Discover the Best of China: Shanghai & Guangzhou Tour

The Bund, Yu Garden, Lujiazui

Start your morning at The Bund, Shanghai’s famous waterfront. You can take a stroll along the riverbanks to admire the dramatic contrast between 19th-century European-style facades and the soaring glass towers rising across the water.

Special Information: Between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, local seniors gather along the waterfront promenade to practice Tai Chi, stretch, or practice martial arts. This is the perfect chance for you to experience the local life of Shanghai.

After gathering memories at The Bund, head over to Yu Garden to step into a beautiful sanctuary tucked right into the historic old town. You can wander across traditional stone bridges and enjoy the bustling alleyways of the nearby bazaar for local snacks and crafts.

Wrap up your day in Lujiazui, the financial heart of modern China. It is also referred to as the “Wall Street of China,” which sits across the river from the historic architecture of the Bund. Here, you will get to experience the beauty of neon lights that illuminate the towering skyscrapers.

Special Information: Lujiazui gets its name from a Ming dynasty scholar named Lu Shen, whose family lived, died, and was buried on what was then a muddy river bend before it became Shanghai’s modern financial hub.

Morning Transfer

Check out after breakfast and head to the station to get transferred to Guangzhou via a high-speed train

Arrival in Guangzhou

Arrive in southern China’s buzzing commercial center and check into your room at the Baili Airport Hotel (Guangzhou Baiyun No. 5 Apron). Spend a relaxing evening grabbing a bite of authentic local cuisine nearby and enjoying the day at your own pace.

You will be in one of these hotels, or similar, depending on availability

Baili Airport Hotel

The Baili Airport Hotel is located at No. 138 Gangbei Road, Tangjing Street, in the Baiyun District of Guangzhou. It is approximately a 26-minute drive away from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.  It was originally opened in 2000 and underwent renovations...

Canton Tower, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Pearl River Night Cruise

Start your morning with a visit to the magnificent Canton Tower, the towering architectural icon of contemporary Guangzhou. You can go to the high viewing platform to see a clear, wide view of the whole city.

Special Information: If you are visiting Guangzhou in mid-to-late November, then do not forget to experience the massive global light festival, the Guangzhou International Light Festival. This festival runs for 10 to 13 days and features a synchronized, ultra-high-tech light show every November at the Canton Tower.

Your next stop will be Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is widely celebrated as a true masterpiece of traditional Lingnan design. Here you can admire the pottery sculptures, detailed woodwork and brick carvings that embellish this historic complex.

Conclude your day with a relaxing and romantic Pearl River Night Cruise. The gently shimmering waters and dazzling lights of illuminated bridges will leave you feeling relaxed and mesmerized.

Airport Transfer

Have your final morning breakfast at the hotel, double-check your bags for souvenirs and take your scheduled transfer to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for your return journey.

Fly home!