Itinerary
- Day 1
Guangzhou to Chaozhou
Your hotel pickup happens at 8:00 AM, then you'll board a bullet train for about 3 hours heading to Chaozhou. Once there, start at Kaiyuan Temple, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty and stands as one of the region's oldest Buddhist temples. After exploring the temple grounds, walk out to Guangji Bridge, an 800-year-old structure where you can see traditional wooden boats on the water below. As the day winds down, head to Memorial Arch Street to walk through ancient archways and try some local food before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Guangzhou Shi, Guangdong, China (Guangzhou Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kaiyuan Temple - oldest Buddhist temple in the region with Tang Dynasty architecture and ancient statues
- Walk across Guangji Bridge - 800-year-old floating bridge with traditional wooden boats
- Explore Memorial Arch Street - ancient archways and local delicacies
Landmarks Kaiyuan Temple Guangji Bridge Memorial Arch Street 
- Day 2
Chaozhou to Nan'ao Island
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll drive about 1.5 hours along the coast to reach Nan'ao Island. The beach here has golden sand and looks out onto the South China Sea. Spend time on the beach itself, then stop for photos at the modern bridge connecting to the island. Later, visit the seaside lighthouse to get panoramic views of the ocean. After that, the rest of your day is free to relax at your seaside hotel where you'll have ocean views from your room.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Nan'ao Island pristine beach
- Photo stop at Nan'ao Island modern bridge
- Visit Nan'ao Island seaside lighthouse with panoramic views
Landmarks Nan'ao Island Beach Nan'ao Island Lighthouse 
- Day 3
Nan'ao Island to Shantou to Guangzhou
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then drive one hour to Shantou to see the Little Park district. The buildings there date from the early 20th century and have European-style architecture mixed in with colonial structures. You'll wander around the old streets, check out traditional tea houses, and browse local artisan shops while sampling Chaozhou-style snacks. In the afternoon, head to Shantou Station and board a 3-hour bullet train back to Guangzhou, arriving at your hotel where the tour wraps up.
- End point
- Guangzhou Shi, Guangdong, China (Guangzhou Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Little Park district - early 20th century European-style architecture in Shantou
- Wander historic old streets with colonial-era buildings, tea houses, and artisan shops in Shantou
- Sample authentic Chaozhou-style snacks
Landmarks Little Park
