Day 1 - Historic Guangzhou: Start at People's Square and Monument to Martyrs. Visit Guangzhou Museum in Zhenhai Tower. Lunch at local dim sum restaurant. Afternoon stroll through nearby parks and historic streets. Evening walk on Shamian Island, sunset photography, dinner at island restaurants.
Day 2 - Spiritual & Cultural: Visit Six Banyan Tree Temple and climb the pagoda. Explore Huaisheng Mosque. Lunch near historic quarter. Afternoon at Guangdong Museum or Guangzhou Art Museum. Evening at Liwan Lake Park for sunset and traditional pavilions.
Day 3 - Modern Guangzhou & Sky Views: Take metro to Canton Tower. Spend morning/afternoon ascending levels, visiting observation decks, and enjoying rotating restaurant or activities. Shop at nearby malls. Evening stroll around tower base. Night Pearl River cruise.
Day 4 - Markets & Neighborhoods: Early morning exploration of Liurong antique market and historic trading quarter. Late morning Shangxiajiu Street shopping. Lunch at traditional Cantonese restaurant. Afternoon in Xiguan neighborhood. Cooking class or local food experience in evening.
Day 5 - Nature & Day Trip: Metro to Yuexiu Park for early morning walks. Visit Five Rams Statue. Late morning drive/bus to nearby Conghua Hot Springs, Foshan ancestral halls, or Shishan ancient town. Return evening.