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Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

陈家祠 Chén jiā cí

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Photo: Shujianyang, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

This is very well preserved architecture from the 19th century, and one of the finest surviving examples of traditional Cantonese architecture. It used to belong to a wealthy family with the surname Chen and now is a museum that houses many articles including ivory sculptures and artistic statues. Watch for the beautiful rocks in the backyard and the incredibly intricate roof carvings.

  • Entry 10 CNY
Address
Zhongshan 7th Road (中山七路)
Getting there
Metro Line 1, Line 8 Chen Clan Academy
Hours
Daily 08:30–17:30
Price
¥10 for adults; ¥5 for seniors 60-65 and students; free for children under 18 and seniors over 65. Foreigners need to present their passport to buy tickets

Listing from Wikivoyage: Guangzhou/Liwan, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Location and details from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.