Guangzhou-Shekou Sightseeing Tour

from Hong Kong

A day to Guangzhou via Shekou (HKG-GZ)

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Daily Departure - China Visa is required
Pick-up time between 6:40 - 7:30A.M. Actual pick-up time will be advised when reservation is made.

Itineraries:
In the morning, take a coach to the China border via highway through the New Territories.

Visited points:
SHEKOU is located in the southern part of Nantau Peninsula, and an important part of Shenzhen which is named the first Special Economic Zone of China. Nowadays SHEKOU has become one of the city's major scenic spots drawing for tourists. Highlights include :

KINDERGARTEN
Enjoy the unusual experience of visiting a local kindergarten. Kindergarten is closed on Saturdays, Sunday and school holidays and will be replaced by THE LEGEND OF NUWA. NUWA is the goddess in China and the state of NUWA is also the landmark of Shekou city.

**Kindergarten will be closed during the holiday (from 1February to 4March 2007 inclusive). Legend of Nuwu will be the replacement of Kindergarten during this period.**

FREE MARKET
Visit one of the markets in SHEKOU, have an insight of local people's bargaining power in food markets

MINERAL MUSEUM
Here you can appreciate some hand-crafts products and get more knowledge about geologic mineral.

GUANGZHOU is the capital city of Guangdong Province and the largest city in Southern China with a population of over 9 million. Its beautiful gardens, long history of culture, numerous historic relies and unique 'Guangzhou-style' cuisine, have contributed to its status as one of the most famous tourist centres of China. Following are the highlighted scenic spots worth exploring.
　

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's Memorial Hall
Built in 1931 with funds donated by patriotic overseas Chinese and local people, this beautiful memorial theatre is used for rallies and cultural performances.
Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
This Buddhist temple owes its name to the Banyan trees that once flourished in its courtyards during the 12 century. The magnificent Flower Pagoda completely restored after a devastating fire in 1097 rises majestically alongside the temple.

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
This Buddhist temple owes its name to the Banyan trees that once flourished in its courtyards during the 12 century. The magnificent Flower Pagoda completely restored after a devastating fire in 1097 rises majestically alongside the temple.

Chen Clan Academy
This ancient complex was served as the hall for ancestor worship. It is now listed as an important historical site under state protection.

JADE SHROUD WITH SILK THREAD
Visit the Western Han Tomb of the Nanyue King. The tomb master wearing a garment made of jade pieces which was the earliest one discovered in China so far.

Tour fares include visa application fees, guided service, ferry ticket to Shekou, train ticket from Guangzhou to Hong Kong, lunch and transfer.

Fee:
HK$980 (US$127) for adults,
HK$880 (US$114) for children (1-9 year old)

Note: No refund for no show or after order confirmation. Itineraries may be changed subject to actual traffic condition.

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