Guangzhou Tours 2026-2027: City Highlights, Culinary & In-depth Guangdong Tours
Joining a Guangzhou tour should be one of the most convenient and authentic ways to understand China. Believe us, this is not an exaggeration.
The city is known worldwide forĀ its modern skyscrapers, global commerce, the Canton Fair, and world-class Cantonese cuisine. Still, it is a hub of Chinaās tech innovation. Hidden behind itsĀ modernity are the 2,200 years of history, unique Lingnan culture, distinctive Qilou buildings and the historical status as a gateway of the Maritime Silk Road.
Our Guangzhou tours are for people who want to understand the city, not just see it. Beyond its landmarks, weāll dive deep into its hidden history, side streets, architecture and cultural heritage that have shaped the city.
No matter what draws you to this city, we can customize your perfect trip.
Top 8 Guangzhou Tours
Discover the classic highlights of Guangzhou and its surrounding areas with our best Guangzhou tours. With your own private tour guide, youāll visit a time-honored restaurant for authentic dim sum, admire the intricate Lingnan architecture of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and distinctive Qilou buildings of Yongqingfang, and trace the cityās history over 2,000 years ago at the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King.
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Ancient Cantonese heritage and iconic modern landmarks
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Authentic Dim Sum, rich historical and cultural heritage of old Guangzhou
Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau
Colonial history, vibrant Lingnan culture, and futuristic cityscapes
Guangzhou, Foshan
Birthplace of Kung Fu & Lingnan culture, Guangzhou & Foshan highlights
Guangzhou, Qingyuan, Foshan
Vibrant spring blossoms, serene gardens, and scenic landscapes
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See Guangzhou’s must-see landmarks in a few short hours
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Close-up wildlife encounters and top kid-friendly attractions
Guangzhou, Chaozhou, Shantou, Jieyang
Discover Chaoshan’s historic streets, architecture, cuisine, Kung Fu tea & coastal heritage
Canton Fair Tours
Our Canton Fair tours are organized for businessmen or businesswomen who are planning to attend this largest and oldest trade exhibition in Asia. From airport pick-ups and hotel check-ins to other logistics and on-the-ground translation services, we handle all services youāll need to save your time and energy.
Airport transfers, hotel pickups, air-conditioned vehicle
Canton Fair, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Lychee Bay, local food, Yongqing Fang
Professional language support and guided visit to the Canton Fair
Guangdong Tours
Explore Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Jiangmen Kaiping and other popular places in Guangdong Province with your own private tour guide. Focus on the places that are most interesting to you and explore them at your own pace. The itinerary and start time can both be customized based on your requirements.
China Great Bay Area Tours
One of the four bay areas in the world, the Great Bay Area is an important economic hub in south China. It covers 11 cities of very different traditions and cultural contexts, including Hong Kong, Macau, and 9 cities in Guangdong Province. From Chimelong Theme Park and Hong Kong Disneyland to the glittering skyline, picturesque islands, historical landmarks, ancient towns, and authentic dim sum, our Great Bay Area tours can offer experiences for travelers of every age and travel style. Ā
Hong Kong, Guangzhou
Dazzling skyline and rich Cantonese heritage and food scene
Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau
Lingnan ancestral halls, skyscrapers, Ā HZMB bridge, UNESCO ruins
Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Hong Kong’s harbor views and Shenzhenās cutting-edge high-tech pulse
Hong Kong, Macau
Hong Kong’s vibrant city life and Macauās heritage and Portuguese flair
China Tours from Guangzhou
It is very convenient to start your China tour from Guangzhou thanks to its frequent international flights to/from cities across Asia, North America, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. After arriving at Guangzhou, you can easily reach almost all major cities and areas in China by direct flights and high-speed trains.
Guangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shenzhen, Hong Kong
Premier high-tech metropolises and the serene karst landscapes
Guangzhou, Zhangjiajie
Cantonese dim sum and heritage & Avatar Mountains
Guangzhou, Guilin
Guangzhou city landmarks and iconic Li River scenery
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guilin, Chengdu, Xiāan, Beijing
Futuristic metropolises, natural wonders, giant pandas, and ancient imperial capitals
Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Xiāan, Zhangjiajie
Historical landmarks and breathtaking national parks and mountain peaks
Guangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Zhaoxing, Rongjiang, Kaili
Lingnan culture, Guilin’s karst landscapes, and Guizhou’s fascinating ethnic villages.
What Our Travelers Say About Us
Our guide was Britany who would be the best guide we have ever had on our many travels. She spoke perfect and clear English and was always available to help. She helped us get through air ports and railway stations, shopping, and banks. One sick person she took to the doctors and then the hospital and stayed with him.
She was incredibly knowledgable and very well organised. Her timing helped us to visit many places before the crowds arrived.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour as it covered a large section of China and included places in Tibet.

