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Home/Destinations/Guangzhou/Guangzhou in 3 days
3 days · Guangzhou itinerary

Guangzhou in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Guangzhou cover the city, the gorge and the water towns. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & cruise
  2. 2Day 2: Gulong Gorge
  3. 3Day 3: water towns
  4. 4Cantonese food

Day 1: the city

Heritage, dim sum and the Pearl River.

Day 2: Gulong Gorge

The glass bridge and waterfalls.

Day 3: water towns

Fengjian, Shunde and classical gardens.

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
Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall Ravine Half Day Private Tour
Guangzhou
Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall Ravine Half Day Private Tour
5.0(27)·5–11 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Private Cultural Tour Business Tour Factory Tour in Foshan
Guangzhou
Private Cultural Tour Business Tour Factory Tour in Foshan
5.0(3)·4–12 hours
from$250/ 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
Gulong Gorge Glass Bridge and Underground River Cave Private Tour
Guangzhou
Gulong Gorge Glass Bridge and Underground River Cave Private Tour
5.0(26)·6–10 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
Foshan Qinghui Garden and Fengjian Water Town Private Day Tour from Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Foshan Qinghui Garden and Fengjian Water Town Private Day Tour from Guangzhou
5.0(2)·8–9 hours
from$168/ 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 Tour to Gulong Canyon with Glass Bridge and Water Falls from Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Private Tour to Gulong Canyon with Glass Bridge and Water Falls from Guangzhou
5.0(22)·8–9 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator

Guangzhou in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Guangzhou?
Three days is ideal — the city and Pearl River on day one, the Gulong Gorge on day two, and the water towns on day three.
What is the best experience near Guangzhou for 3 days?
The Gulong Gorge glass bridge and the Shunde water towns are the standout day trips alongside the city tour.
How do I plan a 3-day Guangzhou itinerary?
Spend day one in the city with a Pearl River cruise, day two at the Gulong Gorge, and day three in the water towns.

Explore more in Guangzhou

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