Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tour with Bullet Train Transfer from Hong Kong

Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tour with Bullet Train Transfer from Hong Kong

Visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen in 2 days by bullet train! Guangzhou is well known for famous Cantonese Cuisine and traditional Cantonese culture, learn about China’s minorities at the Splendid China Park, the China Folk Culture Village, and the Shenzhen Museum of History and Folk Culture. Escorted sightseeing tours by English speaking tour guide in both Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

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 Shenzhen (B)

Stop At: Shenzhen Civic Center, No.1 Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen China
Pickup from your hotel lobby at 0830am. Take 30 minute bullet train to Shenzhen. Your first stop is Shenzhen Civic Center. It comprises a museum, a historical archive, a conferences room with a capacity of 2500 and government offices, and other establishments. The building's architect is Lee / Timchula Architects.

Shenzhen museum is located here. It has more than 20,000 pieces of cultural relics, showing the civilization of China and historic materials about the development history of Shenzhen.

Once 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 - Indian Curry Cafe (Address: No. 4001 Chunfeng Road, Luohu District | 3/F, Century Plaza Hotel)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: China Folk Culture Village, Overseas Chinese City, Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518000 China
In the afternoon you will visit Splendid China and 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 tons of photo opportunities as you go through the area.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luohu Commerical City (Lo Wu Shopping Plaza), Shenzhen Railway Station Square Road Luohu District, Shenzhen 528000 China
Your last stop is Luohu Commercial Center, a 5-story indoor shopping complex packed with independent retailers offering everything from apparel and jewelry to toys and traditional goods.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong China
Transfer to Futian Station to take train back to Hong Kong. Train leaves from Futian Station every 10 minute from 08:00 to 22:00, arrives in West Kowloon Station in 24 minute. Your return ticket is included and will be given to your by your tour guide.

Since your guide stays back in Shenzhen, it’ll be up to you to make the return route from Futian 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.