5-day Pearl River Delta + Qingyuan Cantonese cuisine tour, enjoy the local flavors
Eating in Guangdong, the beauty lingers in your heart. Our five-day ‘Eat Cantonese, Enjoy Cantonese’ journey will allow you to experience unique Lingnan folk culture, admire charming rural scenery, and indulge in delicious Cantonese cuisine.
A recommended 5-day itinerary：
| Date | tourist attraction |
| D1 Guangzhou entry to Qingyuan |
Flower Town, watching the light show on the glass bridge at Huang Tengxia Sky Gate Suspension Bridge |
| D2 Qingyuan-Foshan |
Guangdong Millennium Romance, Foshan Ancestral Temple, Lingnan Tian Di |
| D3 Foshan-Shunde |
Qinghui Garden, Shunfeng Grand Archway, Huagai Road Pedestrian Street, Fengjian Water Village (including boat tour) |
| D4 Shunde-Guangzhou |
Exterior waistline of Guangzhou Tower, Haixinsha Island, Huacheng Square, sightseeing tram, Yongqingfang, Sacred Heart Cathedral of Guangzhou |
| D5 departing from Guangzhou |
After the trip ends, we will take you to the airport to fly back to your cozy home. |
Travel experience：
Experience Guangzhou Tram
Enjoy the most beautiful seven-kilometer route, with stunning scenery along the way. For most of the journey, you’ll be driving alongside the Pearl River. You can take the entire trip and get off at your favorite stop on the return journey to explore and take some photos.
Exploring Shunde cuisine, indulging in a feast, and leaving with arms full of food.
Shunde, known as the ‘World Capital of Gastronomy,’ boasts an unparalleled culinary culture. The local delicacies exude a sense of everyday life and home-cooked flavors, highlighting the true taste of ingredients and traditional cooking methods, satisfying the palates of food enthusiasts and capturing their hearts.
key attractions：
Watching the light show on the glass bridge of Huangtengxia Tianmen Suspension Corridor
Foshan Ancestral Temple, an important landmark of Lingnan culture
The Ancestral Temple not only boasts well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties but also comprehensively showcases traditional cultures such as Cantonese opera, pottery sculpture, lion dance, and martial arts from Foshan.
Guangzhou Tower (Little Waist)
Guangzhou Sacred Heart Cathedral
This cathedral, the largest in Guangzhou’s Catholic Diocese, stands as one of China’s most magnificent twin-spired Gothic masterpieces. Notably, it ranks among only four all-stone Gothic cathedrals worldwide, earning its reputation as the ‘Notre-Dame of the East’.
Check-in at business district：
Foshan Lingnan Tiandi
A perfect blend of ancient architecture and modern trends, this area, which dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, is the largest and best-preserved historical and cultural street in Foshan, ideal for street photography.
Guangzhou Yongqingfang: The perfect place to explore Xiguan culture and cuisine
Immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Old Xiguan – where quintessential Xiguan mansions, arcaded streets (qilou), time-honored Cantonese opera culture, and gourmet delights coexist. This historic quarter is every traveler’s gateway to Guangzhou’s living traditions.
tasting gourmet food:
Satisfy your taste buds with the best Cantonese cuisine.
Explore the culinary capital, the cradle of Cantonese cuisine—Shunde. From roast goose, drunken goose to sashimi and ginger milk pudding, savor the authentic flavors of Cantonese dishes.
Enjoy traditional Cantonese dim sum and morning tea, which includes breakfast and tea drinking.
In the morning, we have specially arranged a popular traditional Chinese restaurant in the local area for you to enjoy authentic Cantonese breakfast and experience the leisurely local lifestyle.
Best Time to Go:
Throughout the four seasons of the year, try to avoid major holidays such as China’s National Day, Chinese New Year, the Canton Fair, and the ASEAN Expo. Traveling during off-peak times offers a better experience and saves money!
A detailed 5-day itinerary：
The following itinerary is for your reference. If you have other needs, we would be honored to arrange professional travel planners for you. They will tailor a special itinerary based on your interests, schedule, and budget.
Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Guangzhou – Qingyuan
Welcome to Guangzhou! To ensure a worry-free journey, your personal guide will meet you at the airport arrivals hall and then take you by bus to Qingyuan, known as Guangzhou’s ‘back garden’ (40 minutes). After a brief rest in the flower town, you will visit the Huangteng Gorge Glass Bridge + Tianmen Suspension Corridor + Circular Waterfall + Light Show.
Dinner arrangements: Flower Aunt’s Braised Goose
Transportation: Bus
Hotel options:
Qingyuan Jin季 Hotel (4-star)
Qingyuan New Hilton International Hotel (5-star)
Day 2: Qingyuan to Foshan
Today, our destination is Foshan, the hometown of Wong Fei-hung. We will visit the Guangdong Millennium Legend to touch the historical pulse of Guangdong’s thousand-year culture, encounter a magical legend of the Baiyue people, and explore over twenty unique theaters and performance venues that take you from heaven to earth, through ancient and modern times…
In the afternoon, we will tour Foshan Ancestral Temple and Lingnan New Territories. The Ancestral Temple is renowned as the foremost among Foshan’s temples, hence its name ‘Ancestral Temple.’ It also epitomizes the decorative arts of Lingnan architecture. Inside the temple, there are the Memorial Hall of Wong Fei-hung and Ip Man Hall, where one can experience the martial arts culture of Foshan.
Meal arrangements: breakfast & dinner – Strong Fish Martial Arts Banquet
Transportation: bus
Hotel options:
Chaozhou Orange Hotel (4-star)
Chaozhou Tengrui Crowne Plaza Hotel (5-star)
Day 3: Foshan to Shunde
After breakfast today, I will head to Shunde, known as the culinary capital of the world, to visit Qinghui Garden, the first among Guangdong’s Four Famous Gardens, Shunfeng Grand Archway, Huagailu Pedestrian Street, and Fengjian Water Village (including a boat tour).
The Shunfeng Grand Archway is renowned for its grand scale, majestic design, exquisite patterns, and superb stone craftsmanship, all of which are rarely seen both domestically and internationally. As such, it has earned the reputation of being the first archway in China.
Fengjian Water Town is one of the four major water towns in Guangdong Province, known as the ‘Little Zhouzhuang’ of Guangdong. It features ancient bridges, ancestral halls, nunneries, and several food streets filled with the aroma of daily life. The beautiful scenery and delicious food captivate both the eyes and the taste buds.
Meal arrangements: Breakfast & Lunch at Dock No. 68, Dinner at Shuixiangrenjia Steamed Pork from Junan
Transportation: bus
Hotel options:
Shunde Ruitao Hotel (4-star)
Shunde Gordon International Grand Hotel (5-star)
Day 4: Shunde to Guangzhou
After breakfast, we will be driven to Guangzhou. We will see the Little Waist Tower (Canton Tower), Haixinsha Island, Huacheng Square, Xiguan Houses, Yongqingli, and take a tram tour. We will also stroll along Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street and enjoy delicious local food, which is absolutely amazing!
Meal arrangements: Chinese lunch & Cantonese dim sum at Middle Point & dinner – roast goose at Fragrant Pavilion
Transportation: Bus
Hotel options:
Guangzhou Ibis Styles Yongqingfang Hotel (4-star)
Guangzhou Poly Holiday Inn (5-star)
Day 5: Guangzhou – Departure Location
After breakfast, enjoy free activities. When your 5-day Pearl River Delta + Qingyuan ‘Eat Cantonese, Enjoy Cantonese’ tour ends, your dedicated guide and driver will take you to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for your flight back home.
Meal arrangement: breakfast
Transportation: bus
hotel selection：
Recommendation for boutique hotels to enrich your travel experience.
Tour Package Quotation
The price depends on your travel plans, travel dates, number of people, and the hotel and meal requirements you choose.
The price includes：
- travel bus
- Chinese-English bilingual tour guide
- The attractions, hotels, and meals listed on the itinerary.
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 customer service hotline during travel
