5-Day Guangzhou Lingnan Culture Tour | Dim Sum, Arcades & Maritime Silk Road
—— A Millennium of Gourmet and Heritage
🌟 Highlights
- Culinary Feast: Taotaoju Dim Sum, Panxi Restaurant Boat Congee, Shawan Ginger Milk Pudding
- Architectural Marvels: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island European Architecture, Yuyin Garden
- Wild Adventures: Chimelong Safari Park, Baiyun Mountain Cloud Terrace Garden
- Maritime Legacy: Nanhai Temple, Huangpu Ancient Port
🗓️ Daily Itinerary & Cost Breakdown
Day 1: Old City Traces | Ancestral Halls & Arcades 🏨 Accommodation: White Swan Hotel Guangzhou (4-star, River View) ✅Shangxiajiu Food Voucher (Double-Layer Milk + Rice Noodle Rolls)Activities:
- Afternoon: Guangcai Porcelain Painting at Yongqing Fang Cultural Block (self-pay: $30).
- Evening: Night Cruise (self-pay rooftop upgrade: +$15).
Day 2: Dim Sum & Gardens | Lingnan Elegance 🏨 Accommodation: Same as aboveIncluded Costs: ✅Taotaoju Dim Sum Set (Shrimp Dumplings, BBQ Pork Buns, Boat Congee) ✅YuyinGardenTicket+CantoneseOperaCostumePhotoSessionActivities:
- Morning: Study the "hidden elegance" design philosophy of Yuyin Garden.
- Afternoon: Watch Cantonese Opera excerpts at the Opera Museum (self-pay: $10).
Day 3: Shamian & Chimelong | Colonial Charm & Wildlife 🏨 Accommodation: Chimelong Hotel Guangzhou (4-star, Animal Theme) ✅Shamian Island Historical Tour (with Starbucks Retro Café Voucher)Activities:
- Morning: Photoshoot of European architecture at Shamian Island.
- Afternoon: Observe pandas and white tigers at Chimelong, ride cable cars over savannahs.
Day 4: Maritime Silk Road | Ancient Port & Temple 🏨 Accommodation: Huangpu Ancient Port Homestay (Traditional Eaves House) ✅Huangpu Port Boat Congee Lunch (with Fish Skin Snack) ✅DIYSoySauceWorkshop(Take100mlHome)Activities:
- Morning: Decode the Maritime Silk Road origins at Nanhai Temple.
- Afternoon: Guang Embroidery Handkerchief Workshop (self-pay: $25).
Day 5: Baiyun Mountain Farewell | Nature & History 🏨 Check-out: Before 12 PMIncluded Costs: ✅Baiyun Mountain Cloud Terrace Garden Ticket (with Shuttle) Activities:
- Morning: Hike Baiyun Mountain, visit "Sunset View" platform.
- Afternoon: Explore Beijing Road’s Ancient Pathway Ruins (self-pay: Nanshin Double-Layer Milk).
💰 Total Price & Upgrade Options
| Package Type | Price (USD) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Package | $825/person | Includes 4-star hotel and all "included" items |
| 5-Star Upgrade | +$250/night | Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel |
| Private Cantonese Banquet | +$80/person | Panxi Restaurant Garden Private Room (Book 3 days ahead) |
📋 Travel Tips
- Language: Some vendors in old districts speak only Cantonese; download a translation app.
- Climate: Humid summers require sunscreen and Huoxiang Zhengqi Water.
- Etiquette: Avoid tapping chopsticks during dim sum; tap the table to thank tea servers.
