15-Day Guangzhou Trip – Budget Guide & Itineraries (2026)

Cost by tier

TierHotel/nightMeals/day15-day total
Standard$32.90 (CN¥222)$32.01 (CN¥216)$98.55 (CN¥665)

Itineraries

BEIJING → GUANGZHOU · 15 Days
Beijing → Xi'an → Guangzhou · 15 Days

Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors Museum and City Wall in Xi'an, Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 15 days for $6,421.

Stand atop Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the Terracotta Warriors in October, 2,200 years and still goingEat morning dim sum in Guangzhou
$6,000est. $6,421STANDARDOCTOBER2 ADULTS · 1 SENIOR · 1 CHILD
BEIJING → GUANGZHOU · 15 Days
Beijing → Shanghai → Guangzhou · 15 Days

Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, The Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai, Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 15 days for $2,759.

Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowStroll through Yu Garden's classical architecture in ShanghaiExplore Chimelong Safari Park's animal exhibits in Guangzhou
$3,000est. $2,759STANDARDOCTOBER1 ADULT

FAQ

Is 15 days enough for Guangzhou?

15 days is enough to cover Guangzhou's main highlights at a comfortable pace. Most travelers spend 15 days here on a $99 standard budget before moving on.

What does a 15-day Guangzhou trip cost in 2026?

A 15-day Guangzhou trip costs about $99 per person on a standard budget, or as little as $99 on a budget tier. This covers hotels, meals, local transport, and attraction tickets.

What's the cheapest way to do 15 days in Guangzhou?

The budget tier brings a 15-day Guangzhou trip down to about $99 by using $33/night hostels and guesthouses and eating at local spots ($32/day).

Best month for a 15-day Guangzhou trip?

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the best weather for Guangzhou. Avoid Golden Week (early October) and May Day when prices and crowds spike.

What's included in the $99 standard budget?

The $99 standard estimate for 15 days in Guangzhou includes $33/night hotels, $32/day on meals, local metro and taxis, and entry to major attractions.

How to extend a 15-day Guangzhou trip to 18 days?

Add a nearby city by high-speed rail — most are 2–6 hours from Guangzhou. A 18-day version typically adds $39–$59 for the extra nights and one HSR leg.