Guangdong Province

Guangzhou is a sprawling port city northwest of Hong Kong on the Pearl River. The city features avant-garde architecture such as Zaha Hadid’s Guangzhou Opera House (known as the “double pebble”); the carved box-shaped Guangdong Museum; and the iconic Canton TV Tower skyscraper, resembling a thin hourglass. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a temple complex from 1894, also houses the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum

City famed for Cantonese ceramics, lion dance tradition and the restored Nanfeng Kiln — great for craft workshops and local food hunts.

Compact Hakka village with preserved clan halls and communal living houses — immersive culture, Hakka cuisine and photogenic courtyards.

Riverside town with prominent Hakka and Cantonese food scenes, old clan halls and scenic river walks — excellent for food and local culture.

Quiet Hakka town with preserved clanhouses and hill terraces — travelers enjoy authentic clan cuisine, historic architecture and homestays.

Living Hakka clanhalls, winding earthen lanes and seasonal clan feasts — a compact cultural village for architecture and food lovers.

Rocky headlands and narrow sand pockets with strong sea breeze — popular for cliff walks, coastal views and local seafood stalls.

Long sandy beach with calm swimming zones and a lively coastal promenade — great for sunbathing, evening strolls and skyline views of Shenzhen.