Guangzhou 1-Day Highlights Tour: Tower, Tomb & River
Experience Guangzhou’s essence in one day—Canton Tower’s skyline views, Haixinsha Island’s scenic vistas, Nanyue King Tomb’s ancient relics, and Pearl River’s night cruise. Blend 21st-century ambition with Lingnan heritage, all in a seamless, memorable day.
Included with every escorted tour
Day 1: Guangzhou
Canton Tower-Haixinsha Island-Museum of the Nanyue King Mausoleum-Pearl River Cruise
Morning: Begin your day at Canton Tower, Guangzhou’s iconic 600-meter architectural marvel. Ascend to the 450-meter observation deck for breathtaking 360° city views, or brave the thrilling “Bubble Tram” with its glass-floor cabins circling the tower’s exterior.
Explore Haixinsha Island, the beautiful riverside site of the 2010 Asian Games opening ceremony, offering perfect photo ops with the tower’s reflection in the Pearl River.
Afternoon: Travel back 2,000 years at the Nanyue King Tomb Museum, where you’ll discover the remarkably preserved tomb of Zhao Mo, a Western Han Dynasty ruler. Marvel at the jade burial suit and other exquisite artifacts before enjoying authentic Cantonese dim sum for lunch at a nearby traditional teahouse.
Evening: Pearl River Night Cruise. Conclude your day with a Pearl River night cruise, departing from Tianzi Dock. As you glide past illuminated landmarks like the Guangdong Museum and Guangzhou Opera House, watch the city transform into a glittering spectacle. The 60-minute cruise offers both open-air decks and air-conditioned cabins with live commentary.
