5-Day 4-Night Guangzhou - Shenzhen Tour: Discover the City of the Future
Guangzhou - Shenzhen
A journey through two contrasting urban landscapes: Guangzhou, rich in Lingnan heritage, and Shenzhen, a young and modern city featuring futuristic architecture.
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Destination
Guangzhou - Shenzhen
FIT, GIT
Private / Group
Guide Languages
VN, EN, FR
Tour Overview
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Destination
Guangzhou - Shenzhen
Tour Type
International Tours
Suitable For
FIT, GIT, Family
Group Size
2 – 20+ pax
Accommodation
3★ – 5★
Transport
Car, Cruise, Flight
Meals
As per itinerary
Guide Languages
VN, EN, CN, RU
Best Time
Year-round
Price From
USD 424
Support
24/7 throughout the trip
Tour Summary
Guangzhou and Shenzhen offer two very different sides of China. One is a historic city with ancient streets, wholesale markets, and distinctive Lingnan cultural heritage; the other impresses with its youthful, modern appearance and dynamic pace of life as a city known as the city of the future. The 5-Day 4-Night Guangzhou - Shenzhen Tour takes visitors through the characteristic sights of both cities. From bustling Beijing Road, where shopping and cuisine continue late into the night, to modern Shenzhen with Sea World, the Minghua ship, and the dazzling Happy Harbour.
- Duration
- 5 days 4 nights
- Destination
- Guangzhou - Shenzhen
- Suitable For
- FIT, GIT, Family, Couples
- Service Level
- Essential → Enhanced → Premium
- Customization
- 100% tailor-made
- Support
- 24/7 throughout the journey
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Itinerary Map (Interactive Map)
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Guangzhou
2 nights
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2
Shenzhen
1 night (Cruise)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Hanoi - Guangzhou
Meals as per itinerary Overnight at destinationMorning
- Guests gather at the airport and complete the procedures for the direct flight from Hanoi to Guangzhou.
Afternoon
- Upon arrival in Guangzhou, the local vehicle and tour guide will pick up the group and transfer them into Guangzhou city.
- Guests take a walk along Beijing Road - a pedestrian street and shopping paradise offering a wide range of products, from major brands to affordable items. When the streets light up, the area becomes even livelier with a variety of traditional Chinese dishes.
Evening
- The vehicle transfers guests to the hotel for check-in and rest.
- Overnight in Guangzhou.
The order of visits may change depending on weather conditions and actual flight schedules, while the full program content remains guaranteed.
Day 2: Day 2: Guangzhou - Shenzhen (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Meals as per itinerary Overnight at destinationMorning
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Guests travel to Shenzhen by high-speed train.
- Upon arrival, guests have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
- Visit Splendid China & China Folk Culture Village – a cultural and tourism complex featuring miniature recreations of famous landmarks across China while introducing the cultures of 56 ethnic groups.
- Continue to Sea World – an international-style entertainment, dining, and shopping complex. Stroll among cafés, restaurants, and open spaces overlooking the sea, and experience the youthful and open atmosphere of this modern port city.
- Guests take photos outside the iconic structure inspired by a stingray in the open sea - the Minghua ship, featuring a soft and graceful design that appears to be “flying” above the water.
Evening
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Afterward, visit Happy Harbour - a modern coastal complex highlighted by the giant “Light of the Bay” Ferris wheel and evening light shows.
- Overnight in Shenzhen.
The order of visits may change depending on weather conditions and actual flight schedules, while the full program content remains guaranteed.
Day 3: Day 3: Shenzhen - Guangzhou (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Meals as per itinerary Overnight at destinationMorning
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Guests visit Dongmen Market - a famous wholesale market offering a wide range of reasonably priced products, known as a vibrant commercial center that attracts international visitors.
Afternoon
- Visit Nantou Ancient Town - an ancient neighborhood with a long history located in the heart of modern Shenzhen. With a history of more than 1,700 years, it was once an important administrative and commercial center of the ancient Lingnan region.
- Afterward, the vehicle transfers guests back to Guangzhou.
Evening
- Upon arrival in Guangzhou, guests enjoy beef hot pot at Chaofa Restaurant.
- After dinner, guests take photos at Canton Tower - a prominent landmark featuring a design inspired by a woman’s waist, with a modern appearance that has become one of the city’s iconic symbols.
- After the sightseeing program, the vehicle transfers guests to the hotel for check-in and rest.
- Overnight in Guangzhou.
The order of visits may change depending on weather conditions and actual flight schedules, while the full program content remains guaranteed.
Day 4: Day 4: Guangzhou Free Day (Breakfast)
Meals as per itinerary Overnight at destinationMorning
- Breakfast at the hotel. Guests are free to explore Guangzhou, with transportation and admission fees at their own expense.
