TP 17 – Hong Kong/ Guangzhou/ Foshan/ Daquitou Cun/ Kaiping/ Panyu/ Zhongshan/
Macau/ Hong Kong
Duration of Stay : 5Days/4Nights |
D01 |
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Hong Kong/ Guangzhou |
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Transfer from hotel in Hong Kong to train station or pier for train or boat to Canton - the capital of Guangdong Province , a pearl on the pearl river delta, is a ancient and flowery metropolis in South China |
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Arrival Guangdong and transfer to hotel |
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Lunch at local restaurant |
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Transfer for sightseeing tour: Chen Clan Temple, a masterpiece of the traditional architecture style in South China, Six Banyan Pagoda, the Dr Sun Yatsen Memorial Hall, the Stone House, a Neo-Gothic style Roman Catholic Cathedral, built between 1860 and 1863. Shamian Island, tear-shaped sandbank about 1km long and 500m wide, was leased to European powers as an Opium War Trophy, with former European mansions, churches, embassies and banks. |
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Evening cruise on Peal River with dinner |
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Hotel accommodation |
Meal: L/D |
D02 |
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Guangzhou/ Foshan/ Daqitou Cun/ Kaiping |
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Breakfast at hotel |
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Visit Nanyue King Tomb Museum, stands on the site of the tomb of Emperor Wen, the second ruler during the Southern Yue Kingdom dating back to B.C. The tomb was originally 20m under Elephant Hill and was discovered in 1983. More than 1000 burial objects were excavated, among which are a chariot, gold and silver vessels, musical instruments, and sacrificial human remains. Busdrive to Foshan, a historic center for ceramics in Southern China for approximately 40 minutes. Lunch at local restaurant |
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Visit Zumiao (Taoist Ancestral Temple), a ornate structure from the Sony Dynasty (960-1278). It’s roof bears particularly fine examples of Shiwan pottery, possibly the finest example anywhere of porcelain tableaux art, then the Folk’s Art Institute which is famous for its paper cuts. The ancient Nanfeng Kiln, a ceramic-drying-oven, was built in the Ming Dynasty (1506-1621). It’s the oldest “dragon” Kiln in China and is a very important cultural relic. For five hundred years the flame has never died out. Free time for shopping in the ceramic street nearby Nanfeng Kiln, then drive to Kaiping for 1 hour |
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Arrival Kaiping and transfer to hotel |
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Dinner at local restaurant |
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Hotel accommodation |
Meal: B/L/D |
D03 |
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Kaiping/ Panyu |
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Breakfast at hotel |
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Visit the watchtower Kaiping Diaolou, then to Zili Village and Li Garden, which was constructed in 1936 by Mr Xie Weili, a Chinese emigrant to the United States. Li Garden occupies 11000 square meters which artificial waterways, bridges, pavilions and corridors. There are several yellow brick blue-tiled buildings in the garden, which demonstrate the fusion of western and Chinese design, and the gardens flourish with a variety of flora, including the Chinese redbud, kapod, cypress and other precious flowers and plants. This exquisite combination of architecture and wildlife makes Li Garden both idyllic and panoramic. Then proceed to the Canadian Village, European Street and drive around in the picturesque Diaolou area for photograph. |
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Lunch at local restaurant |
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Visit to Panyu and evening nite Safari in the Chime Long Zoo, with a bit of luck you can see animals which are only active during the night |
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Dinner at local restaurant |
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Hotel accommodation at Chime Long Hotel |
Meal: B/L/D |
D04 |
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Panyu/ Zhongshan/ Macau |
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Breakfast at hotel |
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Coach to Zhongshan, visit “Long Zhu”, one of the biggest tea plantation farms, and then Lingnan Water Village with lunch enroute |
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Transfer to pier for ferry to Macau |
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Arrival Macau transfer to hotel |
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Dinner at local restaurant |
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Hotel accommodation |
Meal: B/L/D |
D05 |
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Macau/ Hong Kong |
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Breakfast at hotel |
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Visit Ruin of St. Paul, A-Ma Temple, Monte Fort, Penha Church with lunch enroute |
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Transfer to pier for ferry to Hong Kong |
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Arrival Hong Kong and transfer to hotel |
Meal: B/L |
