Guangzhou and Foshan Tour with Bullet Train Transfer from Hong Kong

Guangzhou and Foshan Tour with Bullet Train Transfer from Hong Kong

Visit Guangzhou and Foshan in 2 days by bullet train! These two cities are the birth place of Chinese Kung Fu, Cantonese Cuisine and traditional Cantonese culture. This 2-night package includes round trip train transfers from Hong Kong. You will visit some interesting places in Guangzhou and Foshan, at the meantime enjoy your choice of Cantonese Gourmet experience in traditional restaurants hidden in local streets.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hong Kong to Guangzhou (By Train)

Stop At: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong China
Your round trip train tickets will be reserved by a Hong Kong travel agent in advance. You will receive a Train Ticket Redemption Voucher. Train leaves from West Kowloon Station every 30 minute from 08:00 to 13:00, arrives in Guangzhou South Station in 60 minute.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Huacheng Square, South of Huangpu Avenue Zhujiang New Town metro exit, CBD of Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510630 China
Pickup commences from Guangzhou South Railway Station. Your tour guide will hold your name sign, wait for you at the exit. The first stop is Huacheng Square, which is located in CBD of Zhujiang New Town, a renowned sightseeing and shopping destination in Guangzhou. Strolling around Huacheng Square to appreciate it's green surroundings and a magnificent view of the Canton Tower across the Pearl River.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Canton Tower, No.222 Yuexiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou China
A new landmark of Guangzhou city. It is 1,969 feet (600 meter) in height where you could get a panoramic view of the spectacular city landscape at the observation deck on top of the tower (optional admission at USD18)
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Guangdong Museum, No.2 Zhujiang East Road, Zhujiang New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510110 China
A comprehensive museum with a collection of over 160,000 pieces of exhibits that was opened to the public since October 1st, 1959.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Guangzhou Opera House, No.1 Zhujiang West Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou China
The biggest performing center in southern China and is one of the three biggest theaters in the nation. It was designed by famous late Iraqi architect, Zaha Hadid.

Recommended lunch place: Guangzhou Restaurant (Cantonese dimsum). Address: Room 1402, West Tower, Yuanyang Mingzhu Building, 21 Huali Road, Zhujiangxincheng, Tianhe District, Guangzhou). Lunch is not included. Please ask your tour guide to reserve seat in advance.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum, No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road, Guangzhou 510150 China
An academic temple built by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 in Qing Dynasty.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Beijing Road Shopping District, Beijing Road, Guangzhou 510055 China
Transfer to Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, a must-see place when visiting Guangzhou. Even if you do not really come here to shop, the place is still very enjoyable. You could walk along the streets, browse all kinds of stores available there, or simply soak up the atmosphere.

Transfer back to your hotel - Hotel Landmark Canton after tour. Hotel Landmark Canton is ideally located in the heart of Guangzhou, with the Pearl River to the south and Yuexiu Mountain to the north, thus promising the guests to enjoy the beautiful view of the river and new appearance of this city. As one of the first 3-star business hotel in China, Hotel Landmark Canton also features super Haizhu Square shopping areas around and easy access to the city transportation hubs.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Over night at Hotel Landmark Canton (Address: 8 Qiao Guang Road, Haizhu Square, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou), 4 star

Day 2: Guangzhou to Foshan (B)

Stop At: The Ancestral Temple, Zumiao Road, Chancheng District lecong Lucky city, Foshan 528000 China
Pickup from your hotel lobby at 0830am. Transfer to Foshan. Visit Foshan Ancestral Temple, an ancient temple that dedicated to Confucianism, Taoist and god of Beidi. It was first built in the Song dynasty during the reign of Emperor Zhezong, in the Yuanfeng Era (1078-1085), but was ruined towards the end of the Yuan Dynasty. It was rebuilt in the 5th year of Hongwu Era of the Ming Dynasty (1372).
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Wong Fei Hung Lion Dance Martial Arts Museum, Beishe Main Street, Nanhai District, Foshan 528000 China
Wong Fei-hung (9 July 1847 — 25 March 1924) was a Chinese martial artist, practised and taught acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine in Po-chi-lam, his private clinic in Foshan. He is considered a folk hero and the subject of numerous films and television series. Collections of orginal photos, films are displayed here. A traditional Lion Dance Show is presented 3 times a day.

Recommended lunch place: Fuzhouyishi Restaurant (Cantonese dimsum). Address: JiaTianXia (C Area), 75 Fuping Er Road, Nanhai District, Foshan. Lunch is not included. Please ask your tour guide to reserve seat in advance.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, Gaomiao Road, Shiwan Town, Chancheng District, Foshan 528000 China
Nanfeng Ancient Kilin is an attraction in Ancient Nanfeng Kiln Cultural and Creative Zone, located in Shiwan Town, Chancheng District, Foshan city of Guangdong province. It was built in Ming Dynasty Zhengde years (1506-1521) and is still in use now.

Foshan Pottery Museum: The best Pottery Museum in South China. learn the development of ceramic industry in Chinese history.

After transfer back to your hotel in Foshan. Your tour guide and driver will complete their service and go back to Guangzhou.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Over night at Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan, 4 star

Day 3: Foshan to Hong Kong (B)

Stop At: Foshan Lingnan Tiandi, Donghua Vil. Central Area, Zumiao, Chancheng Dist, Foshan China
Free time in Foshan. Your hotel is located in the area of Foshan Lingnan Tiandi, which is located near historical street of Donghua Lane, about 8,000 households have been well protected here, and it is known as redevelopment project of this city's most treasured historical area, including Foshan Ancestral Temple.Kan's Mansion, the Marriage House and Li Chung Shing Tong, etc.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong China
Take a taxi by yourself to take train G417. It leaves from Foshan West Station at 13:53, arrives in West Kowloon Station at 15:13. The Foshan West Station is about 30 minute drive from your hotel.

It’ll be up to you to make the return route from Foshan West Station back to West Kowloon Station, then you might take a taxi back to hotel, or walk for 10 minute to MTR Austin Station to take a MTR train.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.