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  • 4/5 WeiJun P. 7 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    $10 entrance fee per person, have to register on wechat before entering, but for foreigners like us that do not have wechat pay, we went to the counter there and pay by cash. Great historical buildings with pre recorded guides, easy to understand the history of it
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kian Yong T. 5 months ago on Google • 283 reviews
    Nostalgia feeling when visit there. You can feel how the ancient people live their lives in old times. And most importantly, I'm Chen also.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paulin L. 5 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Traditional building is a nice place to walk around, not too big, and can feel the authenticity of the old China Carpenter work . nearby bus station and MRT ...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mini R. 2 months ago on Google • 915 reviews New
    Go as early as possible, the line can get very long even late morning. The building itself is a piece of art with four types of statue making. Inside it is stuffed with all sorts of local art, from tapestries embroidery to porcelain to complex wood and ivory carvings. You walk through time, though many of the original art was destroyed in the Cultural revolution hence many are recreations. Absolutely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Viktória H. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Cantonese-style building with great history. Definitely a must see, if you are in Guangzhou. Easy to access, the entrance fee is quite reasonable, and you can get a wonderful experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ciwi P. 7 months ago on Google • 690 reviews
    It is just a big traditional house of old ancient offier. You need to buy ticket, online with wechat, before or at the place. For foreigners, it is 10 RMB. If you love design, old stuff, and architecture, then you might to enter

  • 5/5 Ho Pooi Y. 10 months ago on Google • 228 reviews
    Very good place to see the art and craft from the ancient Cantonese. Being the only port that allow to trade with foreigners, Cantonese is influenced by the western elements. Cant imagine i sitting down and spend my whole mind and body to recreate such a master piece! There are a lot of craft to buy and the price is considered cheap with the time and resource that they need to put in for the work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick T. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Visited to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, knowing it's a place to host students for their exams. Happy to be a Chen Family
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ray K. 4 years ago on Google
    A must visit place.. the whole site is well managed and operated. Offers a great insight into all this great southern family had achieved and worked towards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mihwa L. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautifully restored ancestral clan house of the Chens. Intricate carvings in the roofs and walls. Contains some exhibition of paintings and artwork. Remember to bring your passport in order to buy tickets.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian S. 6 years ago on Google
    Really interesting folk art museum. The architecture is really interesting. Some interesting crafts taking place. Great exhibitions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Piotr L. 7 years ago on Google
    An architectural masterpiece with very rich, elaborate and countless artwork pieces. The rooms are filled with exhibits of prime Cantonese art, crafts and culture. Although the ivory section is very controversial. The exhibits are incredibly beautiful, but at what price?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith W. 5 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Very interesting to see the antique furniture and antique decorations on display her within the old structures. Very worth the visit. I highly recommend visiting here.

  • 4/5 Ed C. 3 months ago on Google • 134 reviews New
    Located at Zhongshan road and just a 1-min walk from Chen Jia Ci metro station, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (Chen Clan Academy) is a temple built by the 72 clans of family/surname of "Chen" for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations during the Qing dynasty. Later it was changed to be the Chen Clan's Industry College, and then middle schools. Currently it houses the Guangdong Folk Art Museum. The buildings were nice in particular the roofs with lots of colourful decors and displays, and it stood the test of time, presenting the history, arts and culture of the then China before the country became a republic. It's a nice place to learn about the early history and especially those with Chen family name as somehow you can feel the association with the forefathers.

  • 5/5 Grace S. 5 months ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Beautifully restored Ancestral hall with an abundant original ceramic and carved wood decorations. There's a beautiful little courtyard garden in the back. Full of history.....definitely worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Mo S. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Such a historical place, so calm and beautiful, a must visit place for tourists, for international passport holder its just 10yuan only, u can have beautiful photography

  • 5/5 J F. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing architecture, do not miss this place. Even in Thailand there're many places like this but still recommend to go see it. History.

  • 5/5 Vannyah 2. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing historical place, architecture is beautiful. Location on google maps is a bit misleading, its right next to Chen Clan metro station

  • 5/5 Breakfast #. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty hall and entrance fee is low. Good place to spend an hour or so.

  • 5/5 Ben L. 4 years ago on Google
    Worth visiting. A great ancient Chinese building with excellent architecture. There are also a lot of artifacts inside.

  • 5/5 Joshua Caleb A. 5 years ago on Google
    The original structure was burnt down by lightning, but they've restored it to it's former glory. It has turned into a Traditional Folk Art Museum that houses all of Guangzhou's famous art pieces and living standards of old Guangzhou (Panyu) There is limted English, but it is without a doubt worth visiting. The complex isn't as crowded as some of the tourist sites in Guangzhou.

  • 5/5 Deming 4 years ago on Google
    I was pleasantly surprised/impressed by this academic temple. It is well preserved and the artworks are impressive. Would be good to hire a guide to explain the meaning of the carving/statues etc. Try to find the little angels (evident of Christianity confluence during Qing Dynasty) cravings on one of the pillar.

  • 5/5 jaydee t. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Cool experience. Lots to see. Everything is very detailed. If you arent able to pay with wechat go to the window past the ticket checking. You can use cash or card.


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