Guangzhou and Zhaoqing Tour with Bullet Train Transfer from Hong Kong

Guangzhou and Zhaoqing Tour with Bullet Train Transfer from Hong Kong

Visit Guangzhou and Zhaoqing in 2 days by bullet train! Guangzhou is well known for famous Cantonese Cuisine and traditional Cantonese culture, and Zhaoqing is a small town of beautiful landscape of Karst topography. This 2-night package includes round trip train transfers from Hong Kong. You will visit some interesting places in Guangzhou and Zhaoqing, 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 Zhaoqing (B)

Stop At: Ancient City Wall of Zhaoqing, Songcheng Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing 526040 China
Pickup from your hotel lobby at 0830am. Transfer to Zhaoqing. Visit Ancient City Wall. It was built on the northern bank of Xijiang River. first completed in 1113, during the period of Song Dynasty. It served as a part of the important federal defence system as well as flood control system in over 1,000 years history.

Zhaoqing is also well known for her Qilou Building on Zhengdong Street: First built in late 19th century, like shophouses designed for both residential and commercial uses, The ground floor portion is reserved for commercial use, mostly by small businesses like pawnshops and food vendors. The upper floors were residential use. Some Kungfu movies were taken here in 1980's.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Xinghu Lake of Zhaoqing, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing 526000 China
The Seven Star Crags are the highlights today. The Xinhu Lake is partitioned into five separate sections divided with small strips of land and walkways. You will visit a number of caves, climb up one of the caves with steep stairs going up the side; at the top is a small pavilion for viewing the lake and neighboring crags. There are 531 pieces of cliff inscription of Buddhist and Taoist idols in Seven Star Crag area, known as historical and cultural relics under State's protection.

There is a Fairy Maiden Lake nearby. It is a Wetland Reserve for migratory birds. A boat ride to visit dozens of small islets can be arranged at an extra cost of USD15 per person.

Transfer and stay overnight in OYC Hotel. The hotel is well located next to The Park Square and within walking distance to the Seven Star Crags.

After transfer back to your hotel in Zhaoqing. Your tour guide and driver will complete their service and go back to Guangzhou.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Over night at OYC Hotel, 4 star

Day 3: Zhaoqing to Hong Kong (B)

Stop At: Xinghu Lake of Zhaoqing, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing 526000 China
Free time in the morning. The waterfront plank of Xinhu Lake has rewarded as one of the most beautiful biking routes in Guangdong Province. A ride in the early morning is extremely a good beginning for today. You might take a walk around the lake if you do not prefer a bike ride.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong China
Take a taxi by yourself to take train G319. It leaves from Zhaoqing East Station at 14:23, arrives in West Kowloon Station at 15:57. The Zhaoqing East Station is about 1 hour drive from your hotel.

It’ll be up to you to make the return route from Zhaoqing East 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.