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The gleaming manifestation of China's economic miracle, Shēnzhèn (深圳) has risen from the marshy Pearl River Delta into one of the world's most mega megacities in less time than it took London's St Paul's Cathedral to be built. Millions of migrants have been drawn to its golden gates from the Chinese countryside since the 1980s; now, Shēnzhèn attracts high-flying tech graduates and global corporations.
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Shenzhen Sightseeing and Shopping Tour from Hong Kong
On your full-day tour, you guide picks you up from your Hong Kong hotel and takes you to the railway station where you’ll board a train for the 1-hour journey into Shenzhen.The tour starts in Shenzhen with a visit to Lichi Park. This lively park is a popular place for the locals to gather for morning exercise. The tour will then makes its way to the Meridian View Centre, the observatory deck of Shun Hing Square, one of the highest buildings in Shenzhen. Get some great views of the city and bordering Hong Kong while enjoying some light refreshments.Head over to a Chinese arts and craft center to view this riveting collection of sculptures originally buried in a mausoleum near Xi'an. The figures depicting the army of Emperor Qin, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC), were buried with him to guard his empire in the afterlife, and some of them were shipped to Shenzhen for exhibition purposes. Also visit the display of jade products and a tea ceremony here.Enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch before starting your shopping extravaganza with free time to explore some of the 1,500 shops at the Lo Wu Commercial Shopping Mall. You’ll have 2.5 hours to browse throughout this five-story glass building. Find everything you've ever imagined including watches, handbags, shoes, electronics, clothes and much more!After your shopping spree, travel by first-class train back to Hong Kong with drop-off at your hotel.Please note: Your tour will not be confirmed unless you provide the following information at time of booking: • Full Name as per passport • Date of Birth • Passport Number • Passport Expiry Date • Nationality • Gender • Hotel name while staying in Hong Kong Please make sure to send the copy of each passenger's passport which show the Full Name, Date of Birth and Passport number to complete the booking process.Click on View Additional Info for the hotel pickup list.
Shenzhen Tour from Hong Kong with Kowloon Hotel Pickup
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Century Holiday Hong Kong, Hong KongDay tour from Hong Kong to Shenzhen on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Free 144-hour-stay group China VisaPass By: Hung Hom, Hong KongAfter hotel pickup and a short ride on a coach bus, get dropped off at Hung Hom railway station with your guide. Take the first-class train from Hung Hom MTR station to Lo Wu MTR station. Your guide will be there every step of the way, so the transfers are easy, and you don’t get lost. Pass By: Lo Wu Station (Shen Zhen Metro)Next, it’s time to pass the border into China, where the real adventure begins. Stop At: Shenzhen Museum, Shenzhen, GuangdongYour guide takes you to the Shenzhen Museum of History and Folk Center. Enjoy three hours to explore the museum. Admire the museum’s collection of more than 20,000 cultural relics, including ancient history and art treasures, showcasing 50,000 years of civilization of China. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Shenzhen Civic Center, Shenzhen, GuangdongOnce your time at the museum has ended, you have options for lunch. Choose between a dim sum lunch at Shangri-la Hotel, or an Indian lunch at a local authentic Indian restaurant. No matter what option you prefer, you’ll have one hour to eat.Duration: 1 hourStop At: China Folk Culture Village, Shenzhen, GuangdongYour last stop is at China Folk Culture Village, a village-style park illustrating the diverse buildings, food and dances of 56 Chinese ethnic groups. Wander the park for three hours, and make sure to have your camera ready because there are a ton of photo opportunities as you go through the area.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Luohu Commerical City (Lo Wu Shopping Plaza), Shenzhen, GuangdongVisit this 5-story indoor shopping complex packed with independent retailers offering everything from apparel and jewelry to toys and traditional goods. At about 6pm, leave your guide at the China/Hong Kong border, and cross the way you came. Return transfer to your hotel will be arranged. You will back to hotel at about 19:30.Duration: 1 hour
Home Dining Experience of Traditional Cantonese Cuisine
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productThis home dinning experience offers you an opportunity to enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine at a local residence. Your host will meet you at Exit A of Huganggangcun Metro Station and lead you to the residence if you choose to take metro. If you travel by taxi, you will be given exact address. Duration: 18 minutesLocation: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre, Shenzhen, GuangdongThis home dinning experience offers you an opportunity to enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine at a local residence. Your host will meet you at Exit A of Huganggangcun Metro Station and lead you to the residence if you choose to take metro. If you travel by taxi, you will be given exact address. Your dinner will be prepared according to different season and the number of your group. You are offered a selection of up to 8 most traditional Cantonese dishes including soup and delicious desserts that could accommodate 2 to 7 people. You may also watch your cook preparing your dinner. Menu of Choice (up to 8 dishes and reduce dishes according to the number of guests relatively). The menu below is just a reference. Welcome to let us know if there is any other special dish you would like to eat, and we could prepare in advance. Main Course • Blanched Vegetables With Oyster Sauce • Hakka Cha Siu Pork • Eggplant Salted Fish Pot • Boiled Chicken With Ginger And Soy Sauce • Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish • Steamed Spareribs with Fermented Black Beans and Chili Pepper Sauce • Hakka Yong Tau FooSoup • Catonese Slow Cooked SoupDessert • Tong SuiStaple • Steamed Rice • Beef Chow FunDuration: 2 hoursLocation: Huanggang Park, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Hong Kong including Shenzhen and Macau ( 5 Days - 4 Nights )
