7-Day China Adventure: Guangzhou, Qingdao & Beijing (Oct 15‑21)

Day 1: Arrival in Guangzhou & Evening Exploration

Morning: Arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and take a metro taxi to Hotel Sunshine Guangzhou ($65/night, twin rooms, vegetarian breakfast included). Check‑in and freshen up.

Afternoon: Enjoy a light vegetarian lunch at Pure Veg Kitchen ($12 per person). Stroll along the Pearl River promenade for scenic views.

Evening: Visit Guangzhou Tower for dazzling night views ($30 per person entrance). Dine at Green Lotus ($15 per person, fully vegetarian).

Day 2: Canton Fair – Guangzhou

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then head to the Canton Fair Exhibition Center (free entry for registered attendees). Grab a coffee at the venue’s vegetarian café ($8 per person).

Afternoon: Continue exploring the fair’s pavilions, focusing on sustainable products. Lunch at the fair’s vegetarian food court ($14 per person).

Evening: Return to the hotel to relax. Dinner at Veggie Delight near the hotel ($13 per person, vegetarian).

Day 3: Guangzhou → Qingdao – Work & Light Sightseeing

Morning: Check‑out and board a high‑speed train to Qingdao (≈2.5 h, $80 per person). Arrive and check into Seaside Twin Hotel ($62/night, twin beds, vegetarian breakfast).

Afternoon: Dedicated work session in the hotel’s conference room (included). Lunch at Lotus Vegetarian Café ($13 per person). Take a brief walk to the historic Badaguan Scenic Area (free).

Evening: Dinner at Green Tea Vegetarian Restaurant ($16 per person). Evening stroll along Zhanqiao Pier to enjoy the sea breeze.

Day 4: Qingdao – Full Workday & Evening Brewery Tour

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full morning of work in the hotel’s meeting facilities.

Afternoon: Continue work. Lunch delivered to the room – vegetarian set ($12 per person).

Evening: Join a guided Tsingtao Brewery Tour ($15 per person, includes non‑alcoholic tasting). Dinner at the brewery’s vegetarian buffet ($18 per person).

Day 5: Qingdao → Beijing – Arrival & Evening Walk

Morning: Check‑out, enjoy breakfast, then take a high‑speed train to Beijing (≈3 h, $100 per person). Check into Capital View Hotel ($65/night, twin beds, vegetarian breakfast).

Afternoon: Light lunch at Vegetarian Garden near the hotel ($14 per person). Rest and prepare for the evening.

Evening: Walk around Wangfujing Street to sample vegetarian street snacks ($10 per person). Dinner at Pure Lotus ($15 per person, vegetarian).

Day 6: Beijing – Pandas & Cultural Highlights

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Beijing Zoo to see the giant pandas ($10 per person entrance). Lunch at the zoo’s vegetarian café ($13 per person).

Afternoon: Head to the Forbidden City ($30 per person). Explore the palace complex and its museums.

Evening: Dinner at Lotus Leaf ($16 per person, vegetarian). Optional night view of Jingshan Park (free).

Day 7: Beijing – Relaxation & Departure

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the serene Temple of Heaven for a calm walk ($15 per person).

Afternoon: Lunch at Vegan House ($14 per person). Free time to shop or relax at the Summer Palace gardens ($30 per person).

Evening: Early dinner at Zen Vegetarian ($15 per person). Transfer to Beijing Capital International Airport for departure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Hotel Sunshine Guangzhou (1 night) – 1 night – $65
• Seaside Twin Hotel Qingdao (2 nights) – 2 nights – $124
• Capital View Hotel Beijing (3 nights) – 3 nights – $195
• Guangzhou Tower – 2 hrs – $60
• Canton Fair – 6 hrs – $0
• Badaguan Scenic Area – 2 hrs – $0
• Tsingtao Brewery Tour – 2 hrs – $30
• Beijing Zoo (Pandas) – 3 hrs – $20
• Forbidden City – 4 hrs – $60
• Temple of Heaven – 2 hrs – $30
• Summer Palace – 3 hrs – $60
• Local metro/taxi transport (7 days) – – $140
• Inter‑city high‑speed trains (Guangzhou‑Qingdao, Qingdao‑Beijing) – – $360
• Vegetarian meals (average $15 per person per meal, 3 meals/day) – – $630
• Other meals & snacks – – $210
• Total Estimated Cost for Two Persons: $2,929

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra day in Beijing to visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu (approximately $50 extra for entrance and transport). If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the Summer Palace and replace the Beijing Zoo visit with a free park stroll, saving roughly $40‑$50 while still enjoying the city’s highlights.