Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train
This tour is suitable for those who come visit Guangzhou from Hong Kong by high speed train in the morning and back to Hong Kong in the evening in one same day, without staying a night in Guangzhou. There's high speed train commuting between Hong Kong and Guangzhou so makes it easy to drop a visit to Guangzhou even you have your accommodation and limited time in Hong Kong.
We will pick you up at Guangzhou south or east train station(the bullet train stations) to start the tour, visit the major sites in downtown Guangzhou and at the end of the tour, drop you off at the same train station for your return train back to Hong Kong. This is a tailor-made private tour only for you (your group), highly flexible and the itinerary could be customised based on your interest or special request. The tour incorporates both driving and walking, sightseeing as well as trying some local food. We will follow up with you to firm up the itinerary after you book this tour on Viator/Tripadvisor.^_^.
Options
7h Tour from GZ East Station
7h Tour from GZ East Station: Guangzhou city tour with pick up and drop off at Guangzhou East Train Station(downtown)
Starting point:
Guangzhou East Railway Station, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China, 510507
Pickup included
What's included in Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your local English speaking tour guide and private car driver will pick you up at Guangzhou East Train Station(in downtown city, 1.5 hours bullet train from HK West Kowloon) or Guangzhou South Train Station(south outskirt not in downtown city, 1 hour bullet train from HK West Kowloon), holding a sign with your name written on it, and start the tour straight away from there.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Visit the grand magnificent western architecture of a catholic cathedral built by French in the 19th century, the local people call it with a nickname "Stone House". Available to view inside and it's open to the public for free for some rituals or religious activities.
Shamian Island
Colonial area in Guangzhou by British and French in the 19th century after the First Opium War in Qing Dynasty, an artificial island next to Pearl River with many western style architectures used to serve for diverse purpose over 100 years ago like consulates, banks, hospital, church, police station and so on. This is the only place in Guangzhou where you can find unique art and architecture with exotic atmosphere, and now there are always many brides and grooms taking marriage photos taking advantage of the beautiful background with professional photographers. It also witnessed many first time records in Guangzhou like the first western restaurant with train compartment dining hall, the first five-star hotel in China(White Swan Hotel).
Inclusions
- Guangzhou east/south train station or hotel pick up and drop off
- Local English-speaking tour guide with full escort
- Private transport by air-con vehicle
- Professional driver
- Tourist attraction entrance tickets if needed(for you and the guide)
- Lunch or dinner(available and optional, for you and the guide)
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are not from China visa exempted country, you need to acquire China visa before you book this tour, as coming into Guangzhou from HK is considered entering China
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We could pick up customer at Guangzhou South train station, Guangzhou East train station or any hotel in downtown Guangzhou(hotel location is limited in Tianhe, Haizhu, Yuexiu and Liwan District). Contact us if you require a special pick up location, thank you.
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will be waiting for you at Gate 1 Exit at the arrival hall inside the Guangzhou East train station complex, holding a sign with your name written on it.
