Museums & culture in Guangzhou
In a nutshell
A temple-like hall built in the 1890s with exquisite carvings, ceramics and plaster sculptures.
Rating & popularity
#2 of 5
in our Guangzhou guide
Visit duration
1 h 15 min
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Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
A temple-like hall built in the 1890s with exquisite carvings, ceramics and plaster sculptures.
Allow an hour. It is easy to combine with the nearby Xiguan old town food streets.
A guided cultural walking tour.
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