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Home/Destinations/Guangzhou/Guangzhou in 1 day
1 day · Guangzhou itinerary

Guangzhou in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Guangzhou? See old and new Canton. Here is how to spend one perfect day in the city — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1City heritage tour
  2. 2Chen Clan Academy
  3. 3Dim sum lunch
  4. 4Pearl River cruise

Morning: heritage

The Chen Clan Academy and old streets.

Midday: dim sum

A Cantonese feast in a classic teahouse.

Evening: Pearl River

A night cruise past the Canton Tower.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Guangzhou — prices per person.

Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
Nanjing
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
5.0(17)·4 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Private Food Tour: Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Sar
Private Food Tour: Hong Kong Island
5.0(80)·4 hours
from$254/ person
via Viator
Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience
Shanghai
Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience
5.0(18)·3–4 hours
from$168/ person
via Viator
Private Flexible Guangzhou Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights
Guangzhou
Private Flexible Guangzhou Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights
5.0(14)·6–8 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk
Xian
Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk
5.0(55)·4 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour
Guangzhou
Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour
5.0(45)·2–4 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Private Flexible Nanjing City Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Shanghai
Private Flexible Nanjing City Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
5.0(12)·10 hours
from$298/ person
via Viator
Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market
Guangzhou
Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market
5.0(36)·4–10 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator

Guangzhou in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Guangzhou in one day?
Yes — explore the Chen Clan Academy and old city in the morning, enjoy dim sum at midday, and take a Pearl River night cruise.
What is the best one-day tour in Guangzhou?
A city heritage tour with dim sum and a Pearl River night cruise captures the best of Guangzhou in a day.
Is one day enough in Guangzhou?
One day covers the city; add a day for the Gulong Gorge and another for the water towns.

Explore more in Guangzhou

Pearl River & Canton TowerCity Tours & HeritageCantonese Food & Dim SumGulong Gorge & AdventureWater Towns & Gardens