭南传统建筑相映成趣，在骑楼巷陌、新旧交融的氛围中，体验广州深厚的民俗底蕴与蓬勃的现代文创活力。行程最终在炳勝酒家的团体晚宴中结束。

Practical Notes:

1. All tours will assemble in the lobby of the LN Garden Hotel Nansha Guangzhou at 13:00 for departure. Please confirm your selected route in advance.

2. The itinerary includes transportation and guide services, ending at the Bingsheng Seafood Restaurant.

3. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

2. Banquet

Date & Time: 19:00~20:30

Location: Bingsheng Seafood Restaurant【炳胜品味（海印总店）】
Address: 33 Dongxiao Rd, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510230

Founded in 1996, Bing Sheng has long been a celebrated ambassador of authentic Cantonese cuisine in Guangzhou. Recognized as a Michelin-selected restaurant for eight consecutive years, it stands as a testament to culinary excellence and consistency. The restaurant’s interior beautifully blends traditional Lingnan cultural elements with modern architectural design. Bing Sheng meticulously selects premium local ingredients to craft dishes that honor the rich heritage of Cantonese cooking. More than just a restaurant, Bing Sheng is a culinary landmark — a true representation of Guangzhou’s gastronomic identity and a proud symbol of its vibrant food culture.

3. Pearl River Night Cruise

Date & Time: 20:30~22:30
Address: 466 Yanjiang E Rd, 大沙头Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vD21mBm1fy6bTc3z7

The Pearl River Night Cruise sails through the iconic Canton Tower and the golden waterways of the Pearl River. As visitors board the boat and feel the gentle river breeze, they embark on a journey blending past and present, unfolding a vivid historical panorama of Guangzhou’s millennia-old commercial heritage. Along the way, fascinating stories from both ancient and modern times are vividly recounted, allowing travelers to fully experience the grandeur and charm of Guangzhou as a national central city and a renowned commercial hub with over two thousand years of history.