Around the Pearl River Delta: An 8-Day In-Depth Panoramic Exploration of Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Shenzhen & Jiangmen

This itinerary connects six core cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen. It takes 8 days to take an in-depth tour of the Lingnan region, visiting historical sites to experience the profound cultural heritage of a hundred years, checking in urban landmarks to feel the development vitality of the Greater Bay Area, and also encountering water town customs and coastal beauty, enjoying the diverse charm of Lingnan culture and the contemporary style of urban development in an immersive way. The whole journey is a customized small group tour with comfortable transportation and four-diamond hotel accommodation. The itinerary pace is relaxed, balancing sightseeing and experience, which is an ideal choice for an in-depth tour of Guangdong. 

Tour Highlights：
 ·  Cultural Tracing: Visit red landmarks such as the former site of Huangpu Military Academy and Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence to touch the development context of modern China; check in Lingnan architectural treasures such as Chen Clan Academy and Ancestral Temple to experience the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional arts and crafts.

·  City Tour: Roam the core cities of the Greater Bay Area such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai, from Huacheng Square to Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall, and witness the historical changes and brilliant achievements of urban development.

·  Lingnan Customs: Stroll through Fengjian Water Town and Gulao Water Town to encounter the gentle poetry of ancient Lingnan villages; watch Foshan martial arts and lion dance performances to experience the characteristic folk culture of Guangdong.

·  Coastal Scenery: Check in coastal landmarks such as Zhuhai Fisher Girl, Lovers' Road and Ye Li Island, overlook the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, a world-class project, and enjoy the leisure time at Shenzhen Dameisha Seaside.

·  Customized Experience: The whole journey is a customized small group tour with one seat per person, equipped with driver and housekeeper service, four-diamond hotel accommodation to ensure a comfortable experience, and the itinerary is flexible to adapt to needs.

Itinerary Overview：
Day 1: Arrive in Guangzhou：Take a flight to Guangzhou, the core city of Lingnan, and then head to Huacheng Square, the central urban landmark of Guangzhou. Walk around the square to feel the modern urban appearance and vibrant city style of Guangzhou.
Day 2: In-depth tour of Guangzhou's humanities and night view

Have breakfast at the hotel first, then visit the Former Site of Huangpu Military Academy, a landmark with important significance in modern Chinese history and military history (the scenic spot is closed every Monday). Next, go to Yuexiu Park, a large comprehensive cultural and leisure park in Guangzhou, and visit the Five Rams Statue, the city symbol of Guangzhou. After that, visit Chen Clan Academy, which integrates a variety of architectural decoration crafts in the Lingnan area and is known as the "Pearl of Lingnan Architectural Art". Then stroll around Yongqingfang, a block that blends Lingnan traditional style and modern fashion, and experience the collision of old and new Guangzhou culture. In the evening, take a cruise for the Pearl River Night Tour, and enjoy the stunning night view of Guangzhou's river banks along the way.
Day 3: Guangzhou → Foshan → Shunde, experience Lingnan water town and folk customs

After breakfast at the hotel, take a car to Shunde District of Foshan, first visit the memorial archway of Shunfengshan Park, known as the "First Memorial Archway of China", and admire the grand and exquisite traditional architectural style. Then go to Fengjian Water Town, where the natural environment is harmonious and the pattern of ancient Lingnan villages is well preserved, and walk along the water lanes to feel the quiet and elegant water town style. In the afternoon, visit the Foshan Ancestral Temple, the top of all temples in Foshan, and watch the authentic Foshan martial arts and lion dance performances to experience the unique folk customs of Lingnan.
Day 4: Shunde → Jiangmen, explore Jiangmen's natural and cultural characteristics

Have breakfast at the hotel and head to Jiangmen, first visit Guifeng Mountain in Xinhui District, enjoy the fresh natural scenery and lush forest landscape of the mountain area. Then go to Xinhui Chenpi Village, the first large-scale commercial and cultural complex of characteristic agricultural products in China, and understand the culture and industrial development of Xinhui chenpi, a famous local specialty. In the afternoon, visit Gulao Water Town, a typical Lingnan water town, and experience the simple and authentic Lingnan customs and water town life.
Day 5: Jiangmen → Zhuhai, enjoy Zhuhai's coastal scenery and world-class projects

After breakfast at the hotel, go to Zhuhai, a beautiful coastal city, first visit Zhuhai City Balcony, a comprehensive public space for viewing the sea and leisure, with a wide view of the coastal scenery. Then visit the landmark of Zhuhai: the Fisher Girl Statue and Lovers' Road, the stone carving of the Fisher Girl has become the symbol of Zhuhai, and walk along Lovers' Road to enjoy the sea breeze and coastal scenery. Next, go to Ye Li Island, take a walk and enjoy the quiet coastal environment, and view the Zhuhai Grand Theater (Riyuebei) from the outside, admiring its unique shell-shaped architectural appearance. Then visit Zhuhai Jingshan Park, a good viewing spot for the sea in Zhuhai, with a panoramic view of the blue sea and sky. Finally, go to Wangqiao Post Station, and overlook the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Cross-sea Bridge, one of the new seven wonders of the world, a world-class engineering marvel.
Day 6: Zhuhai → Zhongshan → Shenzhen, trace red memory and experience urban vitality

Have breakfast at the hotel and first visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence in Zhongshan, in-depth understand the life story and legendary experience of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, and feel the red cultural heritage. Then go to Happy Coast to experience the modern leisure and entertainment style of the city. In the afternoon, head to Shenzhen and visit Lianhuashan Park, where there is a famous statue of Comrade Deng Xiaoping, standing at the top of the park to overlook the urban style of Shenzhen and recall the glorious course of reform and opening up.
Day 7: In-depth tour of Shenzhen, witness reform and opening up and enjoy coastal leisure

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall, which comprehensively, vividly and three-dimensionally shows the magnificent course and brilliant achievements of Guangdong's 40 years of reform and opening up, and feel the development speed and vitality of Shenzhen. Then go to Dameisha Seaside Park, a tourist resort integrating leisure vacation, sightseeing, sports and entertainment, walk on the soft beach, enjoy the coastal scenery and experience the leisure seaside time. In the afternoon, stroll along the most beautiful plank road in Shenzhen, with beautiful scenery and a pleasant environment, which makes people linger and forget to return.
Day 8: Shenzhen departure, end the pleasant journey

Have breakfast at the hotel and visit Gankeng Ancient Town, a cultural tourism scenic spot integrating Shenzhen's local Hakka dwellings, folk customs, architecture, folk art, traditional food and pastoral scenery, and experience the unique Hakka culture of Shenzhen. After the visit, the driver will send you to the airport according to the flight time, and the 8-day Lingnan tour will end happily.

Price: From USD799 per person

This is a reference starting price based on 4 travelers sharing one vehicle and one twin room.

The final price varies depending on the actual number of travelers, specific travel dates, selected hotel category/room type, level of itinerary customization, and seasonal demand fluctuations.

Please contact our travel advisor before booking to obtain an exact quotation and itinerary tailored to your group’s specific details and needs, and to clarify all included and excluded costs.