- Guests may visit:
- Yongqingfang - a preserved area featuring a collection of Qilou and Republican-era architecture combining Chinese and Western styles, with ancient houses, shops, and distinctive cultural spaces.
- Bruce Lee Ancestral Home - a residential building featuring typical Xiguan architecture in Guangzhou, where Bruce Lee’s father, Lee Hoi-chuen, lived for more than 10 years.
- Shawan Ancient Town - an ancient village more than 800 years old, known for its traditional Lingnan architecture, stone alleys, and rows of old houses.
- Free shopping at Baima Market - a famous wholesale market in Guangzhou offering a wide range of fashion products such as clothing, shoes, and accessories.
- Or visit APM Mall, opposite Baima Market - a modern underground shopping center with various fashion, accessories, and cosmetics stores.
- Take a walk along Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street - a bustling area featuring Qilou architecture with distinctive Lingnan characteristics, shopping stores, and a variety of Cantonese street food.
- Experience a night cruise on the Pearl River, with a reference price of approximately CNY 130/person/trip.
Afternoon
- Explore Guangzhou freely.
Evening
- Explore Guangzhou freely.
- Overnight in Guangzhou.
The order of visits may change depending on weather conditions and actual flight schedules, while the full program content remains guaranteed.
Day 5: Day 5: Guangzhou - Hanoi (Breakfast)
Meals as per itinerary Overnight at destinationMorning
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- The vehicle and tour guide transfer guests to the airport. Guests complete the procedures for the flight back to Vietnam.
- End of the program.
Afternoon
- End of the program.
Evening
- End of the program.
The order of visits may change depending on weather conditions and actual flight schedules, while the full program content remains guaranteed.
Transportation & Services
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Modern Tourist Vehicle
Air-conditioned, comfortable seating.
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International Airfare
Economy class.
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Pearl River Cruise
Modern, with an open sightseeing deck.
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Guangzhou – Shenzhen High-Speed Train Ticket
Standard-class seating.
Included Hotels
Standard
Included
- Standard 4-star hotel accommodation (2 people/room) or equivalent hotel. In case of an odd number of male/female guests, triple-sharing rooms will be arranged or a single-room supplement will apply.
- New tourist vehicle for transportation throughout the journey.
- Mineral water throughout the tour (1 bottle/guest/day).
- Main meals according to the program.
- One-time admission tickets according to the program.
- Enthusiastic Vietnamese-speaking tour guide service in China throughout the itinerary.
- Standard-class high-speed train ticket: Guangzhou - Shenzhen.
Not Included
- Round-trip international airfare.
- Mainland China group entry visa for Vietnamese passport holders.
- Early check-in or late check-out fees.
- Meals not mentioned in the tour program.
- Drinks and personal expenses (telephone calls, laundry, tips, etc.).
- Any services not mentioned in the program.
- Mandatory land tip: USD 3/guest/day.
- Travel insurance.
- Single-room supplement.
- Optional program expenses.
- Pearl River cruise: CNY 130/guest/trip, approximately 60 minutes.
- Vehicle and tour guide services on Day 4 free day.
Reference Price
| Guests | Tier | Price from / person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2 | Essential | From 820 USD |
| 3 – 4 | Enhanced | From 790 USD |
| 5 – 9 | Premium | From 720 USD |
| 10+ | Luxury | Contact for price |
* Prices are indicative only and depend on departure date, group size, and the exchange rate at time of booking.
Customize This Tour
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Flexible Itinerary
Add, remove days, or adjust sightseeing times according to the group.
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Hotel Upgrade
Choose accommodation standards from 3 to 5 stars or according to your requirements.
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Expand Destinations
Add attractions, cities, or experiences according to the purpose of the trip.
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Multilingual Tour Guides
Arrange English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and other language-speaking tour guides.
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Customized Menus
Adjust meals according to taste, nationality, or special dietary requirements.
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Private Events & Programs
Design gala dinners, team building, MICE, or activities according to requirements.
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Private Group Services
Customize transportation, group size, and accompanying ground services.
Suitable For
FIT
Individual
GIT
Group
Family
Family
Couples
Couples
Corporate
Corporate
MICE
Events
Premium
Luxury
First-timers
First time
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tour be customized?
Yes. Every item — hotels, activities, number of days, meals — can be adjusted on request.
Is this tour available for private groups?
Yes, the tour serves both individual travelers (FIT) and groups (GIT) from 2 to 20+ guests.
Does Victoria Tour assist with visas?
We provide visa consulting and invitation letters upon request.
How does deposit and payment work?
A 30% deposit is due upon confirmation, with the balance due 15 days before departure.
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