TP 17 - Pearl River Delta

Transfer from hotel in Hong Kong to train station and depart by train to Guangzhou -  the capital of Guangdong Province , a pearl on the pearl river delta, is a ancient and flowery metropolis in South China  

Arrival Guangzhou and transfer to hotel  
Lunch at local restaurant  

City tour includes Chen Clan Temple, a masterpiece of the traditional architecture style in South China, Six Banyan Pagoda, the Dr Sun Yatsen Memorial Hall, the Stone House, a Neo-Gothic style Roman Catholic Cathedral, built between 1860 and 1863. Shamian Island, tear-shaped sandbank about 1km long and 500m wide, was leased to European powers as an Opium War Trophy, with former European mansions, churches, embassies and banks.  

Evening cruise on Peal River with dinner  

Hotel accommodation  
Meal: L/D

Breakfast at hotel  

Visit Nanyue King Tomb Museum stands on the site of the tomb of Emperor Wen, the second ruler during the Southern Yue Kingdom dating back to B.C. The tomb was originally 20m under Elephant Hill and was discovered in 1983. More than 1000 burial objects were excavated, among which are a chariot, gold and silver vessels, musical instruments, and sacrificial human remains.

Bus drive to Foshan, a historic center for ceramics in Southern China for approximately 40 minutes. Lunch at local restaurant 

Visit Zumiao (Taoist Ancestral Temple), a ornate structure from the Sony Dynasty (960-1278).  It’s roof bears particularly fine examples of Shiwan pottery, possibly the finest example anywhere of porcelain tableaux art, then the Folk’s Art Institute which is famous for its paper cuts. The ancient Nanfeng Kiln, a ceramic-drying-oven, was built in the Ming Dynasty (1506-1621). It’s the oldest “dragon” Kiln in China and is a very important cultural relic. For five hundred years the flame has never died out. Free time for shopping in the ceramic street nearby Nanfeng Kiln, then drive to Kaiping for 1 hour 

Arrival Kaiping and transfer to hotel  
Dinner at local restaurant

Hotel accommodation  
Meal: B/L/D

Breakfast at hotel  

Visit the watchtower Kaiping Diaolou, then to Zili Village and Li Garden, which was constructed in 1936 by Mr Xie Weili, a Chinese emigrant to the United States. Li Garden occupies 11000 square meters which artificial waterways, bridges, pavilions and corridors. There are several yellow brick blue-tiled buildings in the garden, which demonstrate the fusion of western and Chinese design, and the gardens flourish with a variety of flora, including the Chinese redbud, kapod, cypress and other precious flowers and plants. This exquisite combination of architecture and wildlife makes Li Garden both idyllic and panoramic. Then proceed to the Canadian Village, European Street and drive around in the picturesque Diaolou area for photograph.  

Lunch at local restaurant  

Visit to Panyu and evening nite Safari in the Chime Long Zoo, with a bit of luck you can see animals which are only active during the night 

Dinner at local restaurant  

Hotel accommodation at Chime Long Hotel
Meal: B/L/D

Breakfast at hotel  

Coach to Zhongshan, visit “Long Zhu”, one of the biggest tea plantation farms, and then Lingnan Water Village with lunch enroute  

Transfer to pier for ferry to Macau  
Arrival Macau and transfer to hotel  

Dinner at local restaurant  
Hotel accommodation
Meal: B/L/D

Breakfast at hotel  
Visit Ruins of St. Paul, A-Ma Temple, Monte Fort, Penha Hill Church with lunch en route  
Transfer to pier for ferry to Hong Kong  
Meal: B/L

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Remarks:

Program included :
01> Accommodations with breakfast and meals as mentioned in the above tour program.
02> Private transfers and tours conducted by local German-speaking guide as mentioned in the above tour program. (English-speaking guide will be provided in Macau)
03> Admission ticket for sightseeing points as specified in the itinerary.
05> Economy / Ordinary class ferry ticket for Zhongshan / Macau and Macau / Hong Kong
06> Ticket for 1st class seater on train Hong Kong/Guangzhou

Program NOT included :
01> Other than the above itinerary
02> Application of visa for China
03> International airfare for enter and exit Hong Kong
04> Personal expenses
05> Service during free time
06> Gratitude for local tour guides, drivers and porters

Remarks:
01> Blackout dates: 19-22 Nov 2009 (Macau Grand Prix), 23-27 Dec 2009 (Christmas Holiday), 31 Dec 2009 - 02 Jan 2010 (New Year Holiday), 12-21 Feb 2010 (Chinese New Year), 30 Apr-03 May 2010 (Labour Day Holiday), 28 Sep - 08 Oct 2010 (National Day Holiday)
02> A surcharge will be applied on dates of Canton Trade Fair (01-06 Nov 2009, 15 Apr-06 May 2010 & 15-31 Oct 2010) as follows:
03* hotel: USD 140.00 per room per night
04* hotel: USD 160.00 per room per night
05* hotel: USD 220.00 per room per night
The above will be indicated in our master rate sheet. 
03> A surcharge will be applied on weekend or public holiday for Macau as follows:
03* hotel: USD 30.00 per room per night
04* hotel: USD 45.00 per room per night
05* hotel: USD 60.00 per room per night
The above will be indicated in our master rate sheet.