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Delhi + Guangzhou — 5-Day Cross-Border Itinerary (2026)

Thinking about Delhi, Guangzhou? This 5-day plan strings them together with realistic pacing, short flight or rail hops and two countries, one loop, plus a printable day-by-day breakdown.

Route map for Delhi + Guangzhou — 5-Day Cross-Border Itinerary (2026)
Route map — 2 stops · 5 days · China + South Asia

Route at a glance

DelhiGuangzhou

Why this route works

  • 5 days, 2 bases — sequenced so travel days fall between sightseeing days and every stop gets real time on the ground, not just transfers.
  • Two countries, one loop is the through-line: Delhi, Guangzhou.
  • China + South Asia — one continuous trip instead of two separate holidays, so you only unpack and re-pack when the route really demands it.

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY
1

Delhi

Arrival & first look
Delhi
09:00Arrive in Delhi. Your private driver meets you and transfers you to the hotel (about 45–90 min from the airport).
11:00Early check-in, drop your bags and freshen up.
12:30Welcome lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:30Gentle orientation: a guided stroll through Delhi old quarter with short photo stops.
17:00Return to the hotel to rest. Activate your eSIM and set up Alipay / WeChat Pay with your card.
19:00Dinner at a recommended local restaurant — a regional dinner.
20:30Easy evening: a night view or free time. Your guide briefs you for tomorrow.
Overnightin Delhi.

Daily reminders · applies every day

  • Carry your passport (plus a visa copy) — hotels and sites may check ID.
  • Confirm tomorrow’s driver pickup time with your guide.
  • Keep both cash and a topped-up mobile-payment app (Alipay / WeChat Pay).
  • Charge your phone and power bank before heading out.
  • Download the offline map for today’s area.
  • Complete hotel check-in registration.
  • Activate your eSIM / local SIM and test the data.
  • Save the hotel address in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
DAY
2

Delhi

On the road to Guangzhou
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Delhi.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Guangzhou.
13:00Arrive Guangzhou; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Guangzhou with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Guangzhou — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Guangzhou.
DAY
3

Guangzhou

Settle in & explore
Guangzhou
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15Guided tour of Guangzhou's signature landmark and its museum quarter.
11:15Wander a traditional neighbourhood and its artisan streets.
12:30Lunch — a regional set-menu lunch at a local favourite.
14:00Afternoon at leisure — shopping streets, cafés and people-watching.
16:00A rooftop or riverside viewpoint for the golden hour.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a celebrated local restaurant (your guide's pick).
20:30A night market or a live cultural performance.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Guangzhou.
DAY
4

Guangzhou

Full-day exploration
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15Explore Guangzhou's historic core — temples, lanes and covered markets.
11:15Stop for a tea or coffee break at a landmark café.
12:30Lunch — a regional set-menu lunch at a local favourite.
14:00A guided visit to a second major sight or palace complex.
16:00A spa or foot-massage stop to recharge.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a celebrated local restaurant (your guide's pick).
20:30A rooftop bar with skyline views.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Guangzhou.
DAY
5

Guangzhou

Final morning & departure
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Final stroll or last souvenir shopping near the hotel.
11:00Check out and settle any incidentals.
12:00Private transfer to the airport / station; your guide assists with check-in.
—End of services. Safe travels — thank you for travelling with WingPhoenix!

Getting around

Leg Distance Recommended
Delhi → Guangzhou 3645 km Domestic flight

Practical tips

  • Set up Alipay / WeChat Pay and install a China eSIM before you land.
  • Pre-book timed-entry tickets for major sights (Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Panda Base).
  • Verify your visa / 240-hour visa-free transit before booking flights.
  • Cross-border trips need entry checks for each country on the route — verify visa and transit rules for every passport in your group before booking flights.
  • Emergencies: Police 110 · Ambulance 120 · Tourism hotline 12301 · WingPhoenix 24/7 WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100.
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