Guangdong

China's southern gateway — Guangzhou's Lingnan heritage and Canton Tower, Shenzhen's skyline-and-makers energy, plus the Kaiping diaolou and Chaoshan food culture.

What to see

• Guangzhou — Canton Tower, Chen Clan Academy, Shamian Island, Yongqingfang, Yuexiu Park
• Shenzhen — Huaqiangbei electronics market, Dafen Art Village, Lianhuashan Park, Shenzhen Bay
• Kaiping — UNESCO diaolou watchtowers among rice fields

Travelling with HXXC Travel

We currently operate 12 private and small-group itineraries in Guangdong — every one with an English-speaking guide, private vehicle and hand-picked hotels. Below you can browse each departure, compare day counts and prices, and request a customised version of any route.

Best time to visit: October – December (mild and dry).

Guangzhou: Canton Tower, Chen Clan Academy, Shamian Island, Yongqingfang, Yuexiu Park

Shenzhen: Huaqiangbei electronics market, Dafen Art Village, Lianhuashan Park, Shenzhen Bay

Kaiping: UNESCO diaolou watchtowers among rice fields