Our guide was Britany who would be the best guide we have ever had on our many travels. She spoke perfect and clear English and was always available to help. She helped us get through air ports and railway stations, shopping, and banks. One sick person she took to the doctors and then the hospital and stayed with him.
She was incredibly knowledgable and very well organised. Her timing helped us to visit many places before the crowds arrived.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour as it covered a large section of China and included places in Tibet.
Noble was my tour guide, and Liu Jun was our driver. Noble made sure that I saw everything that I wanted to (I happen to be interested in far off Taoist temples and Buddhist shrines), and he was very knowledgeable about Chinese culture and history. Liu Jun was an exceptional driver, seamlessly navigating the chaotic Xian streets with ease and efficiency.
I highly recommend this company, and am already plotting my next excursion with them.

Noble was my tour guide, and Liu Jun was our driver. Noble made sure that I saw everything that I wanted to (I happen to be interested in far off Taoist temples and Buddhist shrines), and he was very knowledgeable about Chinese culture and history. Liu Jun was an exceptional driver, seamlessly navigating the chaotic Xian streets with ease and efficiency.
I highly recommend this company, and am already plotting my next excursion with them.
The car provided was super comfortable for our family and the drivers in each city was amazing. They knew exactly how to navigate through the chaos and our family felt safe throughout the trip.

The car provided was super comfortable for our family and the drivers in each city was amazing. They knew exactly how to navigate through the chaos and our family felt safe throughout the trip.
Halal food is not an issue as it can be found mostly at the tourists centre and ofcourse at the Masjid @ Mosque area too. The delicious beef & Yak meat cooked nicely and overall the meal is not pricey at all.
The Muslim Tour Guide, Mr.Ibrahim Ma has showed us the masjid in the village and in Kunming city as well.
We were also amazed by the Stone Forest, Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Naphai Lake, and the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Ofcourse other places are quite interesting especially the old city and villages where my kids had a chance to rent Costumes of a different ethnic.
Overall, we enjoyed very much this Tour although some places need a long walk as we are in our 60s but honestly, the planning to go up to ShangriLa then coming down to Lijiang was a good idea as we explored a lot of new adventures.
Thanks so much to Ms.Maxie Yang from China Xian Tour who had arranged our trip nicely & a memorable ones. We definitely remember China as Xian Tour! Thank you again!

Halal food is not an issue as it can be found mostly at the tourists centre and ofcourse at the Masjid @ Mosque area too. The delicious beef & Yak meat cooked nicely and overall the meal is not pricey at all.
The Muslim Tour Guide, Mr.Ibrahim Ma has showed us the masjid in the village and in Kunming city as well.
We were also amazed by the Stone Forest, Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Naphai Lake, and the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Ofcourse other places are quite interesting especially the old city and villages where my kids had a chance to rent Costumes of a different ethnic.
Overall, we enjoyed very much this Tour although some places need a long walk as we are in our 60s but honestly, the planning to go up to ShangriLa then coming down to Lijiang was a good idea as we explored a lot of new adventures.
Thanks so much to Ms.Maxie Yang from China Xian Tour who had arranged our trip nicely & a memorable ones. We definitely remember China as Xian Tour! Thank you again!
We planned the itinerary together before the trip, and everything was very well organized. During the tour they were also very flexible and always ready to adjust the program when we needed changes. We never felt rushed, but we also never felt like we were wasting time. The pace was perfect.
Our guide was outstanding. He was very kind, patient, professional, and had a lot of knowledge about Chinese history and culture. he answered all our questions and made every visit more interesting.
Communication before and during the trip was excellent, and everything went smoothly.
Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable. We highly recommend China Xian Tour, and we hope to travel with them again in the future!

