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One of China’s wealthiest cities and a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Shēnzhèn (深圳) draws a mix of business people, investors and migrant workers to its golden gates. It's a popular, easy day trip from Hong Kong, surprising most visitors who just expect a peek at a very serious mainland China, but find a thriving club and indie-music nightlife, or squads of housewives breaking out dance moves in public squares into... Read More
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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 Day Tour From Hong Kong: Classic and Modern China with Hotel Pickup in Kowloon area
Hotel pickup time is 07:00 to 07:30. Please be waiting in your hotel lobby at least 10-15 minutes prior to departure to meet your tour guide.HOUR BY HOUR SCHEDULE07:00 to 07:30 - Hotel pickup and coach transfer to Hung Hom railway station by a coach with English speaking tour guide07:30 to 08:30 - Take 1st class train from Hung Hom MTR station to Lo Wu MTR station, escorted by tour guide08:30 to 09:00 - Pass the check point of Hong Kong / Shenzhen by foot, meet your tour guide from Shenzhen Office. Your tour guide from Hong Kong will leave.09:00 to 12:00 - SHENZHEN MUSEUM OF HISTORY & FOLK CENTER12:30 to 13:30 - Lunch14:00 to 17:00 - SPLENDID CHINA & CHINA FOLK CULTURE VILLAGES18:00 to 18:30 - Say farewell to your tour guide in Shenzhen. Pass the check point of Hong Kong / Shenzhen by foot18:30 to 19:30 - Take 1st class train from Lo Wu MTR station to Hung Hom MTR station 19:30 to 20:00 - Back to hotel by taxi by yourselfHIGHLIGHTS SHENZHEN MUSEUM OF HISTORY & FOLK CENTERShenzhen Museum has more than 20,000 pieces of cultural relics, showing the civilization of China and historic materials about the development history of Shenzhen. Tour includes a visit to Shenzhen arts and craft center, where some of the World’s best hand-crafts products are made.SPLENDID CHINA & CHINA FOLK CULTURE VILLAGESChina Folk Culture Villages is the first large-scale cultural & scenic spot assembling folk arts, customs, folk villages. With area of 200 thousand square meters; It reflects the colorful Chinese culture in many respects.MEAL ARRANGEMENTYou can choose lunch from following options:Option 1: Dim Sum Lunch at Shangri-la HotelAfter visiting the Museum of History and Folk Center, we have specially arranged a traditional dim-sum lunch for your stomach at the famous Shang Palace Dimsum Restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel Luohu, Shenzhen.Option 2: Indian Lunch at a Local Authentic Indian RestaurantYou will have the option of enjoying a traditional Indian lunch at the Indian Restaurant which located in Shenzhen. The Indian food will give u a unique and unforgettable experience. (Indian vegetarian menu is also available; please advise us when the booking is made. Late request will not be entertained) Option 3: Halal lunchZhong Fa Yuan Muslim Restaurant has a history of 10 years and has been quite popular one among Muslim people in Shenzhen and overseas.
12 Days of Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai-Yangshuo-Hong Kong Trip
Day 1 BeijingArrive at any time. Your guide will pick you up at the airport arrivals (or your own prearranged centrally located hotel in Beijing) and then take you to the hotel where you may start your great adventure. Day 2 BeijingTake metro to visit the Tiananmen Square, then explore the ancient imperial palace, Forbidden City. In the afternoon, visit the ancient imperial garden, Summer Palace.Day 3 Beijing-Xi’anSet out early for the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Visit Olympic Park before boarding an overnight train to Xi'an (Deluxe sleeper ticket, 10 hours).Day 4 Xi’an (D)Visit the Big Goose Pagoda Temple, opt to climb the pagoda. Then visit the Shaanxi History Museum. Take an orientation walk of the bustling Bazaar, Muslim Quarter. Have a visit of a local resident's home, and learn how to make dumplings, afterwards have your self-made dumplings for dinner.Day 5 Xi’an-Shanghai Visit the ancient City Wall of Xi'an, opt to ride a bike along the wall. Visit the Terracotta Warriors, regarded as the 8th Wonder of the World. Then board an overnight train to Shanghai (Deluxe sleeper ticket, 15 hours). Day 6 ShanghaiArrive in Shanghai at noon. Have an orientation walk heading past the landmarks of Shanghai,the Bund.Day 7 Shanghai Visit Shanghai Museum, then go to visit the Yuyuan Bazaar and Tian Zi Fang Bazaar to experience the local people's life. At night, enjoy the Chinese Acrobatic Show.Day 8 Shanghai-Guilin-Yangshuo Take the flight to Guilin and transfer to a countryside town, Yangshuo. Have an orientation walk of Yangshuo in the evening.Day 9 YangshuoTake a cycle tour through the countryside. Opt to have a local farmer's family meal for lunch.Day 10 Yangshuo-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Free time in the morning, then go to Guilin by private vehicle to catch the bullet train to Shenzhen (3 hours). Arrive at Shenzhen, then cross the border into Hong Kong, take the metro to the hotel.Day 11 Hong Kong Go to the Victoria Peak enjoying the view of the city. In the evening, go to the Star Avenue to enjoy the night view of Hong Kong. Day 12 Hong KongDepart at any time. (A flight from Hong Kong to Beijing is not provided.)
