Overview

A private layover tour from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for travellers with a few hours between flights. Luggage stays in the vehicle, the route is short and central, and you see the Canton Tower and the new skyline from Haixinsha Island. Timing is confirmed against your flight numbers before you book.

Highlights

  • Airport collection and return, timed to your flights
  • Luggage stays in the vehicle throughout
  • Haixinsha Island and the Zhujiang New Town skyline
  • Canton Tower observation deck at 600 metres
  • Short Pearl River crossing
  • About 4 hours in the city; longer versions available

Itinerary

Day 1Guangzhou Half-Day: Canton Tower, Haixinsha and the Pearl River

Haixinsha Island
Haixinsha is the island in the Pearl River that served as the opening venue for the 2010 Asian Games, with a stage, a park and a clear head-on view of the Canton Tower. From the island's promenade you get the classic photograph: the tower on the south bank, the Zhujiang New Town skyline on the north.

Canton Tower
The Canton Tower opened in 2010 and stands 600 metres, making it one of the tallest towers in the world. Its structure is a twisted lattice of steel with a rotating observation deck, and the tower is lit with an LED display after dark. You take one of the lifts to the indoor observation level; higher decks and the bubble tram are available at a supplement.

Pearl River
Finish with a short boat ride on the river between the historic north bank and the new Zhujiang New Town, and a walk past the opera house and the Guangdong Museum if time allows.

Meals
Lunch

Accommodation
Half-day tour - no hotel night included.

Transport: Guangzhou city centre (hotel pick-up and drop-off)
Meals: Lunch

Booking Price

Group Size Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p
2 PAX from $273 / /
4 PAX from $212 / /
6 PAX from $193 / /
8 PAX from $183 / /
10 PAX from $176 / /
20 PAX from $161 / /
30 PAX from $153 / /

Includes

  • Meals as listed in the daily itinerary (breakfasts and lunches as shown)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver throughout
  • English-speaking local guide (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian or Japanese on request)
  • All entrance fees for the sites listed, including shuttle buses, eco-buses and cable cars where the site requires them
  • Local handling and coordination service throughout the programme
  • Bottled water (2 bottles per person per day) and audio headsets where group size requires them
  • Travel accident insurance for the duration of the tour

Excludes

  • International air tickets and any domestic flights not listed in the itinerary
  • China visa or visa-free entry documentation fees
  • Meals not specified in the daily itinerary and all beverages/alcohol
  • Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (suggested USD 8-12 per person per day)
  • Personal expenses: laundry, telephone, minibar, shopping
  • Optional activities and any item not listed under Price Includes
  • Single-room supplement if a traveller requires a room alone

Trip Notes

Please read the notes below before you book. They cover entry formalities, pace, weather and what to bring.

Q: Is this tour private or shared?
A: It is a private tour. Only your own party travels with the guide and vehicle, so the pace and the order of stops can be adjusted on the day.

Q: What is the best season for this itinerary?
A: April to June and September to November bring the mildest weather and clearest light. The programme runs year round, and we adjust the daily timings in mid-summer and winter.

Q: Can you handle dietary requirements and accessibility needs?
A: Yes. Vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and allergy-aware menus are arranged when you tell us in advance. Step-free and low-mobility versions of the route can also be planned.

Q: How do we book and pay?
A: Send us your travel dates and group size for a same-day quotation. A deposit confirms the booking, the balance is due before arrival, and prices are guaranteed for 7 days.

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