6-Day Canton Fair 2026 Private Tour: Guangzhou City Highlights & Bruce Lee Home

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Day 1: Guangzhou Arrival

   Welcome to Guangzhou! Your dedicated Guangzhou guide will pick you up at Guangzhou Airport or Railway Station. Then you will head to your hotel for a rest.

   Free Time Idea: Take a little break, stroll through the colonial-style arcades on Shamian Island, look for your first bite of Cantonese dim sum, or just wander around the neighborhood.

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2. Day 2: Canton Fair Tour

   Usually, the Canton Fair is held twice a year, in the spring and fall. The spring session runs from mid-April to early May, while the fall session runs from mid-October to early November.

   For reference, please see the 2026 Canton Fair schedule.

   The 139th Canton Fair (Spring Session)

   Phase 1: April 15 - 19, 2026

   Phase 2: April 23 - 27, 2026

   Phase 3: May 1 - 5, 2026

   The 140th Canton Fair (Fall Session)

   Phase 1: October 15 - 19, 2026

   Phase 2: October 23 - 27, 2026

   Phase 3: October 31 - November 4, 2026

   From Day 2 to Day 4, you’ll explore the expo fair at your own pace.

   Quick Fair Tip:
   Phase 1: Electronics & Machinery
   Phase 2: Consumer Goods
   Phase 3: Textiles & Home

   Unsure which one to choose? Reach out to us, and we'll perfectly schedule your trip.

   Travel Tip: During the Guangzhou Expo, most hotels offer free shuttle services to the exhibition center. We recommend checking the schedule at your hotel’s front desk.

   Optional Transfer Service: If you’d like a flexible and customized transportation service, we’d be happy to arrange it for you!

   We wish you every success in your business endeavors!

   

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3. Day 3: Canton Fair Tour

   Explore the Canton Fair freely on your own.

   Optional Service: We can also arrange a professional private guide to assist with translation/interpretation from the second to the fourth day if needed.

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4. Day 4: Canton Fair Tour

   Explore the Canton Fair freely on your own.

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5. Day 5: Guangzhou Highlights Tour
   Explore the Lingnan architectural style and witness the city's landmarks

   After breakfast, meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby to begin your in-depth one-day tour of Guangzhou.

   Step inside the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a centuries-old clan hall hailed as the “Pearl of Lingnan Architectural Art.” Not only will you admire the rigorous and grand architectural layout of “three avenues, three courtyards, nine halls, and two side wings,” but you’ll also witness firsthand the colorful Shiwan ceramic sculptures and vivid folk plaster reliefs adorning the rooftops.

   Through every detail, you’ll gain insight into the perfect fusion of Lingnan clan culture and traditional architectural wisdom.

   

   Stroll through Lychee Bay to appreciate its unique water town scenery and discover historic architectural complexes such as the Renwei Ancestral Temple and the Literature Pagoda, as well as the charming Xiguan mansions and arcades lining the waterfront.

   For lunch, go to a traditional local restaurant to taste crystal shrimp dumplings, shaomai, char siu buns, rice rolls, and other delicacies that will leave you wanting more.

   

   Explore the Lychee Bay Grand Theater to admire the Cantonese opera. Built right by the water, the theater allows you to watch performers sing, recite, act, and perform martial arts on stage.

   Visit the museum to learn about the history and culture of Guangzhou’s Old Xiguan district, admire the European-style residences, and take photos of the spiral staircases inside — it’s incredibly retro.

   Wander through Yongqing Fang, where you can visit Bruce Lee’s ancestral home and explore this vibrant neighborhood that showcases intangible cultural heritage crafts such as Guangzhou enamelware and Guangzhou embroidery.

   Located here, the Cantonese Opera Art Museum is a cultural treasure trove embodying the aesthetic of Lingnan gardens. It not only displays precious opera artifacts but also hosts daily performances.

   Head to Guangzhou’s “urban living room” — Huacheng Square — which overlooks the Pearl River New Town CBD across the river. Here, you can admire the magnificent “Three Towers Locking the River” skyline formed by the East Tower, West Tower, and Guangzhou Tower, as well as surrounding cultural landmarks such as the Guangzhou Grand Theatre and the Guangdong Provincial Museum.

   

   Cross the Pearl River and take a stroll along the riverbank, where you’ll see the Canton Tower — nicknamed “Little Waist” — standing majestically. Get an up-close look at the cutting-edge technology that allows this 600-meter-tall tower to withstand strong winds and resist seismic activity.

   Optional Activity: Pearl River Night Cruise

   A night cruise on the Pearl River is like flipping through a moving urban picture book, with many city landmarks of vastly different styles passing by one after another.

   Standing on the deck of the cruise ship, feeling the river breeze, you’ll witness the dazzling light shows put on by the skyscrapers on both banks and the glittering skyline of the CBD.

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6. Day 6: Guangzhou Departure

   Today, it's time to say goodbye to your 6-day business trip in Guangzhou. Check out and transfer to the airport or station. Deals signed, dim sum eaten, Guangzhou's essence in the bag — see you next phase.

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