Guangdong Heritage Trail: From "The Knockout" Drama to UNESCO Diaolou

Trip Highlights

Where Dim Sum Meets Heritage.

Seven days through Guangdong — from five-star dim sum to 1920s European towers and China's most-watched TV drama location.

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Real Cantonese Dim Sum at Dawn

地道早茶文化体验

Not the tourist dim sum halls — our insider takes you to the local favorite where Guangzhou families queue on weekends. Learn to order like a local.

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Diaolou Towers of Kaiping

开平硫楼 · 世界文化道产

A UNESCO-listed landscape of fortified towers where European balconies meet Southern Chinese villages. Our guide tells the stories the guidebooks skip.

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Hot Spring and The Knockout Drama

温泉养生与《狂ྜྷ》取景地

Private hot spring resort in Enping — then follow the filming locations of The Knockout, China’s most-watched TV drama of 2023.

Day by Day

Your 7-Day Itinerary.

1Day

Arrival in Guangzhou

抵达幕州

Airport PickupPearl River HotelBeijing Road Night Market

专车接机，送往珠江边精品酒店。晚上浴北京路夜市，品常粤式描头小吃。

Private airport transfer to your Pearl River boutique hotel. Evening at Beijing Road night market.

2Day

Canton Dim Sum Day

粤式点心日

Lin Heung Tea HouseChen Clan HallShangxiajiu Street

清晞连香榨百年早茶，阳家祖了解内建筑术，晚间上下九游行假。

The full Cantonese morning tea experience. Lin Heung Tea House since 1886. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. Evening on Shangxiajiu.

3Day

Shunde — Heart of Cantonese Cooking

顺德粤菜之心

Bian Kee Double-Skin MilkShunde MuseumQinghui Garden

㞅记双皮奶、均安烧鲨、鱼糕洪。顺德是粤菜的发源地，每道菜都有100年历史。

Bian Kee double-skin milk, Jun An roast goose, fish porridge. Where Cantonese cooking was born.

4Day

Chaoshan Beef Paradise

潮洪牛肉火锅

Hai Tian RestaurantChaoshan Old TownKaiyuan Temple

到达潮洪，海天酒家正宗潮洪牛肉火锅。下午游潮州古城，开元封。

The legendary Hai Tian beef hotpot restaurant. Afternoon in the 1,600-year-old Chaoshan ancient town and Kaiyuan Temple.

5Day

Cooking Class and Return

炸餐课与返回幕州

Dim Sum ClassReturn DriveEvening Free

上午跳大炮学做蚂鲤、肠粉、崆烧包。下午专车返回幕州，晚间自由活动。

Hands-on dim sum class with a master chef. Afternoon private transfer back to Guangzhou. Evening free.

6Day

Macau Day Trip

澳门一日游

Senado SquareRuins of St PaulLord Stow Egg Tart

专车前往澳门。大三布牌坐、妗閱姚、龙环董音。葡拘和董国鸡。

Private transfer to Macau. Ruins of St. Paul, A-Ma Temple, Lord Stow egg tarts. Portuguese-influenced cuisine in one day.

7Day

Departure

幕州返程

Emperor Qianlong MarketAirport Transfer

早上浸北京路或购买手信。专车送往幕州白云机场。可选延展至吉湾。

Morning at Emperor Qianlong Market for silk and tea. Private airport transfer. Optional: extend to Hong Kong.

The Difference

This Isn't a Generic City Break.

See why a private experience changes everything.

Aspect	Standard Group Tour	This Guangzhou Tour
Group Size	20-30 people, rushed, no flexibility	✓ Your group only (2-8)
Dim Sum	Set menu at tourist restaurant, 60-min limit	✓ Local dim sum hall + cooking class
Shunde	Often skipped or rushed	✓ Full day in the home of Cantonese cooking
Chaoshan	Never included in standard tours	✓ Included with private vehicle
Macau	Often skipped entirely	✓ Included with private vehicle
Cooking Class	Not available in group tours	✓ Included — take recipes home

What's Included

Everything Covered.

✓ Included

6 nights accommodation in boutique hotels (breakfast included)
Private luxury vehicle throughout all 7 days
English-speaking guide (all 7 days, same guide)
Dim sum cooking class with master chef
All attraction entrance fees as listed
Macau day trip with private vehicle
Shunde and Chaoshan with private vehicle
Airport/station transfers

✗ Not Included

International flights to/from Guangzhou
Travel insurance
Lunches and di
International flights to/from Guangzhou
Travel insurance
Lunches and most dinners
Personal shopping and souvenirs
Optional: extend to Hong Kong

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FAQ

Questions Travelers Ask.

Is this suitable for vegetarians or people who don't eat seafood?

可以安排素食或不吃海鱼的餐食吗？

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Absolutely. Cantonese cuisine has excellent vegetarian options — Buddhist temple restaurants serve entirely meat-free dishes. Just inform us in advance.

当然可以。粤菜有很好的素食选择——寓俯食基提供完全素食的菜品。提前告知我们即可。

How do we pay in Guangzhou? Do foreign cards work?

在幕州如何支付？外国信用卡能用吗？

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Most shops accept WeChat Pay and Alipay. We help you set up WeChat Pay before arrival. Cash is always accepted at local markets.

大多数商店接受微信和支付宝。我们会在到达前帮你开通微信支付。现钥在集市始终可用。

What is the best time for this tour?

最佳出行时间是？

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October to March is ideal — cool weather, less humidity. Summer is hot but vibrant. Tour runs year-round.

10月至3月最佳—天气湿湿、湿度低。夏季热闘但充满活力。全年均可出行。

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Absolutely. Cantonese cuisine has excellent vegetarian options — many Buddhist temple restaurants serve entirely meat-free dishes that even meat-eaters love. Just inform us in advance and we'll brief every restaurant.

当然可以。粤菜有很好的素食选择——许多寺庙餐厅提供完全素食的菜品，连肉食者也爱吃。提前告知我们即可。

How do we pay for things in Guangzhou? Do foreign cards work?

在广州如何支付？外国信用卡能用吗？

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Most shops and restaurants in Guangzhou now accept WeChat Pay and Alipay — some even accept foreign credit cards. We will help you set up WeChat Pay before you need it. Cash (RMB) is always accepted at local markets.

广州大多数商店和餐厅接受微信支付和支付宝，部分也接受外国信用卡。我们会在你到达前帮你开通微信支付。当地集市则始终接受现金。

Is 3 days enough to see Guangzhou and Shenzhen?

三天时间够游览广州和深圳吗？

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This trip is designed to give you a rich introduction — not a rushed checklist. You'll experience the highlights of both cities in a relaxed, well-paced manner. For a deeper Shenzhen experience (DJI, Huaqiangbei tech market), ask about our 4-day extension.

这趟行程经过精心设计，让你在轻松节奏下充分体验两城精华。如需更深度探索深圳（DJI、華強北科技市场），可选择4天延展行程。

Cantonese Culinary Odyssey: 7 Days of Dim Sum, Soup & Heritage