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Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Dongguan Travel Guide | 3 Days Exploring the Greater Bay Area Cities

| 3 Days Exploring the Greater Bay Area Cities. A 3-day adventure through Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan! ✨ Ultimate Guide to Must-Visit Spots in the Greater Bay Area 🏙️ Why You'll Love It The ultimate triple threat of the Greater Bay Area! Modern metropolises + Lingnan culture – a double delight 🔥 Citywalk from Dongguan to Shenzhen, with Instagram-worthy spots all along the way! 🚗 Transportation Tips 📍Guangzhou: Take Metro Line 3 to Zhujiang New Town Station for direct access to the Canton Tower 📍Dongguan: 10-minute taxi ride from Humen High-Speed Rail Station to Keyuan Garden 📍Shenzhen: Metro Line 11 to Qianhaiwan Station leads directly to Happy Harbor 📸 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Canton Tower "The Slim Waist" The prime spot for Pearl River night cruises! Capture panoramic city views from the 433m Starry Sky Observatory 💡Pro Tip: Visit between 5-7pm for sunset and night views in one go 2️⃣ Dongguan Keyuan Garden The pinnacle of Lingnan-style gardens! Wear Hanfu for stunning ink-painting style photos in the corridors 💡Hidden Gem: Back gate path leads directly to the Dongguan Incense Culture Museum 🍜 Food Recommendations Guangzhou: Yinji Rice Noodle Roll (must-try combo: shrimp rice roll + boat congee) Dongguan: Daojiao Meatball Congee (bouncy meatballs + freshly fried dough sticks) Shenzhen: Baholy Beef Hotpot (the "three dips" technique for beef blade meat is legendary) 🌉 Unique Experiences Shenzhen Bay Park "Instagram Trinity": 1. Capture reflections of Spring Bamboo Building on coastal rocks 2. Silhouette photos on the seaside boardwalk at sunset 3. "Shenzhen Blue" sky shots right outside the metro exit 🚨 Pro Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Canton Tower Ferris wheel requires separate tickets (238 yuan combo ticket is better value) 2. Dongguan Keyuan Garden is closed on Mondays! Don't make a wasted trip 3. Best time for Happy Harbor's "Bay Area Light" Ferris wheel is dusk
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