5-Day In-depth Guangzhou Shaoguan Tour

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Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Guangzhou

Pick up your driver at Guangzhou airport or train station and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private car. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore the city at your leisure!

Attractions: Five Rams Statue，Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King，Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall，Canton Tower
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shenzhen

Explore Guangzhou from the Five Rams Statue located inside Yuexiu Park. It is a large sculpture consisting of five sheep, symbolizing the legendary story of “Five Sheep Blessing” and the prosperity and peace of the city of Guangzhou. Then, visit the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. The museum displays a large number of South Vietnamese cultural relics and precious artifacts unearthed from the tomb of the King of South Vietnam, including terracotta figurines, bronzes, and jades, which reveal in depth the history and culture of the ancient state of South Vietnam.

Next, learn the history of the Republic Era of China at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. It is a combination of Chinese and Western architecture, built in the 1930s, and is one of the landmarks of Guangzhou. The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall contains a wealth of exhibitions showcasing Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s life story, revolutionary course and ideological achievements. Continue with a visit to Canton Tower,which is a modern sightseeing tower located in the Zhujiang New City area of Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Canton Tower is currently one of the tallest TV towers in the world and is one of the new landmarks of Guangzhou. Take bullet train to Shenzhen (approximately 1 hour) in the afternoon. 

Attractions: Shaoguan Danxia Mountain Geopark，Nanhua Buddhist Temple
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shaoguan

Explore the Danxia Mountain Geopark in the morning.It is a nature reserve characterized by Danxia geomorphology. In Danxia Mountain Geopark, you can enjoy the strange red geomorphic landscapes, such as the Immortal’s Cave, Zhaibi Rock, and Jiulong Waterfall. In addition, there are numerous natural landscapes and ecological resources in the park, including streams, forests and rich plant species. It is also an excellent place for hiking and ecological observation.

Afterwards, visit Nanhua Buddhist Temple,was built in the 6th century and has a history of more than 1,400 years. There are numerous Buddhist temples, halls and pagodas in the temple, the most famous of which is the Mahamudra Temple of Nanhua Temple. The Da Xiong Bao Dian is a magnificent structure enshrining the statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. At Nanhua Zen Temple, you can feel the peaceful Zen atmosphere and enjoy the exquisite Buddhist architecture and sculpture art.

Attractions:Chen Clan Ancestral Hall，Temple of the Six Banyan Trees，Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Guangzhou

Take bullet train to Guangzhou (approximately 1 hour) in the morning. Upon arrival, visit the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. It is the ancestral hall of the Chen family and a famous treasure house of ancient architecture and art. Built in 1894, the Chen Family Ancestral Hall is famous for its exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, ceramics and other artifacts.

Followed by a visit to the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees. The most famous attraction inside the temple is the Millennium Banyan Tree, which is one of the famous sights in Guangzhou. This ancient banyan tree is 33 meters high and has many branches and leaves, and is known as the “Millennium Ancient Tree”.  Afterwards, shopping at the 800 meters long Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street with a length of nearly 1,000 meters, this pedestrian street blends various commercial elements of tradition and modernity, making it a popular spot for Guangzhou residents and tourists to shop, taste food and experience traditional culture.

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Private transfer (without guide) to Guangzhou airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey.