City of Tradition · Shenzhen Guanlan Ancient Market Route

Led by a professional English-speaking local guide, you will stroll through the original ancient streets of Guanlan Ancient Market. We will visit ancient Hakka buildings, old memorial archways, ancestral halls and featured old stores. Your guide will share the long-standing history of Hakka settlements, local folk stories and regional culture, helping you dive deep into the unique Lingnan traditional civilization. You can take photos of antique street views, appreciate exquisite ancient architectural details, and feel the peaceful rhythm hidden in the busy city.

You will join a professional intangible cultural heritage inheritor to experience the time-honored metal and stone rubbing, a national-level Chinese intangible cultural heritage. You will follow the full traditional handcraft procedure: clean the carving template, lay rice paper, tap the paper tightly, apply ink evenly and uncover the finished work. Multiple classic patterns are available for you to choose from, including auspicious cloud, sacred beast, traditional Chinese calligraphy and blessing patterns. After the whole hands-on making process, you can take your unique handmade rubbing artwork home as a one-of-a-kind travel souvenir. It is a peaceful and healing experience to touch the charm of thousands of years of Chinese traditional craftsmanship.