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6 DAYS GUANGDONG’S LINGNAN HERITAGE & OPTIONAL WANSHAN ISLAND RETREAT

Guangzhou, Foshan, Shunde, Kaiping & Zhuhai

Family Travel, History & Culture

Highlights

  • Taste the mouth-watering Sampan Congee from Guangzhou’s Lychee Bay
  • Lion dance performance at the famous Kung Fu master Huang Feihong Memorial Hall
  • Explore Qinghui Garden, one of Guangdong’s four most famous gardens
  • Authentic Daliang farm dishes and bot ride at Jianfeng, the Zhouzhuang of Guangdong
  • Dive deeper into the love and patriotism of overseas Chinese at UNESCO-listed Kaiping Diaolou Group

Serving as the southern gate of mainland China, Guangdong is home to the unique Lingnan culture, Cantonese lifestyle and home for the overseas Chinese. Among the most well-known is Guangzhou, also known as Huacheng or Yangcheng, with over 2,000 years of history.

After experiencing the Xiguan architecture of old Guangzhou, we discover the 500-year-old Shiwan pottery culture at Foshan, as well as quintessential Lingnan ancient buildings at Shunde ancient town.

From

SGD 2,580 Per Person

6 Days 5 Nights
Suitable for Family

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrival in Guangzhou

Guangzhou
Nil

On arrival, drive 53km to Huangpu Military Academy, the cradle of modern military strategists. Visit Yuexiu Park’s landmark Five Rams Statue, Guangzhou Museum’s historical relics and the five-storied Zhenhai Tower from Ming Dynasty circa the 13th century. In the evening, set off from Canton Tower Wharf for a Pearl River night cruise.

Day 02 Guangzhou

Guangzhou
Breakfast included

Discover old Guangzhou’s Lingnan heritage. Hop on a Lychee Bay boat ride across unique Xiguan architectures and taste the famous Sampan Congee. Also known as “Little Qinhuai”, the historical water system dates over 2,000 years ago. Continue to Sacred Heart Cathedral (Stone House), Qing Dynasty-era Chen Clan Ancestral Hall with its large courtyards and symmetrical halls, before a sweet-toothed ending with the famous Double-Skin Milk Custard.

Day 03 Guangzhou / Foshan / Shunde

Shunde
Breakfast included

Set off 35km/1h to Foshan. Enjoy Huang Feihong Memorial Hall’s lion dance and cultural relic exhibits, the Yuanfeng-era Foshan Ancestral Temple and Shiwan Town’s Nanfeng Kiln famed as South China’s pottery capital for over 500 years. Learn the pottery production process and visit Shiwan Ceramics Museum before driving 48km/1h to Shunde.

Day 04 Shunde

Shunde
Breakfast included

After morning stroll at Qinghui Garden, one of Guangdong’s finest Lingnan gardens, enjoy boat ride at Fengjian Water Town which prospered during Qing Dynasty for its silk industry. Sample famous Daliang delicacies such as Beng Sha (butterfly-shaped cookie), Double Skin Milk, Stir-Fried Milk, as well as Fengcheng Fish Skin. Also visit Ancient Shawan Town with its unique oyster shell walls, murals, as well as Lingnan brick, wood and stone carvings.

Day 05 Shunde / Kaiping / Zhuhai

Zhuhai
Breakfast included

Drive 120km/1.5h to Kaiping Diaolou (UNESCO), built circa 1920-1930s as fortified watchtowers which skilfully blends rural Chinese architecture with Western elements. Proceed to Chikan ancient town, built by overseas Chinese who brought back Western architectural influences, creating a unique scene as the hometown of overseas Chinese. Thereafter, drive 155km/2h to Zhuhai.

Day 06 Departure from Zhuhai

Nil
Breakfast included

Depending on your departure time, if time permits we will visit Qing Dynasty-era Meixi Memorial Arch dedicated to former overseas Chinese millionaire Chen Fang with its family history, calligraphy and painting exhibits. Thereafter, we will transfer to airport, ferry port or railway station for your onward arrangement. It is possible to extend your stay in Macau, Hong Kong or retreat into Wanshan Island.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION

2 DAYS WANSHAN ISLAND RETREAT

Day 01 Zhuhai / Wanshan Island

Zhuhai / Wanshan Island
Wanshan Island
Breakfast & dinner included

After 1h ferry ride, we transfer to your accommodation. Each room is assigned a butler to take care of your requirements or arrange transfers to the beach or the fishing port with its dry seafood market.

Day 02 Wanshan Island / Zhuhai

Wanshan Island / Zhuhai
Nil
Breakfast included

Weather permitting, rise early to watch the morning mountain mist from your room. Follow the resort’s walking trail to soak in the mountainside scenery (please note the viewpoint area is an air force and navy station, thus it is off-limit to travellers). Thereafter, transfer to the dock for your ferry to Zhuhai.

Hotels & Tour Price

Recommended Hotels

Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD)

Minimum 2 Pax S$ 3,180
Minimum 4 Pax S$ 2,580
Single Supplement S$ 1,160

Park Hyatt Guangzhou • Midea Hotel in Shunde • St. Regis Zhuhai

Guangzhou

Guangzhou

Park Hyatt Guangzhou (Canton Tower View)

First-class accommodation with unparalleled elegance set at the heart of Guangzhou’s Zhujiang new town.

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Shunde

Shunde

Midea Shunde a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Garden Terrace Room)

Located in Shunde, China’s gourmet capital,the hotel offers a welcoming social lobby with flexible seating and an all-day dining restaurant Zhen Kitchen with its signature lychee wood BBQ.

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Zhuhai

Zhuhai

The St. Regis Zhuhai (Deluxe Room)

Proudly located in the centre of Zhuhai at Wan Chai coast just across from Macau, this luxury hotel overlooks the open seascape of the Greater Bay area with Zhuhai’s prosperous skyline. Interiors are elegantly designed to embody the essence of Zhuhai’s enduring reputation as “China’s Most Romantic City”.

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Extension

Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD)

Minimum 2 Pax S$ 890
Minimum 4 Pax S$ 790
Single Supplement S$ 430
2 Days Wanshan Island Retreat

2 Days Wanshan Island Retreat

The Dreamland Resort (Deluxe Sea View Room)

Secluded amongst the verdant shadow of primitive mountain forest, this Chinese-style resort makes full use of interleaving contrast and rhythm which blends into its terrin.

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COST INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotel as stated on bed & breakfast basis
  • Meals as stated
  • All transportation & transfer
  • Local English-speaking expert guide
  • All entrance fees in sights stated

COST EXCLUDES:

  • International Airfare
  • Beverages in restaurants where meals are included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses e.g. telephone bill & laundry
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance

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