Sense the Vitality of Modern China
Guangzhou and Shenzhen, two major cities in China, play a significant role in China's economy, particularly in trade and manufacturing. This itinerary provides a mix of cultural, historical, scenic, and culinary experiences over three days, making your visit memorable and enriching.
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Tour 'Wow' Points
Enjoy a traditional Cantonese morning tea and dim sum meal
In the morning, we will specially arrange a popular local restaurant with traditional Chinese decoration for you to taste an authentic Cantonese breakfast and experience leisurely local life.


Stand on the Canton Tower to have a panoramic view of Guangzhou city
The Canton Tower is a prominent landmark in Guangzhou. It is known for the unique design and panoramic views of the city.


Explore Splendid China Folk Village to experience Chinese cultural highlights
"Splendid China" is a miniature scenery park that has displays of all of the famous historic sites and natural scenery of China. It is a window into China for foreigners to learn about Chinese history, culture, and tourism.


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Beijing in a day
![]() My partner found this company and booked with ease and no hassle. From start to finish we have been so looked after, upon arrival in Beijing after a train from Shanghai we were met by our guide Selinda. She has been amazing through out the day, flexible with times. She showed us the best place to get some food and then taking us to and from the Great Wall was filled with information and little facts. Plenty of time was given to explore the wall and then we were taken for some dumplings to revive us. Selinda made sure we were looked after and ensured we got back on the correct train. She made this trip so much less stressful and much more enjoyable. Would highly recommend this company for future use. more
Jan 2025, French-Biscuit14
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Great way to tour Beijing
![]() My daughter and I toured Beijing with Selinda. She was prompt, professional, friendly, and helpful. We saw Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall section. At each site she shared the history and offered suggestions of good places for pictures. She was attentive to us and made sure we had everything we needed. The driver was helpful and having him drop us off and pick us up was immensely helpful. We toured the Summer Palace with Jason and he also did a stellar job sharing interesting facts and information which gave us context and a greater appreciation of what we saw. Jason, like Selinda, did a splendid job suggesting good photo spots and always happily offered to take our picture for us. I highly recommend these two tour guides and the driver. This was a great way to see some of the tourist attractions in Beijing. more
Jan 2025, Chris
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Epic time in Beijing with Selinda Zhang
![]() A huge shoutout to our most awesome tour guide Selinda Zhang!!! She is a walking talking encyclopaedia with a wealth of knowledge both historic and current. She made our visits to well preserved historical sites all the more interesting sharing architecture, literature, Chinese penmanship and poems to highlight the significance of each site we visited! She engages both adults and children and usually reticent kids were asking questions and learnt heaps about Beijing history this trip. We had an epic time in Beijing thanks to Selinda!! more
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Suggested Itinerary
Meet with your tour guide at the arrival hall of airport, and transfer to your hotel by private car and driver. Your tour guide will help you check in and ensure everything is fine at the hotel.
Enjoy a traditional Cantonese morning tea and a dim sum meal. Cantonese morning tea combines having breakfast and drinking tea. Sip tea and taste dim sum in a top local restaurant to enjoy a leisurely morning local style.
Appreciate the traditional Guangdong-style architecture and decoration at Chen Family Ancestral Hall. It is especially known for its display of delicate craftsmanship and folk art, including historical figures, carvings and cast iron. Stroll with a curious look at Qingping Market, where multiples shops of everything imaginable are available for sale, such as Chinese medicine materials (live scorpions!), pets, flowers, plants, fish and spices.
Immerse in Buddhist tranquility at Temple of Six Banyan Trees. It was built over 1000 years ago, and houses the largest bronze Buddhist statue in Guangdong Province. Continue to Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, built in 1931 in memory of Sun Yat-Sen, a great Chinese revolutionary. Transfer back to hotel and stay overnight in Guangzhou.
Transfer to train station and take morning bullet train to Shenzhen, one of China's fastest developing cities. Your tour guide in Shenzhen will pick you up at train station and transfer to your hotel. In the morning, visit the Splendid China. After lunch, visit the Mineral Museum and the China Folk Culture Village. At night, watch the night show--- Dances between China Dragon & Phoenix.
Transfer back to your hotel in Shenzhen and stay overnight.
Your tour guide, car and driver will be waiting at your hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to next destination.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.

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