Across China · rooted in Chengdu
Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou via Xiamen and Shenzhen on an eight-day coastal journey. High-speed rail leads to Xiamen, where Gulangyu’s gardens and music museums sit alongside beach paths, cycling and Shapowei’s old fishing-port quarter. Shenzhen brings coastal walks and a DJI flagship-store visit. Finish in Guangzhou with Canton Tower, a Pearl River night cruise and the lanes around Yongqing Fang, combining time by the sea with city heritage and a glimpse of regional technology.
What makes this route special
Explore Gulangyu’s music museums, Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden.
Cycle along Xiamen’s coast and walk through Shapowei’s old harbour quarter.
Visit a DJI flagship store in Shenzhen and discuss a drone demonstration for your dates.
Follow the Shenzhen Bay and Yantian coastal paths.
See Guangzhou from Canton Tower and the Pearl River at night.
Visit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yongqing Fang and Liwan Park.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Hong Kong and travel to Xiamen
Meet your arrival transfer at Hong Kong airport, then continue to Xiamen by high-speed train. The rail journey begins the coastal part of the route.
- Transport
- Hong Kong airport pickup; Hong Kong–Xiamen high-speed train.
Gulangyu’s gardens, museums and sunset
Take the ferry to Gulangyu. Visit the Organ Museum, Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden and the Piano Museum, then watch the sunset from the beach before returning to Xiamen.
- Transport
- Return ferry between Xiamen and Gulangyu.
Xiamen’s coastal paths and old harbour
Follow Huandao Road and Baicheng Beach, with coastal cycling and time in Shapowei Art District and the old fishing-port quarter. Finish with an exterior view of the Shimao Twin Towers.
Train to Shenzhen and explore its waterfront
Travel to Shenzhen by high-speed train. Walk the Shenzhen Bay Park boardwalk, stop at OCT Harbour for lunch and visit the DJI flagship store. Any hands-on drone session is subject to confirmation.
- Transport
- Xiamen–Shenzhen high-speed train.
Yantian’s coastal trail and Dameisha
Spend the day along the Yantian Coastal Trail and at Dameisha Beach Park. The planned stops bring mountain-and-sea views and time by the shore.
Continue to Guangzhou and cruise the Pearl River
Continue from Shenzhen to Guangzhou, visit Canton Tower and take a Pearl River night cruise to see the illuminated waterfront.
- Transport
- Shenzhen–Guangzhou transfer; road or rail arrangements will be confirmed in your quote.
Guangzhou’s Lingnan heritage
Visit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, then explore Yongqing Fang and Liwan Park. The day focuses on Guangzhou’s traditional architecture, neighbourhood streets and park life.
Depart from Guangzhou
Transfer to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for your departure. The pickup time will be arranged around your confirmed flight.
- Transport
- Guangzhou Baiyun airport drop-off.
What your proposal covers
- Four-star-standard hotels with breakfast, with named properties confirmed in the quote.
- A foreign-language guide; language confirmed when booking.
- Vehicle arrangements matched to party size.
- 24-hour customer support.
Payment & cancellation
| Payment due | Share of trip price |
|---|---|
| On trip confirmation | 30% deposit |
| One month before the trip | 70% balance |
| Time before arrival | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| More than 45 days | Only costs incurred for flights, cruises and other exceptional services. |
| 45–30 days | 25% |
| 29–16 days | 50% |
| 15–7 days | 80% |
| Less than 7 days | 100% |
| Percentage fees are based on the total trip price. | |
Questions and answers
VISAS
For the latest information on visa procedures, processing times and requirements, please kindly refer to website https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/
INSURANCE
We will arrange essential insurance coverage for your trip to Mainland China. Meanwhile, we strongly recommend you purchase separate comprehensive travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, medical expenses, luggage loss, repatriation and other associated additional costs. As a minimum requirement, the insurance policy must include medical coverage, which including medical evacuation and repatriation. For this part, you are free to select your preferred insurance provider.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
If you are traveling during a Chinese public holiday, please note that while tourist attractions remain open, they may be crowded with domestic visitors. Festivities often span several days, during which some businesses may close, and coach, air, and train services could be impacted. The major Golden Week holidays occur annually around 1 to 5 May and 1 to 7 October.
ACCOMMODATION
Your accommodation is chosen for its convenience, comfort, or character. Hotels are generally of a four-star standard in major cities. Please note, there is no international classification system, so facilities and quality may differ from those in your home country.
LUGGAGE
Each traveller is permitted a maximum of two pieces of luggage: one suitcase with a maximum weight of 20kg and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 5kg. This requirement applies to domestic trains and flights. We recommend packing only what you can carry independently, as you will be responsible for handling your luggage on and off trains or air-checked. Please note: If your luggage exceed the limits, kindly inform your travel designer in advance, and we will arrange a suitable vehicle for you.
TRAVEL MONEY IN CHINA
We recommend having access to multiple sources of money while traveling. A combination of payment methods, including mobile payment apps, cash, and cards, will offer the most security and flexibility. Mobile payment apps like WeChat and Alipay are often more widely accepted than international cards or cash in China. You will need an internet connection when in China to use the apps.
