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Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Metropark Hotel Kowloon or similar 4-stars
Upon your arrival in Hong Kong, meet the English-speaking tour guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Metropark Hotel Kowloon or similar 4-stars
Welcome to your tour of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Your private tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. Feel free to ask him/her questions about your tour, and soak in as much culture as you can, as we will take the whole day to see the best sights and sounds of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
First off, we will travel to the Victoria Peak. It is arguably Hong Kong's most popular attraction with first-time visitors.
Many visitors take photos from atop the peak, as it offers spectacular views of the surrounding city skyline, including the world-famous Victoria Harbour.
Afterward, we travel to Aberdeen for a fascinating in-depth look at the local fishermen and their way of life.
From there, we will enjoy the scenic coastal views of Repulse Bay.
In the afternoon, we travel to Wong Tai Sin Temple, a large Taoist temple located on the northern side of Lion Rock in the north of Kowloon.
The temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin. Legend has it that people always received what they asked for, after praying at Wong Tai Sin Temple. It is among the most popular temples in Hong Kong. From there you will visit the beautiful Nan Lian Garden. This gorgeous Tang Dynasty-style garden, is regarded as a hidden gem in the crowded city of Hong Kong by many travelers and locals alike.
Afterward, we proceed to Kowloon Walled City Park. The Kowloon Walled City was formerly built by the Qing government as a military outpost in 1847. During the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945, it was ruined and later rebuilt as a public park with the classical Jiangnan-style architecture.
After exploring the park, our tour guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Metropark Hotel Kowloon or similar 4-stars
Today you will be transferred to the pier to take a ferry to Macau. When you are in Macau, you will visit the Ruins of St. Paul's, also known as Sam Ba Sing Tzik, which is the remaining front wall of the Sacred Ruins of the Cathedral of St Paul - a 17th-century Portuguese cathedral in the city. The ruins are now one of Macau's most famous landmarks and were officially enlisted as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, you will continue to visit the Section of Old City Walls, Leal Senado Square, A-Ma Temple, and Lotus Square and Casino. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to the pier and take the ferry back to Hong Kong. When you arrive in Hong Kong, you will be transferred to the hotel.
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Guilinyi Royal Palace Hotel or similar 4-stars
Enjoy free time in Hong Kong before being driven to the railway station and take a bullet train to Guilin. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Guilinyi Royal Palace Hotel or similar 4-stars
In the morning, you will be driven to Longsheng, where the magnificent Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces is located. The Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces were constructed by the local ethnic Zhuang and Yao farmers over the past 650 years. From the fertile river valley to the soaring mountain peaks, from the lush forests to the stone cliffs, every inch of soil is used for cultivation. In an area of 71.6 km2, 15,862 patches of rice fields whirl upward all the way from an altitude of 380m to 1180m. The undulating landscape with the most winding and flowing curves resembles a giant abstract painting. Among the eye-dazzling rice fields, the biggest one is 413m2, while the smallest one will just allow you to put a foot into it. You will explore the terraces here. Afterward, we will drive back to Guilin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Yangshuo Mountain Retreat or similar
Today, the tour continues with a cruise on the Li River, to explore the spectacular limestone rock formations and rural life along the riverbanks. In the afternoon, you will stop at Yangshuo, a small town set in the lush rice paddies surrounded by meandering rivers and limestone hills. Next, you will explore the countryside of Yangshuo County by bike and see karst hills, rice fields, and local villages. Afterward, you will take a bamboo raft along the Yulong River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Baiyun Hotel Guangzhou or similar 5-stars
In the morning, take a Chinese cooking class to visit the local market and learn to cook several Chinese dishes. The food you make will be served to you for lunch. Afterward, travel to Mt. Xianggongshan and witness the extraordinary panoramic views of the karst hills along Li River. Next, transfer to the railway station and take a bullet train to Guangzhou. When you arrive, transfer to the hotel.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Baiyun Hotel Guangzhou or similar 5-stars
Today you will explore the wonderful city of Guangzhou. First on the itinerary, visit the Temple of the Chen Clan. This complex was constructed in the traditional Chinese architectural style and was inhabited by the Chen family for generations. Walking into the temple complex, visitors are greeted by the ornately decorated gate. Inside the temple, you will see the exquisite wood carvings and simple yet elegant furniture that decorate the rooms.
Next, is a visit to the Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum. Nanyue was a state which existed in the early Western Han Dynasty. During this period, Guangzhou was its capital city. In 111 B.C, Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty annexed the city and later incorporated it into the Han Empire. The museum has numerous priceless historical and cultural relics unearthed from the tomb.
From there, the tour continues with a to visit the Memorial House of Sun Yat-sen. There you will get to know more about Sun Yat-sen.
Finally, before returning to your hotel, enjoy an outside view of the 600m high Guangzhou Tower.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Metropark Hotel Kowloon or similar 4-stars
You will be picked up at your hotel in Guangzhou, and driven to the amazing city of Foshan. It is the third-largest city located in central Guangdong province.
The attractions you will visit on this full-day tour are the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, Ancestral Temple, Liangyuan Garden, and Foshan Lingnan Tiandi. In the Ancestral Temple, you can visit the Wong Fei Hung Memorial Hall and IP Man Museum. Both these renowned individuals were grandmasters of Chinese Kung fu.
After the tour, you will be driven to the railway station to take the bullet train back to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Enjoy free-time exploring until being driven to the airport for your departing flight. Thus, the end of your fascinating 10-day tour!
Themes:
architecture, culture, garden, Historic, Museum, Nature, Outdoor Activity, temple, UNESCO, Walking Tour, World Heritage Site
Attractions:
A-Ma Temple, Aberdeen, Ancestral Temple, Chinese cooking class, Foshan Lingnan Tiandi, Guangzhou Tower, Kowloon Walled City Park, Leal Senado Square, Li River Cruise, Liangyuan Garden, Lotus Square and Casino, Memorial House of Sun Yat-sen, Mt. Xianggongshan, Nan Lian Garden, Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, Repulse Bay, Ruins of St. Paul's, Section of the Old City Walls, Temple of the Chen Clan, Victoria Peak, Western Han Nanyue King’s Tomb Museum, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Yangshuo County
Cities visited:
Foshan, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Macau
Provinces visited:
Guangdong, Guangxi
Ideal seasons:
Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
Ideal audiences:
Seniors, Singles, Couples, Dating, Family
Religions:
Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, Bahá'í
Type of transportation:
Boat, Bullet Train, Plane
Budget:
Luxury
