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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
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.
Home Dining Experience of Traditional Cantonese Cuisine
This 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 Futian 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 recipes passed down through generations. 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 and learn how to make them yourself. Menu of Choice (up to 8 dishes):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 Foo Soup Catonese Slow Cooked Soup Dessert Tong Sui Staple Steamed Rice Beef Chow Fun
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 similar Day 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 similar Day 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 similar Day 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 casinos Day 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.
Dafeng Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen,China
Dafeng Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen,China Dafeng Oil Painting Village is located in Buji street of Shenzhen City with 0.4 square K.M ., which is the biggest oil painting manufacture and exporting base in the world. Dafeng Oil Painting Village has over 800 studios and over 5000 artists who are mostly focus on wholesale business with 80% works for oversea markets, few of them for domestic markets. Note: Majority of the shops can't speak good English , you 'd better find a Chinese / English interpreter for translation if you specialize in oil painting business.Regarding the detail schedule: I will pick the clients up at the lobby of the hotel after confirmed the time and destination------take bus or car to go to the attraction directly---Have lunch ---Continue the trip as per customers' demand -----Have dinner ----Go back to hotel to have a good rest.