Approx. 12 hours (not include hotel pick up time) Daily Morning Departure
Hotel pick-up time: 6:40 am - 7:05 am (Actual pick-up time will be given at the time of reservation)
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 Saturday, Sunday and school holidays.
It will be replaced by THE LEGEND OF NUWA*. NUWA is the goddess of creation in China and the state of NUWA is also the landmark of Shekou city.
FREE MARKET
Visit one of the free 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. In the museum, you can see the World famous Terra-cotta warriors; these priceless relics have been loaned from the famous excavation site in Xian.
Itinerary may be changed subject to actual traffic condition.
*THE LEGEND OF NUWA is one the First Chinese Gods with a lower body of dragon. Her most famous Myth is she was in charge of marking humans, so she got clay and began to hand mold the humans out of clay.
GUANGZHOU is the capital city of Guangdong Province and the largest city in Southern China with a population of over 10 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 centers 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.
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 was wearing a garment made of jade pieces which was the earliest one discovered in China so far.
Itinerary may be changed subject to actual traffic condition.
Note: Please bring along passport for immigration.
Tour fees include air-conditioned sightseeing coach, escorted and guided services, ferry ticket to Shekou, train ticket to Hong Kong, lunch and China Visa.
