Transform a lengthy journey into a rejuvenating escape. Explore vibrant streets, sample traditional Cantonese cuisine, and experience the city's relaxed pace.
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I use Guangzhou as a Cantonese food and trade-history gateway — less imperial theatre, more real port-city texture. Good if your flights hub through the south.
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Meet the local guide on arrival and transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.
Visit Chen Family Academy, Six Banyan Temple and Hua Ta Pagoda, Canton Tower, Shamian Island and the Ancestral Temple, then continue to Nanfeng Kiln and the Shiwan pottery centre in Foshan.
Check out of the hotel and transfer for the onward flight or rail journey.
Transform a lengthy journey into a rejuvenating escape. Explore vibrant streets, sample traditional Cantonese cuisine, and experience the city's relaxed pace.
Single supplement: NZD $260
Nanfeng Kiln and Shiwan pottery centre
Ancestral Temple with Ming Dynasty architecture
Chen Family Academy from the 1890s
Six Banyan Temple and Hua Ta Pagoda
Canton Tower for panoramic views
Shamian Island cultural experiences
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Accommodation (2 nights)
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Cherie Fairley
21 Jun 2026
“We went on a recent trip to Dali and Lijiang from 19th to 30th May 2026. Well, what amazing places they are. Plus the nearby city of Shangrila. We both had an amazing time walking and exploring with only our phone app to translate, since little or no English was spoken or written. Contrary to what the Lonely Planet guidebook said! Everything worked out well which is why we want to thank Baker at CTS personally for an awesome trip, the trip of a lifetime. If any other tours, guided or unguided come up please let us know. This is Mikes second time holidaying with CTS and we will certainly highly recommend your company to friends. Mike Brooker & Cherie Fairley”
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6 Jul 2026
“The china journey was well‑organized, I actually enjoyed all the moments without worrying about anything. Highly recommend the tour of tale of two cities china”
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16 Jun 2026
“Just came back from a tour of Xinjiang and a stopover in Xian. We had a fantastic time, the culture and scenery in Xinjiang is stunning and the tour was led by an experienced guide with excellent English. Highly recommended.”
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