Guangzhou tour
Discover the vibrant cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen on a private 4-day journey, exploring ancient history and modern marvels.
Experience the dynamic contrast of southern China on this private 4-day tour through Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Begin in Guangzhou, where you'll delve into over 2,000 years of history at the Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King Mausoleum Museum and admire the iconic Five-Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park. Then, travel by high-speed train to Shenzhen, a futuristic metropolis, and explore the Window of the World theme park with its replicas of global landmarks. Your journey concludes with a transfer to the Shenzhen border for onward travel to Hong Kong. This tour offers a seamless blend of cultural heritage and modern innovation, perfect for discerning travelers seeking an authentic yet effortless experience.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrival at Guangzhou airport or train station, met by our local tour guide. You are transferred to our designated hotel in Guangzhou. You are free for rest of the day.
Pick up from your hotel in Guangzhou around 8:30am and start your first visit with Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King Mausoleum Museum . The mausoleum is the showcase of Guangzhou with a history of over 2,000 years. Then move on to the Five-Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park . The sculpture of five rams is the symbol of Guangzhou. It is located in Yuexiu Park, the largest urban parkland in China. After lunch, continue to visit the Temple of Six Banyan Trees . It is an ancient Buddhist temple originally built in 537, one of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou. The temple features a 57.6 m high Flower Pagoda, the tallest old structure in the city. Then move on to the Qingping Market . Cantonese people are known to eat anything! To know all about this, come to this market - persimmons, scallops, seahorse, starfish, fungus etc. Any edible stuff that you can find here. It is also a great place to "People Watch". Finally you are arranged to visit Shamian Island . Shamian was once home to the two concessions given to France and the United Kingdom by the Qing Dynasty government in the 19th century. Now it is a paradise in the busy city like Guangzhou. You won't see heavy traffic there. Houses there are from late 19th century and early 20th centur. Return to your hotel in Guangzhou.
After breakfast, transferred to Guangzhou Railway Station and take train D739 at 09:18am for Shenzhen. Arriving in Shenzhen at 10:29am, met by our local tour guide. You are transferred to our designated hotel in Shenzhen. After lunch, visit the Window of the World. It is a theme park with 130 reproductions of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. The park has an area of 48 hectares. Among others, the 108 meter tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline, and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal stand to each other, all part of the attractions of this world famous theme park. Each night, a fantastic night performance showcases a panorama of world civilization on the shell-shape central stage, as well as on the flower-lined road and the elliptical fountain stage. This performance is optional not in Window of the World. After dinner, you are returned to your hotel in Shenzen.
After breakfast, you are free till your transfer to the Shenzhen Customs and Immigration Control for your next destination for Hong Kong (train not included).
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | All rates are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made. |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | Tours price are net and non-commissionable. |
| The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room with daily breakfast | Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount. Contact our trip advisors for the actual discount for your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price. |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. | All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2-5 persons | $495 |
| 6-9 persons | $450 |
| 10 persons up | $355 |
| Single room supplement | $210 |
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