Vegan travel

Lingnan Rhymes · Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Foshan, Xinhui, Kaiping & Guangzhou 8D7N

8 · 2026.12.15 ·

From the Sixth Patriarch's relic at Nanhua Temple to gorges, tea hills and overseas-Chinese watchtowers, ending in Guangzhou's millennial trading city. China Through Vegan Eyes · Guangzhou · Shaoguan · Qingyuan · Foshan · Xinhui · Kaiping · 8 days. Operated by TeaVegVoyage. Fully plant-based throughout — vegans can join with peace of mind.

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Who it suits

This journey suits the travellers below. The tags are not a threshold — just a way to gauge the fit.

Practicing VegansVegan-curious BeginnersCouplesPhotography

🌱 Practicing Vegans —— Fully plant-based throughout — no eggs, dairy or the five pungent vegetables.
🌿 Vegan-curious Beginners —— No prior vegetarian habit needed — this one is for people who want to try.
💞 Couples —— Private stays and private tables, with the pace left open.
📷 Photography —— Built around sunrise, cloud seas and old villages — the hours and the viewpoints that make pictures.

See other journeys that might suit you: Practicing Vegans · Vegan-curious Beginners · Couples · Photography

Day-by-day itinerary

Every day lists transport, altitude and driving time so you can gauge the physical effort in advance.

Singapore → Guangzhou → Shaoguan

Fly into Guangzhou Baiyun, private transfer north to Shaoguan (≈2.5 h), hotel check-in.

Transport Flight + Private vanDrive Guangzhou Airport to Shaoguan, about 2.5 h

Nanhua Temple → Qingyuan

Morning at Nanhua Temple and the Sixth Patriarch's relic; after lunch head south to Qingyuan (≈2 h).

Transport Private vanAltitude ~100–300 mDrive Shaoguan to Qingyuan, about 2 h

Gulong Gorge · Yingxi Karst Corridor

Morning at Gulong Gorge — glass walkway and waterfalls; afternoon through the Yingxi karst corridor.

Transport Private van + WalkingAltitude ~100–600 mDrive Qingyuan city centre to Gulong Gorge, about 30 min; Gulong Gorge to Yingxi, about 1.5 h

Jiqingli Tea Valley → Foshan

Morning in Yingde's Jiqingli tea valley; afternoon transfer to Foshan (≈2.5 h) and Lingnan Tiandi.

Transport Private vanAltitude ~50–300 mDrive Yingde to Foshan, about 2.5 h

Foshan → Bird's Paradise, Xinhui

Morning free in Foshan (Ancestral Temple, Liang Garden); afternoon to Xinhui (≈1 h) for Bird's Paradise.

Transport Private vanAltitude ~20–100 mDrive Foshan to Xinhui, about 1 h

Kaiping Diaolou · Chikan Old Town

Morning at the Kaiping Diaolou, a World Heritage site; afternoon in Chikan old town.

Transport Private van + WalkingAltitude ~20–100 mDrive Xinhui to Kaiping, about 40 min

Kaiping → Guangzhou · Temple by Night

Morning back to Guangzhou (≈1.5 h); afternoon on Beijing Road; evening at the Great Buddha Temple.

Transport Private vanAltitude ~20 mDrive Kaiping to Guangzhou, about 1.5 h

Canton Tower · Guangxiao Temple · Pearl River → Departure

Canton Tower, then Guangxiao Temple and Chen Clan Hall; Pearl River cruise at dusk, then airport transfer.

Transport Private van + FlightAltitude ~20–600 mDrive Short hops around town

What's included / not included

✓ Included

All vegan meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
All accommodation (boutique guesthouses / vegan-themed hotels)
All ground transport (airport pickup + in-itinerary vehicles)
All entrance tickets and hands-on activities
Chinese-speaking trip leader
Travel accident insurance

✗ Not included

Flights or trains to/from the destination
Personal expenses (souvenirs, optional activities)
Single-room supplement
Extra costs caused by force majeure