6-day culinary tour of the Pearl River Delta, including Shenzhen-Zhongshan Passage, Jiangmen, and Qingyuan

During this 6-day culinary tour, we will take you through Zhuhai Sanjiao, Jiangmen, Qingyuan, and other tourist cities. We will explore the World Heritage sites of the overseas Chinese hometown, Jiangmen, experience the unique Lingnan culture, enjoy the charming rural scenery, and let you fully savor the delicious Cantonese cuisine.

A 6-day recommended 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-Shunde	Foshan Ancestral Temple, Lingnan Tian Di, Qinghui Garden, Shunfeng Grand Archway, popular Fisherman’s Wharf
D3 Shunde-Jiangmen-Kaiping	San Shisan Street Market, Zili Village Watchtowers, Tian Xia Liang Cang Bookstore, Chikan Ancient Town, European-style Pedestrian Street
D4 Kaiping-Zhongshan-Shenzhen	ChuBang Soy Sauce Cultural Museum, Chuxiangyuan Pastry Shop, Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel Observation Deck, Ganxin Hakka Town, Dafen Oil Painting Village, Dapeng Fortress, Dongmen Pedestrian Street
D5 Shenzhen-Guangzhou	Lianhua Mountain Park, watch the grand tide rise on the Pearl River – 40 years of China’s reform and opening-up audiovisuals, Dutch Flower Town, exterior view of Little Waist – Canton Tower, Yongqingliang, sightseeing tram, Shangxiajiu pedestrian street
D6 departing from Guangzhou	After the trip ends, we will take you to the airport and send you back to your cozy home.

unique experience：

Step into Shunde, experience the Shunde culinary journey, indulge in delicious food, and leave with a full stomach, leaning on the wall for support.

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 flavor, highlighting the true taste of ingredients and traditional cooking methods to satisfy the palates of food enthusiasts and capture their hearts.

key attractions：

At Huangtengxia Tianmen Suspension Bridge, enjoy the light show on the glass bridge.

Ming Dynasty garden architecture — Qinghui Garden

Built during the Ming Dynasty, the Lingnan garden architecture covers an area of 22,000 square meters. It is known as one of the four major Lingnan gardens along with Liang Garden in Foshan, Yuyin Mountain Villa in Panyu, and Ke Garden in Dongguan.

The World Heritage Site of Kaiping Watchtowers, scattered across the countryside like ancient Eastern fortresses.

Kaiping is renowned as the ‘hometown of watchtowers in China’, with 1,833 well-preserved structures to this day. Architecturally, they come in various forms such as villa-style, courtyard-style, and church-style. These multi-story tower buildings combine defensive functions, residential purposes, and a blend of Chinese and Western architectural artistry, reflecting the close ties between overseas Kaiping residents and their hometown during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Chikan Ancient Town – half is South Seas charm, half is Lingnan misty rain

Here, there are over 600 century-old colonial buildings, hailed as an ‘awe-inspiring corridor of East-West architectural art.’ Vintage tramcars weave through the old buildings and ancient banyan trees, creating a sense of time travel.

Check-in at business district：

Dongmen Pedestrian Street

Dongmen Old Street was established during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and is one of Shenzhen’s most traditional and popular commercial areas.

Guangzhou Yongqingfang: The perfect place to explore Xiguan culture and cuisine

Immerse yourself in the most authentic Old Xiguan experience, featuring typical Xiguan houses, arcade streets, ancient Cantonese opera culture, and a variety of local delicacies. This historically rich area is a must-visit for every tourist exploring the traditional charm of Guangzhou.

tasting gourmet food：

Satisfy your taste buds with the finest Cantonese cuisine.

Explore the culinary capital, the cradle of Cantonese cuisine — Shunde. From roast goose, drunken goose to sashimi and ginger milk pudding, let us help you remember the authentic flavors of Cantonese cuisine.

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:

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Try to avoid major holidays (China’s National Day, Chinese New Year, Canton Fair, ASEAN Expo) to avoid crowds and enjoy a better experience while saving money!

A detailed itinerary for six days

The following itinerary is for your reference. If you have other needs, we would be honored to arrange professional travel planners for you, who will tailor a personalized itinerary based on your interests, schedule, and budget.

Day 1: Arrival in Guangzhou and travel to Qingyuan
Based on your flight arrival time, your personal guide will meet you at the airport’s arrival hall, then take a bus to Qingyuan. After checking into the hotel, you’ll have some rest, enjoy dinner at the Flower Town, and then visit the Yellow Dragon Gorge Sky Gate Suspension Bridge for a light show.

