As part of the 2026 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guangdong, diplomats from several countries took part in a one-day city walk across Guangzhou on May 13. The journey spanned from centuries-old Lingnan craftsmanship to the city's modern skyline piercing the clouds.

Rather than a traditional itinerary, the event offered participants a close look at how culture, heritage, and urban development harmoniously coexist in one of China's most dynamic cities.

Here, visitors can view up close, experience firsthand, and interact with intangible cultural heritage including traditional crafts and folk arts, forging a direct bond with cultural memory. The diplomats even made their woodblock paintings under the guidance of artists.

Dwayne Thompson, a diplomat from Trinidad and Tobago, described the experience as "amazing" and "very impressive," adding that it offered a new opportunity to understand the scale and diversity of Guangzhou.

Guangzhou, as showcased through this journey, is not only a cultural destination, but also a living, evolving urban center.

Source: South
Editor: Lyu Yun