Morning: Land at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and catch a Didi to Guangzhou South Railway Station. Enjoy a quick bite of Guangzhou Roast Duck at the station’s food court before boarding the high‑speed train.
Afternoon: Ride the high‑speed train to Kowloon, Hong Kong (≈1 hour). On arrival, settle into your hotel and stroll through Mong Kok’s Ladies’ Market, sampling street‑style egg waffles and mango pomelo sago.
Evening: Dive into Hong Kong’s iconic dim sum scene at Tim Ho Wan (Mong Kok branch). End the night with a walk along the vibrant Temple Street Night Market, trying curry fish balls and stinky tofu.
Find HotelsMorning: Begin with a traditional Hong Kong‑style breakfast at Australia Dairy Company, featuring scrambled eggs, toast, and silky milk tea.
Afternoon: Head to Central for a dim sum brunch at Lin Heung Tea House, then wander to
Evening: Savor fresh seafood at the waterfront Sai Kung Seafood Market**, followed by a nightcap of tropical fruits at the bustling Lan Kwai Fong street stalls.
Find HotelsMorning: Catch an early high‑speed train back to Guangzhou. Onboard, enjoy a light snack of Hong Kong egg tarts purchased at the train station.
Afternoon: Arrive in Guangzhou and check into your hotel. Explore Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, tasting local specialties like Guangzhou rice noodles and shark fin soup (if desired).
Evening: Dine at the historic Panxi Restaurant for classic Cantonese cuisine, highlighting steamed fish and char siu. Finish with a stroll along the illuminated Pearl River promenade.
Find HotelsMorning: Experience a hearty Cantonese breakfast at Fangcheng Restaurant**, trying congee, deep‑fried dough sticks, and fresh soy milk.
Afternoon: Visit the bustling Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, sampling steamed dumplings, fried rice rolls, and the famous double‑skin milk dessert.
Evening: Enjoy a rooftop dinner at Skyline 360 overlooking the Canton Tower, featuring modern twists on traditional dim sum.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a guided walk through Yide Lu (Yi De Road) Food Street, tasting grilled squid, tofu pudding, and sweet taro balls.
Afternoon: Head to Huaisheng Night Market (open early for lunch) for a platter of spicy chicken wings and cantonese-style hotpot.
Evening: Return to the hotel area for a relaxed dinner at Da Dong Roast Duck, sampling the signature Peking duck and assorted small plates.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the historic Chen Clan Academy and sip premium Longjing tea at the on‑site tea house while admiring intricate carvings.
Afternoon: Participate in a hands‑on cooking class at Guangzhou Cooking Studio, learning to make char siu bao and cantonese steamed fish.
Evening: Dine at Lianxiang Restaurant, known for its authentic white cut chicken and a selection of seasonal dim sum.
Find HotelsMorning: Brunch at the trendy The Kitchen in Tianhe, featuring fusion dishes like pineapple‑glazed pork ribs and matcha pancakes.
Afternoon: Explore the Guangzhou Opera House surroundings and try the innovative soy‑milk foam coffee at a nearby café.
Evening: Take a night cruise on the Pearl River, enjoying a multi‑course dinner of seafood, lobster, and mango pudding while the skyline lights up.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to Foshan (≈30 min) and start with a breakfast of steamed pork buns at a local bakery.
Afternoon: Visit the Shunde Qinghefang Old Street, tasting the legendary Shunde double‑skin milk, fish balls, and crispy pork belly.
Evening: Return to Guangzhou and unwind with a casual dinner at Jiang’s Noodle House, enjoying hand‑pulled noodles in a rich broth.
Find HotelsMorning: Light breakfast of fresh fruit and egg tarts at a nearby café.
Afternoon: Enjoy a final lunch at Guangzhou Restaurant, ordering the signature roast goose and a selection of dim sum to savor the city’s flavors one last time.
Evening: Transfer to Baiyun Airport for your departure, reflecting on a week of culinary discoveries across Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
Find HotelsIf you wish to extend your trip, consider adding a day in Shenzhen to explore its vibrant food scene and the famous Dafen Oil Painting Village. To shorten the itinerary, you can combine Day 5 and Day 6 by skipping the cooking class and focusing on street food, which still provides a rich taste of Cantonese cuisine while reducing travel time.