Greater Bay Area Foodie Route: Hong Kong, Macao, Shunde & Guangzhou

Cross the bridge from Hong Kong to Macao, then head north to Shunde, Foshan, and Guangzhou to savor Cantonese cuisine and explore historic Lingnan towns.

Travel from south to north along the west coast of the Greater Bay Area without backtracking: two nights in Hong Kong, two nights in Macao, two nights in Shunde, and one night in Guangzhou. Cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Macao, then pass through Gongbei Port to take the intercity rail to Shunde, ending with a trip through Foshan to Guangzhou. Focusing on gastronomy and Lingnan culture, this route is perfect for food-loving friends or couples, skipping Shenzhen and Chimelong Paradise.

As you will cross borders multiple times, avoid Chinese New Year and Golden Weeks; summers are hot, humid, and prone to typhoons.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive in Hong Kong, Enjoy Dim Sum & Victoria Harbour

Hong Kong（Tsim Sha Tsui、Victoria Harbour & Avenue of Stars、Star Ferry）

Take the Airport Express and MTR (approx. 1 hour) to Tsim Sha Tsui. Walk along the harborfront in the afternoon, then take the Star Ferry to Central for dinner before returning.

Stay: Tsim Sha Tsui

Day 2 · Victoria Peak & Sham Shui Po Street Food

Hong Kong（Peak Tram、Victoria Peak、Sham Shui Po、Mong Kok）

Take the MTR and transfer to the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak in the morning. After midday, take the MTR (approx. 30 mins) to Sham Shui Po, eating your way along the streets to Mong Kok before returning to Tsim Sha Tsui.

Go to Victoria Peak early to avoid long queues; on foggy days, swap this with the afternoon.

Stay: Tsim Sha Tsui

Day 3 · Lantau Island Big Buddha & Cross-Bridge Journey

Hong Kong（Tian Tan Buddha & Ngong Ping 360） → Macao（Rua da Felicidade）

Take the MTR to Tung Chung and ride the Ngong Ping 360 cable car up the mountain. In the afternoon, take a bus to the Hong Kong Port, cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (approx. 45 mins) to Macao, and take a taxi into the city.

The cable car may close due to strong winds or maintenance, so check announcements before setting off; store your luggage beforehand.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 4 · World Heritage Historic Centre & Taipa Delicacies

Macao（Senado Square & Historic Centre of Macao、St. Dominic's Church、Ruins of St. Paul's、Mount Fortress & Macao Museum、Rua do Cunha, Taipa、Taipa Houses-Museum）

Walk through the Historic Centre of Macao on the peninsula in the morning. In the afternoon, take the LRT from Barra Station or catch a bus to Taipa. Return to the peninsula by bus or taxi in the evening.

The Macao Museum is closed on Mondays; Rua do Cunha gets very crowded on weekends.

Stay: Senado Square Area, Macau Peninsula

Day 5 · Cross Gongbei Port & Take Intercity Rail to Shunde

Macao（A-Ma Temple、Mandarin's House） → Foshan（Huagai Road, Daliang）

Take a bus to the Border Gate after midday, walk through Gongbei Port to Zhuhai Railway Station, take the intercity rail (approx. 1 hour) to Shunde Railway Station, and take a taxi to Daliang.

Train stops vary; some require a transfer at Xiaolan, so check your ticket carefully when purchasing.

Stay: Shunde – Daliang

Day 6 · Qinghui Garden & Fengjian Water Town

Foshan（Qinghui Garden、Fengjian Water Village）

Explore Qinghui Garden and the old streets of Daliang on foot in the morning. In the afternoon, take a taxi (approx. 30 mins) to Fengjian Water Town for a boat ride, returning to Daliang by evening.

Shunde specialties like double-skin milk and Shunde-style raw fish (Yusheng) can be easily found in Daliang.

Stay: Shunde – Daliang

Day 7 · Foshan Ancestral Temple to Xiguan, Guangzhou

Foshan（Foshan Ancestral Temple & Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall、Lingnan Tiandi） → Central Guangzhou（Shamian Island）

Take a taxi from Daliang (approx. 1 hour) to Foshan Ancestral Temple. After midday, take the Guangfo Metro (approx. 1 hour) to Liwan, Guangzhou, and stroll around Shamian Island.

The martial arts and lion dance performances at the Ancestral Temple have fixed schedules; check them in advance.

Stay: Liwan / Xiguan

Day 8 · Morning Tea, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall & Departure

Central Guangzhou（Yongqing Fang / Xiguan、Chen Clan Ancestral Hall）

After morning tea, walk around Yongqing Fang, then take the metro to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. In the afternoon, take the metro (approx. 1 hour) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.