Soak in Guangdong's most prestigious hot springs by day, savor Lingnan's finest culinary heritage by night. This 5-day retreat takes you from Conghua's mineral-rich springs to Guangzhou's century-old dim sum houses, Foshan's kung fu culture, and Lingnan water town cuisine. A perfect blend of wellness and gastronomy.
Arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Private transfer to Conghua's premium hot spring resort, nestled in misty mountains with healing mineral waters (40+ pools). Check into your private villa with outdoor hot spring tub. Welcome dinner: Cantonese farm-to-table cuisine featuring local herbs and spring water hot pot. Evening: soak under the stars with a glass of Huangjiu (yellow wine).
Morning: TCM consultation and personalized herbal bath preparation. Enjoy a relaxing morning soak in your villa's private pool. Afternoon: visit a local lychee orchard (seasonal) or bamboo forest hike. Cooking class: learn to make Cantonese herbal soups and medicated hot pot. Dinner: your own creation paired with sommelier-selected wines. Evening: moonlight meditation by the spring.
Morning: transfer to Guangzhou. Dim sum masterclass at a century-old restaurant —learn to make har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai, and char siu bao. Lunch: your handmade dim sum. Afternoon: explore Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and Shamian Island. Dinner: Cantonese fine dining at a Michelin-recommended restaurant. Evening: Pearl River night cruise.
Morning: Foshan Ancestral Temple —Wing Chun kung fu demonstration and Ip Man Hall. Lunch: Foshan specialties —Manggong meatballs and Shunde water town cuisine (fresh river fish, water chestnuts). Afternoon: visit Lingnan Tiandi and Nanfeng Ancient Kiln. Dinner: creative Cantonese fusion. Evening: return to Conghua for a final sunset soak.
Morning: visit Yiyuan Garden or Liangyuan Garden —Lingnan's most beautiful private gardens. Brunch: traditional Cantonese morning tea (yum cha) at a local teahouse. Afternoon: transfer to airport with a gift box of Cantonese delicacies (preserved fruits, herbal teas, specialty sauces). Depart with a rejuvenated body and a satisfied palate.
| Dimension | Standard Tour | ChinaTravelPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Spring | Public pools, crowded | Private villa with personal tub, TCM herbal baths |
| Food Experience | Tourist restaurants | Dim sum masterclass, herbal soup cooking, Michelin-recommended |
| Wellness | No wellness program | TCM consultation, herbal bath, meditation, moonlight soak |
| Cultural Depth | Quick photo stops | Wing Chun demonstration, Lingnan garden appreciation, pottery experience |
Yes. You'll stay in a private villa with your own outdoor hot spring tub. No sharing with strangers. The resort also has public pools, but your villa's tub is exclusively yours.
Absolutely. The class is led by an English-speaking master chef. You'll learn step-by-step, from dough preparation to folding techniques. No prior experience needed —just a love for food!
No problem. We offer herbal teas, fresh coconut water, and house-made fruit infusions. The evening soaks are about relaxation, not drinking —you set your own pace.
Yes. Cantonese cuisine is very adaptable. We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal diets. Just let us know in advance and we'll customize the menus.
Book now for the ultimate wellness and gastronomy retreat in Guangdong!