Museum
Chen Clan Academy
- Mon
- 09:00–17:30
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 09:00–17:30
- Thu
- 09:00–17:30
- Fri
- 09:00–17:30
- Sat
- 09:00–17:30
- Sun
- 09:00–17:30
- Hours
- Seasonal hours from October 16 to April 14; last entry and ticket sales at 17:00. Closed Tuesdays except public holidays.
- Price
- Full ticket RMB 10; concession ticket RMB 5; free admission for some eligible groups. The first day of each month is free with advance reservation.
- How to visit
- Advance reservation and ticket purchase through the museum’s official WeChat are required; visitors without a reservation cannot enter when online capacity is sold out. Bring the booking QR code and the ID used for the booking; foreign visitors should use a passport.
- Hours
- Ticket required
- Hours
- Book ahead
- Hours
- Good with children
- Hours
- About 90–150 min
Why it is worth the detour
The Chen Clan Academy is best known for its exquisite traditional Chinese architecture and rich decorative arts.
The Chen Clan Academy, now housing the Guangdong Folk Art Museum, is a historic academic temple in Guangzhou showcasing traditional Chinese architecture and art. It features intricate wood, stone, and pottery carvings, making it a cultural and architectural gem.
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