Dinner arrangement: Flower Auntie’s Qinyuan Chicken
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection:
Hilton Promenade Hotel (5-star)

Day 2: Qingyuan to Foshan to Shunde
After breakfast, visit Foshan Ancestral Temple, Lingnan Tiandi. The Ancestral Temple houses the Memorial Hall of Wong Fei-hung and Ip Man Hall, where you can experience Foshan’s martial arts culture.

After lunch, take a bus to Shunde, visit the largest archway in Asia—Shunfeng Archway, then tour one of the four famous gardens in Lingnan—Qinghui Garden, stroll along Huagai Road Pedestrian Street, and explore the popular Fisherman’s Wharf.

Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch (seafood platter) & dinner (Zhuanan steamed pork).

Transportation: bus.

Hotel selection: Shunde Gordon International Hotel (5-star)

Day 3: Shunde to Jiangmen to Kaiping
After breakfast, tour the Sanshisan Village Street in Jiangmen, where ancient buildings with cobblestone steps witness historical changes. The area features arcade-style buildings, old streets, Western-style houses, lanterns, guzheng music, traditional Han clothing, and an integration of old street elements.

After lunch, take a bus to Kaiping, which is famous for being a hometown of overseas Chinese. Upon arrival, visit the watchtowers in Zili Village and the ancient town of Chikan.

Kaiping watchtowers are a unique type of Chinese rural architecture that combines defense, residence, and Western architectural art into multi-story tower-like buildings. Their distinctive feature is the fusion of Eastern and Western residential styles, incorporating elements from ancient Greek, Roman, and Islamic architecture among others.

Chikan is built along the Tanjiang River, with rural areas on the south bank and urban areas on the north bank. The town features uniform arcade buildings, giving it a unique blend of Chinese and Western ancient charm, earning it the title of ‘China’s Fifth Famous Ancient Town’.

Take a stroll on the European pedestrian street after dinner.

Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch (home-style braised goose) & dinner (yellow eel rice + pigeon meal)
Transportation: bus
Hotel selection:
Country Garden Jade Bay Phoenix Hotel (5-star)

Day 4: Kaiping to Zhongshan to Shenzhen
After breakfast, visit the Kitchen & Home Soy Sauce Cultural Museum and Chui Xiang Yuan bakery. Travel through the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Passage to Shenzhen, and tour one of the ‘Top Ten Hakka Ancient Villages’ in Shenzhen, Gan Keng Hakka Town. Originating from the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is a cultural tourism area that integrates Shenzhen’s local Hakka residences, Hakka customs, Hakka architecture, Hakka folk art, Hakka traditional cuisine, and Hakka rural scenery.

In the afternoon, visit Dafen Oil Painting Village, a vibrant art center renowned for its skilled painters and rich collection of oil paintings. Art enthusiasts can witness masterpieces being created and even customize their own personalized works. Next, head to Dapeng Fortress, an ancient city dating back to 1394 during the Ming Dynasty. Finally, explore Dongmen Pedestrian Street, enjoying shopping and leisure time.

Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch (Yi Shan Stomach Soup Chicken) & dinner (Wan Zai Seafood)
Transportation: bus
Hotel selection:
Shenzhen Century Garden Hotel (5-star)

Day 5: Shenzhen to Guangzhou
After breakfast, visit Lianhua Mountain Park, watch the grand tide of the Pearl River – 40 years of China’s reform and opening-up audiovisuals, and explore the Dutch Flower Town.

Take the bus to Guangzhou, admire the Canton Tower, visit Yongqingfang, enjoy the sightseeing tram, stroll along Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, savor the delicious local food, it’s absolutely amazing!

Guangzhou Haizhu Tram, this unique line connects Guangzhou Tower with Wanshengwei, known as ‘the most beautiful 7 kilometers in Guangzhou’. The tram starts at Guangzhou Tower Station and ends at Wanshengwei Station.

Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch (Dim Sum at Dian Dou De) & dinner (Buddha Jumps Over the Wall at Banyan Tree).

Transportation: bus.

Hotel choice: Guangzhou Poly Holiday Inn (5-star)

Day 6 Departure from Guangzhou
When your 6-day trip ends, we will take you to the airport and send you back to your cozy home.

Meal arrangement: breakfast
Transportation: bus

hotel selection：

Recommendation for boutique hotels to enrich your travel experience

Membership fee quotation：

The price depends on your travel plans, travel dates, number of people, and the hotel and meal preferences 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

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