Day 1: Hong Kong After arriving in Hong Kong international airport, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hong Kong by Airport coach. A list of recommendations will be provided if you need. Accommodation: Eaton Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong or similar Day 2: Hong Kong Island Tour(B,D) Breakfast will be provided. You will take the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, and The Sky Terrace which providing the breath-taking view. Then visit the Aberdeen Fishing Village, a traditional fishing village, with Sampans plying the waters as they have for over a 100 years. Afterwards, going to the Stanley Market, a shopper’s paradise, which is a shop selling silk, garments, sportswear, and Chinese artworks. The last stop of today is the Man Mo Temple, this historic building was built in 1847 and the temple was dedicated to the god: Man (Literature) and Mo (Martial Arts). returning to your hotel mid-afternoon. Late afternoon collection for your Highlight of the Night Tour of Hong Kong. Highlights include; Hong Kong Observation Wheel providing stunning evening views of Victoria Harbour, The famous Temple Street market another shoppers paradise; Cruise on Victoria Harbour on the cruise liner Harbour Cruise Bauhinia, including a sumptuous buffet dinner Accommodation: Eaton Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong or similarDay 3: Hong Kong – Shenzhen Day Tour (B,L) Following breakfast a day tour to Shenzhen, China. You will travel by coach through Hong Kong’s New Territories to the Hong Kong / China boarder crossing at Lo Wu. Once entering Shenzhen the sightseeing tour takes in several of the main attractions of this modern city, including The Exhibition of Shenzhen Folk Culture; The Modern Shenzhen Exhibition; Shenzhen’s Arts and Craft Centre; A Splendid China; The tour includes a traditional dim-sum lunch & First class train travel for your return journey to Hong Kong.Accommodation: Eaton Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong or similarDay 4: Hong Kong – Macau Tour(B,L) Following breakfast take the Turbo Ferry Macau. Visit some Macau world heritage sites: Old city walls A temple called Na Tcha Temple built for worshipping children St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church the Mount Fortress Macau's principal military defense built from 1617 to 1626 The temple of A-Ma which was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved a seamen's lives Lunch will be at a local restaurant. The admission to the Macau Tower will be providing the breath-taking view of the entire city of Macau. Afterwards, if there is still time, you will be able to explore some of Macau’s Vegas style Casinos. Accommodation: Eaton Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong or similar Day 5: Hong Kong(B) Breakfast will be provided. You will be transferred to Hong Kong International airport as you need
6-Day Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Macau Tour
See the Itinerary section below for more details on your 6-night tour.Itinerary Day 1 Hong Kong Arrive in Hong Kong, where you will be transferred to your hotel by coach. A list of recommendations will be provided for your free hours. Accommodation: Eaton Hotel or similarDay 2 Hong Kong – Guangzhou (B+D)After breakfast, enjoy private transportation to the train station where you will depart on the historic Kowloon/Canton Railway for the 2.5-hour journey. The train crosses the Chinese border at the city of Shenzhen, traveling through the Pearl River Delta before reaching Guangzhou. From Guangzhou, transfer to your Guangzhou hotel and spend the afternoon at your leisure.In the evening, take the Pearl River dinner tour, including a buffet-style meal with spectacular nighttime views.Accommodation: Marriott Hotel or similarDay 3 Guangzhou (B+L)After breakfast, start your day tour of Guangzhou with an English-speaking guide. Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall, Five Ram Statue and Zhenhai Tower, located in Yuexiu park, the Guangzhou Museum and the Arts and Craft Center; the Chen Clan Academy, built at the end of the Qing Dynasty; the Hualin Buddhist Temple; and Shamian Island, home to the British and French following the opium wars of the 1850s. A delicious Chinese lunch will be provided around noon.Day 4 Guangzhou – Hong Kong (B+D)Following breakfast you will depart your hotel mid morning for your return train journey to Hong Kong with private transfers to and from your hotels. Late afternoon join your English-speaking guide on an evening city tour in Hong Kong; visit Sky 100, one of tallest building in the world. From the Observation you can see the whole of Hong Kong. Also included is the famous Temple Street market and a cruise on Victoria Harbour with a sumptuous buffet dinner while a live band plays.Accommodation in Hong Kong: Eaton Hotel or similarDay 5 Hong Kong – Macau - Hong Kong (B+L) After breakfast, start your day tour to Macau by Turbojet with your English-speaking guide. Check out Macau's World Heritage sites, including old city walls, Na Tcha Temple, the ruins of St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church and the Mount Fortress, Macau's principal military defense built from 1617 to 1626. You'll also see the temple of A-Ma, built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved seamen's lives. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the Macau Tower, with stunning views of the entire city. As an additional option, explore some of Macau’s Vegas-style casinosDay 6 Hong Kong (B)After breakfast, at a time determined by your flight, you will be transported from your Hong Kong accommodation to the airport by coach. Alternatively, you may choose to conclude your tour in Hong Kong after checking out from your accommodation.
Shenzhen tour guide with car
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Luohu Commerical City (Lo Wu Shopping Plaza), Shenzhen, Guangdonga shopping mallDuration: 3 hoursStop At: Shenzhen Civic Center, Shenzhen, Guangdongan area of all amazing buildingsDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Dafen Oil Painting Village, Shenzhen, Guangdongan painting villageDuration: 3 hours