Morning: Arrive in Guangzhou, check into Guangzhou Grand Hotel ($60/night, twin beds, vegetarian‑friendly). Freshen up and enjoy a light vegetarian breakfast ($12 for two) at the hotel.
Afternoon: Stroll to Shamian Island (free) to admire colonial architecture and sip tea at a local vegetarian café ($15).
Evening: Dine at Pure Veg Kitchen (vegetarian Cantonese, $25) and return to the hotel for a restful night.
Book a HotelMorning: Breakfast at the hotel ($12). Attend the Canton Fair Hall 1 (entry $30 per person, $60 total) and explore trade exhibits.
Afternoon: Lunch at the fair’s vegetarian food court ($20). Continue networking and visiting showcase booths.
Evening: Return to the hotel, relax, and have dinner at Green Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant ($30).
Book a HotelMorning: Hotel breakfast ($12). Join seminars at Canton Fair Hall 2 (included with Day 2 ticket).
Afternoon: Vegetarian dim sum lunch at the fair ($22). Explore additional product zones and meet potential partners.
Evening: Evening walk along the Pearl River promenade (free) and dinner at Veggie Garden ($28).
Book a HotelMorning: Breakfast at hotel ($12). Wrap up meetings at the Canton Fair (no extra fee).
Afternoon: Light vegetarian lunch at a nearby mall ($18). Use the afternoon to shop for souvenirs.
Evening: Experience Guangzhou’s Beijing Road Night Market (free entry) and dine on vegetarian street snacks ($20).
Book a HotelMorning: Early breakfast ($12) and take a taxi to Chimelong Safari Park (entrance $45 per person, $90 total) to see giant pandas.
Afternoon: Vegetarian lunch inside the park ($25). Return to the hotel, collect luggage, and board a high‑speed train to Qingdao (second‑class $80 per person, $160 total).
Evening: Check into Qingdao Seaside Inn ($62/night). Dinner at Pure Veg House ($30) near the hotel.
Book a HotelMorning: Breakfast at the inn ($10). Attend work meetings at the designated office venue (no extra cost).
Afternoon: Quick vegetarian lunch at a nearby café ($18). Continue work sessions.
Evening: Explore Zhanqiao Pier (free) and have dinner at Veggie Harbor ($28).
Book a HotelMorning: Breakfast at the inn ($10). Free morning for any remaining work tasks.
Afternoon: Lunch at Green Sea Vegetarian ($20). Visit the Qingdao Beer Museum (entry $10 per person, $20 total) for a short tour.
Evening: Return to hotel, enjoy a seaside walk, and dine at Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant ($30).
Book a HotelMorning: Breakfast ($10). Take a high‑speed train to Beijing (second‑class $85 per person, $170 total).
Afternoon: Check into Beijing Harmony Hostel ($64/night). Vegetarian lunch at the hostel’s café ($15).
Evening: Visit Tiananmen Square (free) and have dinner at Vegetarian Hutong ($35).
Book a HotelMorning: Early breakfast ($15). Day trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall (tour + entrance $70 per person, $140 total) with vegetarian packed lunch ($20).
Afternoon: Return to Beijing, rest at the hotel.
Evening: Visit the Temple of Heaven (entrance $15 per person, $30 total) and dinner at Pure Lotus ($32).
Book a HotelMorning: Breakfast at hotel ($15). Explore the Summer Palace (entrance $15 per person, $30 total).
Afternoon: Vegetarian lunch at a lakeside café ($22). Pack and check out.
Evening: Transfer to Beijing Capital Airport by metro/taxi ($20 total) and depart for Bengaluru.
Book a HotelTo extend the trip, add a day in Chengdu to visit the giant pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (additional $150 for travel and entry). To shorten the itinerary, skip the evening night market in Guangzhou and reduce the Beijing stay by one night, saving roughly $150 on accommodation and meals while still covering all major sights.