As the capital city of Guandong, Guangzhou was one of the most developed city in China. Close to Shenzheng and Hongkong, enjoys both old tradition and Modern Life. 6 days Guanzhou and HK tour will take you to see the well preserved classic architecture, famous Chen Family Temple and Foshan Ancestral Temple. As well as the city landscape in Hongkong. You will also have time to taste the decent dim sum in local restaurant.
Arrive at Guangzhou airport by flight, Upon arrival, be picked up by your local guide, then head to your hotel for check in.
Take a good rest after long flying.
Overnight at Guangzhou
In the morning,Pick up from hotel,transfer to tour of 107/108 floor of Guangzhou Tower is the Guangzhou New TV Tower, 600 meters above sea level, for the first tower, and the "waistline" at the finest In the 66 layers. From October 1, 2010, the Guangzhou Tower will officially open tickets tourists.
Then move to visit Chen Family Temple (It is an interesting example of an ancestral temple, few of which have survived in modern China. Built in 1890s, it is a splendid example of traditional southern architecture of the late Qing period. Chen (Chan in Cantonese) is a very common surname in the province, members of the Chan family from 72 counties in Guangdong founded this temple to give a proper setting for ancestor worship and Confucian studies. In the moral order expounded by Confucius, education, loyalty and filial duty were all stressed.).
After lunch, go to visit Temple of the Six Banyan Tree(Situated on Liurong Road, this world famous ancient Buddhist temple was built in 537 in the Liang dynasty during the Southern dynasties (386-581). More than 1460 years ago in the Liang dynasty, Emperor Liangwu ordered the master priest, Tanyu to built Baozhuangyan Temple to store the Buddhist bones brought from Kampuchea. During the Northern Song dynasty, a great writer - Su Shi, on a visit to this temple was attracted by the six banyan trees surrounding it and wrote the inscription "Liu Rong" (Six Banyan Trees).) Later have a tour of Shamian Island (Shamian Island is a reminder of Guangzhou colonial history and covers an area of 24,000 sq meters at the side of the Pearl River. It is not a true island, the name Shamian means sandbank, and it is now connected to the rest of the city by a series of bridges.From the mid 18th to the mid 19th century, Shamian was the only place where foreign merchants were allowed to live in Guangzhou. )
After that, go back hotel.
Lunch at restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Foshan-Guangzhou (B/L/-)
Today’s tour is to visit Foshan which is the sister city about 1. 5 hours driving from Guangzhou.
Upon arrival, we firstly have a look of Foshan Ancestral Temple is a Daoist temple in Foshan, Guangdong, China. 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). The temple is dedicated to Beidi, the Northern God, who is said to have power over the waters of Guangdong.
Next you will move to Ancient Nanfeng Kiln Situated in Dongping riverside of Ancient Shiwan Town, Guangdong, Ancient Nanfeng Kiln was built up in Zhnegde Period of Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1506-1521), it has been continuously firing over 500 years; it is the most ancient dragon kiln in China, and perhaps in the world. She is listed as national important cultural relic site by the State Council and is noted into the Guinnes World Record, reputable as “live cultural relic, unmovable national treasure”. In the old days, the local people called Shiwan’s kilns firing ceramics stoves. There are many kinds of kilns, but the most famous ones are dragon kilns, since their shapes are of huge flying dragon.
In the late afternoon, we will transfer back to your hotel in Guangzhou.
Lunch at restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Guangzhou
Pick up from hotel, transfer to railway station for the train to Hong Kong Huang Hom T 823 (10:37-12:33) VIP seat
Upon arrival, pick up from railway station , transfer to take Half day Hong Kong Island Tour to Victoria peak by van. With an altitude of 554 meters above sea level, Victoria Peak is the best place to view Victoria Harbor. It is one of the most popular sites during any visit to Hong Kong. Looking down at Hong Kong at night is amazing. Continue to visit Repulse Bay and Stanely market. Later, visit Aberdeen fishing village (optional sampan ride). Aberdeen is the largest satellite town with a population of about sixty thousand. It was a pirates' den two centuries ago and later turned into a simple fishing village.
Have din sum lunch at the Jumbo Floating Restaurant en route
After tour , drive back to your hotel
Overnight at Hong Kong
Today, pick up from hotel transfer to the 6 hours tour of Lantau Island Tour
One of the famous and popular island for both local and overseas people with it's natural environment. The largest outdoor Bronze Buddha Statue in the world situated on the top of the Po Lin Temple mountain.
You will firstly transfer to Tung Chung cable car terminal, take cable car up to Ngong Ping Village & Po Lin Temple.
To have Chinese lunch before taking cable car down to Tung Chung Terminal
After that, transfer back to your hotel after the tour. Free at leisure the rest time of the day.
Lunch at local Chinese restaurant and dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Hong Kong
Breakfast at hotel.
Free at leisure before transfer to airport for your departure flight
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