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Day 1 | Departure
To start your amazing China Tour, you will leave your departure city and fly to Beijing. Meals and snacks will be provided on the plane.
Meals Included: On the plane
Day 2 | Arriving Beijing
When you arrive in Beijing, our local representative will meet and greet you at the airport. The local representative will transfer you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to explore and relax.
Meals Included: None
Day 3 | Beijing
A day at leisure to explore at your own pace.
We suggest an optional excursion (USD$65/person) with lunch to the Forbidden City, the former seat of the emperors throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is a true architectural masterpiece and home to the National Palace Museum. After an included lunch, proceed to the Summer Palace, a former royal retreat and now a lovely part. Then visit a Chinese Herbal Institute to learn about traditional Chinese medicine.
This evening, delight in an optional Banquet (USD$35/person) featuring the famous “Peking Duck.”
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 | Beijing
Today’s highlight is an excursion to the world-renowned, majestic, Great Wall (JuYongGuan). Also known as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” recognized by UNESCO. Get a chance to climb a section of this 3,700-mile marvel. Afterward, tour the iconic “2008 Beijing Olympic Center”; including the famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, which now hosts many spectacular opening ceremonies and events. Experience the magnificent architectural structure design from the outside view, providing a perfect photo opportunity to capture these wonders. Then, visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia.
Tonight, you can choose to participate in a large-scale musical drama show, The Golden Mask Dynasty show USD 50/person).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 | Beijing
Today you are free to explore Beijing, or you can sign up for our popular day tour program.
Optional One-day Old Beijing local tour Program (USD$79/person):
Take a morning tour to Temple of Heaven, recognized by UNESCO, an architectural masterpiece built between 1406-1460 AD to be used by the emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties for ceremonies honoring the god of harvests. Visit a Chinese Herbal Institute Tong Ren Tang to learn about traditional Chinese medicine and how to do health preservation in the Chinese way. Then take a famous rickshaw Hutong Tour & Local Family Visit, this package also includes a tasty Beijing family-style lunch at local people’s home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 | Beijing – Hong Kong
Take a flight at noon to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 | Hong Kong
Today you have free time to explore Hong Kong. Or you can sign up for an optional Hong Kong half-day tour to have an in-depth view of this city, so-called “Oriental Pearl.”
Optional excursion: Hong Kong Half Day Tour Program (USD$69/person):
Start at the Lower Peak Tram Terminus in Central (formerly known as Victoria City) board the city’s historic, funicular railway operating since 1888, for the ascent to the renowned Victoria Peak, and enjoy a breath-taking panoramic view of the city, Victoria Harbor, Kowloon Peninsula and beyond. Next, we journey along the picturesque southern coastal road to Repulse Bay, Deepwater Bay well known for its luxury residences arriving in Aberdeen – once a quiet fishing village, but now a bustling district where modernity meets tradition with skyscrapers overlooking a community living on traditional fishing junks. An optional ride on a sampan (water taxi) can be arranged (not included). This is followed by a visit to a jewelry workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at the fine art that has made Hong Kong the best in Asia. Our next stop is the popular Stanley Market in the quaint village of Stanley on Hong Kong Island’s south coast. It has an enormous selection of brand-name clothing items and accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, souvenirs, ornaments and Oriental knick-knacks sold at reasonable prices in a picturesque warren of lanes.
Enjoy your afternoon at leisure, and it is time to use the open-top bus ticket. Also, it is free to participate in “A SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS” which combines interactive lights of 42 buildings and two attractions on both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon with musical effects to showcase the vibrancy and glamorous night vista of Victoria Harbor.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 | Hong Kong
After breakfast at the hotel, exploring the city at your leisure or join our optional tour.
Optional: Living Culture Experience (USD$85/Person)
Experience the city through the eyes of its locals and learn how the city lives and breathes. Starting at the hotel, first, you will visit the Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower – which was erected in 1915. It stands 44 meters tall and is now preserved as Declared Monument-an elegant reminder of the Age of Steam. Walking along the waterfront, visit the Avenue of Stars, Promenade with handprints & plaques honoring Hong Kong film stars, plus a Bruce Lee statue. Viewing HK island Skyline towering over the Victoria Harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui promenade.
Then, take a Star Ferry across over the Victoria harbor from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central. Central was developed as the colonial financial center of Hong Kong and is dominated by Western-style architecture; the western district has always served as the commercial center for Chinese Businesses. You will pass through the Mid-Levels Escalator – the world’s longest covered escalator system, Pottinger Street Aka Stone Slab Street – build with the eco stone, not the cement Artificial made the material. Last, take a Tramway (DING DING ride) – the oldest transport in HK to Tai Yuen Street Market where a traditional market for local people. (excursion approx. 4 hours)
Late afternoon, we suggest you sign up an Optional excursion: Hong Kong Street Food Tour ($115/person min. 2 pax)
Craving authentic Hong Kong food but not sure where to go? Join the “Kowloon Culinary Wanderwalk” guided food tour through the bustling streets of Jordon and Yau Ma Tei, and experience eating in Hong Kong like the locals! On the night, you will have a chance to taste Hong Kong’s famous snacks and street food such as the Hong Kong-style Milk tea, Curry Fishball, Beef Brisket, wonton noodles, pineapple bun, etc. (own expense). Moreover, you’ll try delicious dim sum, oyster omelet, clay pot rice, fusion desserts and more, with local beers and Chinese tea in a local restaurant (included).
While you have your fill, your guide will answer any questions you may have about Hong Kong food culture and let you in on the culinary secrets behind each dish, like the traditional method of making egg noodles by hand! Along the way, you will also get a chance to explore one of Hong Kong’s oldest districts and shop at the infamous Temple Street Night Market. (excursion approx. 3hours; start at late afternoon from 5:30 PM)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 | Hong Kong fly back Home
After breakfast, your tour guide will transfer you to the airport and head back home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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