We planned the itinerary together before the trip, and everything was very well organized. During the tour they were also very flexible and always ready to adjust the program when we needed changes. We never felt rushed, but we also never felt like we were wasting time. The pace was perfect.
Our guide was outstanding. He was very kind, patient, professional, and had a lot of knowledge about Chinese history and culture. he answered all our questions and made every visit more interesting.
Communication before and during the trip was excellent, and everything went smoothly.
Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable. We highly recommend China Xian Tour, and we hope to travel with them again in the future!
We would like to thank Sophia for helping us arrange the tour and gave us the best hotel with the best view. It was truly an unforgettable holiday. We also had an excellent tour guide, Kareem, who always ensured we could follow the itinerary smoothly, introduced us to delicious local food (especially the kebabs with fat of the sexy sheep), and shared insights into local life and culture. He also provided great recommendations throughout the trip making it a unique experience, such walking around the Karakule Lake, horse riding at Mustag Ata.
We were supported by two very experienced drivers, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Ma, who were very familiar with the terrain and ensured our journey was safe and comfortable.
Now we are already thinking about our next trip with your arrangement for the ninth time. This was truly a memorable experience.

We would like to thank Sophia for helping us arrange the tour and gave us the best hotel with the best view. It was truly an unforgettable holiday. We also had an excellent tour guide, Kareem, who always ensured we could follow the itinerary smoothly, introduced us to delicious local food (especially the kebabs with fat of the sexy sheep), and shared insights into local life and culture. He also provided great recommendations throughout the trip making it a unique experience, such walking around the Karakule Lake, horse riding at Mustag Ata.
We were supported by two very experienced drivers, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Ma, who were very familiar with the terrain and ensured our journey was safe and comfortable.
Now we are already thinking about our next trip with your arrangement for the ninth time. This was truly a memorable experience.
Grace organised our hotels, trains, flights (within China), drivers & tour guides. Our tickets to attractions were all prepared too. When my daughters realised we would miss the Drone show in Chongqing, Grace was able to re-organise our hotels & itinerary so we would be there on the weekend.
When we arrived in Beijing, a driver met us at a pre arranged spot & took us to our hotel. The next day the driver & guide met us in the lobby to start our 2 days tour.
When it was time to move on to Xian, we were taken to the train station for the bullet train. 1168 klms in 4.5 hours, amazing. Again we were met by a driver & guide to start our time in Xian. From Xian to Zhangjiajie by plane, again driver & guide. Same in Chongqing & Shanghai. No hassles at all.
All hotels were great 3 star with breakfast. Beijing hotel was 4 star & breakfast had more variety. Overall we were very happy with our accommodation.
I can not speak highly enough of Grace's communication & skill in sorting everything for us.

Grace organised our hotels, trains, flights (within China), drivers & tour guides. Our tickets to attractions were all prepared too. When my daughters realised we would miss the Drone show in Chongqing, Grace was able to re-organise our hotels & itinerary so we would be there on the weekend.
When we arrived in Beijing, a driver met us at a pre arranged spot & took us to our hotel. The next day the driver & guide met us in the lobby to start our 2 days tour.
When it was time to move on to Xian, we were taken to the train station for the bullet train. 1168 klms in 4.5 hours, amazing. Again we were met by a driver & guide to start our time in Xian. From Xian to Zhangjiajie by plane, again driver & guide. Same in Chongqing & Shanghai. No hassles at all.
All hotels were great 3 star with breakfast. Beijing hotel was 4 star & breakfast had more variety. Overall we were very happy with our accommodation.
I can not speak highly enough of Grace's communication & skill in sorting everything for us.
Communication, in English, via email and WhatsApp, was swift, polite and professional. All of our questions were answered amiably.
We hope to be back in Xiamen soon. China Xian Tour remain at the very top of our list, and we are looking forward to taking a tour with them.

Communication, in English, via email and WhatsApp, was swift, polite and professional. All of our questions were answered amiably.
We hope to be back in Xiamen soon. China Xian Tour remain at the very top of our list, and we are looking forward to taking a tour with them.
I have travelled with China Xian Tour for many of my family holidays. Every time we start planning a trip, they are the first agency I will reach out to because I know I can trust them to take care of the details.
Our recent holiday-journey through Xining, Qinghai, Gansu, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Chengdu was another memorable experience. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing us to enjoy the stunning landscapes, local culture and unique experiences without feeling rushed. Throughout the trip, we felt well looked after and everything ran smoothly.
The appointed drivers and guide were very patience, especially towards our two boys. They were very knowledgeable and professional in telling us the culture and history of the places we visited. They were always cheerful, accommodating and willing to help, making the journey enjoyable not just for the adults but for the children as well. The boys had an amazing time and came home with many stories to share.
We are also grateful for all the beautiful photos and videos that were taken for us along the way. These moments are priceless and will always remind us of the wonderful memories created during this trip.
Thank you once again for your dedication, professionalism and genuine care. After travelling with your team on multiple occasions, it is clear that your service goes beyond simply arranging a holiday. You help create experiences and memories that families will cherish for years. I look forward to many more adventures in the future.