Private Full-Day Tour of Shenzhen from Hong Kong
Begin your private full-day tour by meeting your guide at the Hong Kong cruise terminal or the lobby of your centrally located hotel. You'll head straight to Lo Wu, the central suburb of Shenzhen, located in southern China. Travel between attractions by taxi and public transportation, or upgrade your tour with the convenience of a private vehicle and driver (including fuel) to maximize your time.Your guide will explain the history of the city while you learn facts and figures about its regional development and snap photos of panoramic city views. In the afternoon, travel to Overseas Chinese Town to purchase lunch (own expense). Look out at the Chinese Folk Culture Village and Window of the World theme park from the monorail. Other noteworthy sights include the highest observation point in the city, the bustling streets of Dong-Men, and the Lo-Wu shopping district where you'll find bargains. Perhaps visit a middle-class suburb to see how the locals live and gain an understanding of daily life. Your guide will offer recommendations for a customizable itinerary.Conclude with the return to Hong Kong and drop-off at your hotel or the cruise port.
Shenzhen Metropolis One Day Tour From Guangzhou
Pickup commences at about 8:30am from your hotel and then you will proceed to Shenzhen for a visit to Splendid China & China Folk Culture Villages. After lunch, visit Mineral Museum and Luohu Shopping Paradise. Return to Guangzhou before 5pm (the duration is approximatelyt 8 hours). Shenzhen is a major city in Guangdong Province, China which is located immediately north of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It currently also holds sub-provincial administrative status with jurisdiction slightly less than a province. Shenzhen's modern cityscape is the result of its vibrant economy made possible by rapid foreign investments since the institution of "reform and opening" policy and establishment of the Special Economic Zone in late 1979. Significant sums of finance have been invested into the SEZ by both Chinese citizens and foreign nationals. More than USD$30 billion in foreign investments have gone into both fully foreign-owned and foreign-sino joint ventures.Shenzhen is also a major financial center in southern China. The city is home to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as the headquarters of numerous high-tech companies. Shenzhen ranks 19th in the 2016 edition of the Global Financial Centers Index published by the Z/Yen Group and Qatar Financial Center Authority. It also has one of the busiest container ports in the world. Splendid China Folk Village is a theme park including two areas (Splendid China Miniature Park and China Folk Culture Village) that reflects the history, culture, art, ancient architecture, customs and habits of various nationalities. It is one of the world's largest scenery parks in the amount of scenarios reproduced.Luohu shopping center is a five-story tall structure and sells a wide range of items including watches, handbags, clothes, shoes, audio-visual products, souvenirs, curtains, DVDs, etc. The mall also includes a number of restaurants and shops that offer services, such as massages and dental work, at very low prices.
China's Minority Ethnic Culture Discovery And Shenzhen Theme Parks Visiting From Hong Kong Including Lunch
Hotel pickup time is between 7:00am to 7:30am. Please be waiting in your hotel lobby at least 10-15 minutes prior to departure to meet your tour guide.HOUR BY HOUR SCHEDULE07:00 to 07:30 - Hotel pickup and coach transfer to Hung Hom railway station by a coach with English speaking tour guide07:30 to 08:30 - Take 1st class train from Hung Hom MTR station to Lo Wu MTR station, escorted by tour guide08:30 to 09:00 - Pass the check point of Hong Kong / Shenzhen by foot, meet your tour guide from Shenzhen Office. Your tour guide from Hong Kong will leave.09:00 to 12:00 - SHENZHEN MUSEUM OF HISTORY & FOLK CENTER12:30 to 13:30 - Lunch14:00 to 17:00 - SPLENDID CHINA & CHINA FOLK CULTURE VILLAGES18:00 to 18:30 - Say farewell to your tour guide in Shenzhen. Pass the check point of Hong Kong / Shenzhen by foot18:30 to 19:30 - Take 1st class train from Lo Wu MTR station to Hung Hom MTR station 19:30 to 20:00 - Back to hotel by taxi by yourselfHIGHLIGHTS SHENZHEN MUSEUM OF HISTORY & FOLK CENTERShenzhen Museum has more than 20,000 pieces of cultural relics, showing the civilization of China and historic materials about the development history of Shenzhen. Tour includes a visit to Shenzhen arts and craft center, where some of the World’s best hand-crafts products are made.SPLENDID CHINA & CHINA FOLK CULTURE VILLAGESChina Folk Culture Villages is the first large-scale cultural & scenic spot assembling folk arts, customs, folk villages. With area of 200 thousand square meters; It reflects the colorful Chinese culture in many respects.MEAL ARRANGEMENTYou can choose your lunch from following:Option 1: Dim Sum Lunch at Shangri-la HotelAfter visiting the Museum of History and Folk Center, we have specially arranged a traditional dim-sum lunch for your stomach at the famous Shang Palace Dim Sum Restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel Luohu, Shenzhen.Option 2: Indian Lunch at a Local Authentic Indian RestaurantYou will have the option of enjoying a traditional Indian lunch at the Indian Restaurant which located in Shenzhen. The Indian food will give u a unique and unforgettable experience. (Indian vegetarian menu is also available; please advise us when the booking is made. Late request will not be entertained) Option 3: Halal lunchZhong Fa Yuan Muslim Restaurant has a history of 10 years, and it has been quite popular one among Muslim people in Shenzhen and overseas.