I have travelled with China Xian Tour for many of my family holidays. Every time we start planning a trip, they are the first agency I will reach out to because I know I can trust them to take care of the details.
Our recent holiday-journey through Xining, Qinghai, Gansu, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Chengdu was another memorable experience. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing us to enjoy the stunning landscapes, local culture and unique experiences without feeling rushed. Throughout the trip, we felt well looked after and everything ran smoothly.
The appointed drivers and guide were very patience, especially towards our two boys. They were very knowledgeable and professional in telling us the culture and history of the places we visited. They were always cheerful, accommodating and willing to help, making the journey enjoyable not just for the adults but for the children as well. The boys had an amazing time and came home with many stories to share.
We are also grateful for all the beautiful photos and videos that were taken for us along the way. These moments are priceless and will always remind us of the wonderful memories created during this trip.
Thank you once again for your dedication, professionalism and genuine care. After travelling with your team on multiple occasions, it is clear that your service goes beyond simply arranging a holiday. You help create experiences and memories that families will cherish for years. I look forward to many more adventures in the future.
FAQs about Guangzhou Tours
Most visitors choose a 2-Ā to 3-day Guangzhou tour to discover its classic highlights like Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yuexiu Park, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Beijing Road, Canton Tower, Shamian Island, etc.
For families with kids, it is highly recommended to add another day to visit the Chimelong Safari Resort.
If you only have a short layover, it is a good idea to focus on the cityās morning tea culture, traditional architecture of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island and urban landscapes.
Guangzhou offers easy access to almost all other cities in China. After touring Guangzhou, most visitors extend their trip to Foshan, Chaozhou, Shantou, and Shenzhen for a comprehensive Guangdong ProvinceĀ exploration. All are accessible by high-speed train within 1-2 hours.
It is also convenient to add Hong Kong and Macau to explore more highlights of the Great Bay Area.
If you are keen on natural wonders and outdoor activities, visit Guilin which is only about 2.5 hoursāĀ high-speed train ride away.
- Visit Chimelong Safari Resortto enjoyĀ aĀ fun time with kids.
- Ascend Canton Tower for wonderful panoramic viewsof the city. Youād better visit during the late afternoon for views of both sunset and nightscapes.
- Enjoy a leisurelywalk on Shamian Island to admire old European buildings of different styles.
- Walk into Chen Clan Ancestral Hall to see intricate Lingnan architecture.
- Enjoy Guangzhouās urban landscapes and night skyline on a Pearl River Cruise.
- Attend the Canton Fair,which is held twice each year. It is one of the biggest trade fairsĀ in the world.
- Visit the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King to admire artifacts from the mausoleum of a king dating back to around 130 BC.
Guangzhou food is a major branch of Cantonese cuisine, which is one of the eight Chinese cuisines and one of the most well-known Chinese cuisines in the world. So, food should be an essential part of any Guangzhou tour, and the following dishes are some of the must-eats: Ā
- Siu Mai (Shumai ē§éŗ¦)
- Rice Noodle Roll (Cheong Fun č ē²)
- Steamed Buns Stuffed with BBQ Roast Pork (Char Siu Bao åē§å )
- Salted Egg Yolk Buns (Liu Sha Bao ęµę²å )
- Egg Tart (Dan Ta čę)
- Shrimp Dumplings (Xia Jiao č¾é„ŗ)
The best months to visit Guangzhou are from September to December when there is little rain and sufficient sunshine. Temperatures usually hover around 15-29°C in this period. March to early May is also comfortable, but it sees more rainfall. January is the best time for flower lovers when the city is full of blossoms. Ā
Please note that during the Canton Fair (mid-April to early May and mid-October to early November), the city usually sees larger crowds and higher hotel prices.











