Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Shanghai
You'll depart Frankfurt on a scheduled flight to Shanghai. This is your travel day, so no meals or activities are included beyond getting to your destination. It's a long haul flight, so bring entertainment and get comfortable for the journey.
- Day 2
Shanghai
After arriving in Shanghai, your tour guide meets you at the airport. You'll take a leisurely stroll along the Bund to see the city skyline, then hop on a harbour tour to get oriented. By evening, you'll head to a traditional restaurant from 1867 for your welcome dinner with Shanghai specialties.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant dating back to 1867, known for delicious Shanghai specialties)
Included Activities
- Stroll along the Bund
- Harbour tour
- Welcome dinner at traditional restaurant (1867)
Landmarks The Bund - Day 3
Shanghai
Today you'll walk through Shanghai's old town with its traditional alleyways and historic buildings. The Yu Yuan Garden is next on the itinerary, where you can wander around the ornate pavilions and ponds. After that, you'll check out Longhua Temple, one of the city's oldest and most significant temples. The day wraps up with some time at Nanjing Road shopping street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit old town with traditional alleyways and historic buildings
- Yu Yuan Garden
- Longhua Temple
- Nanjing Road shopping street
Landmarks Yu Yuan Garden Longhua Temple Nanjing Road - Day 4
Shanghai to Beijing
You'll catch a high-speed train from Shanghai to Beijing in the morning. The ride itself is worth it, with great views of China's landscape along the way. Once you arrive in Beijing, you'll have time to settle into your hotel and freshen up. That evening, dinner features Peking duck, a real highlight of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Peking duck dinner, prepared according to an old recipe)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey Shanghai to Beijing
- Peking duck dinner
- Day 5
Beijing
This morning starts at the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City, where you'll explore the palaces, halls and gardens that were once the center of imperial rule. Later, you'll head to the Summer Palace, a beautiful retreat with ornate buildings, lakes and gardens that emperors used as an escape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Imperial Palace (Forbidden City)
- Summer Palace
Landmarks Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) Summer Palace - Day 6
Beijing to Guangzhou
You'll visit the Great Wall in the morning with plenty of time to see the architecture and take in the views. In the late afternoon, you'll fly to Guangzhou. Once you arrive, you can either relax at your hotel or take a walk around the city. Dinner features regional cuisine of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Regional cuisine dinner)
Included Activities
- Great Wall visit
- Dinner with regional cuisine
Landmarks Great Wall of China - Day 7
Guangzhou - Kaiping - Zhaoqing - Guangzhou
An excursion takes you to Kaiping to see the Diaolou fortress houses. You'll then continue to Zhaoqing to explore the Village of 8 Trigrams, which follows ancient Chinese philosophy. After that, you'll walk through 7 Star Rock Park with its limestone formations arranged like the Big Dipper. The old town's city wall and Tower of Honor come next. Dinner features dim sum specialties at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant featuring delicious dim sum specialties)
Included Activities
- Diaolou fortress houses
- Village of 8 Trigrams
- 7 Star Rock Park
- City wall visit
- Tower of Honor
- Dim sum dinner
Landmarks Diaolou fortress houses Village of 8 Trigrams 7 Star Rock Park Tower of Honor - Day 8
Guangzhou to Zhuhai
You'll start with a walk on Shamian Island, where colonial architecture and quiet atmosphere create a nice contrast to the bustling city. The Chen family ancestral temple shows off Cantonese architecture beautifully. You'll also see Canton Tower and grab the views over Guangzhou from there. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Zhuhai and get your first impressions of this coastal city. Dinner features Cantonese specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with typical Cantonese specialties)
Included Activities
- Walk on Shamian Island
- Chen family ancestral temple
- Canton Tower with city views
- Dinner with typical Cantonese specialties
Landmarks Shamian Island Chen family ancestral temple Canton Tower - Day 9
Zhuhai to Macau
The Fisher Girl Monument is your first stop, and you'll enjoy views along the bay promenade. You'll then explore Zhuhai's old town with its historical charm and lively markets. In the afternoon, you'll head to Macau and see what this metropolis offers. Dinner is at a well-known local restaurant serving Cantonese food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a well-known local restaurant featuring delicious Cantonese specialties)
Included Activities
- Fisher Girl Monument
- Zhuhai old town exploration
- Dinner with Cantonese specialties
Landmarks Fisher Girl Monument - Day 10
Macau to Hong Kong
You'll visit the ruins of São Paulo, one of Macau's most recognizable landmarks with its impressive facade and historical stories. Monte Forte is next, a historic fortress that gives panoramic views over Macau and shows you the colonial past. In the afternoon, you'll travel across the Great Bridge to Hong Kong, and the crossing itself offers great views of the bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ruins of São Paulo
- Monte Forte
- Great Bridge crossing to Hong Kong
Landmarks Ruins of São Paulo Monte Forte - Day 11
Hong Kong
A half-day tour of Hong Kong Island occupies your morning. You'll see famous sights like Victoria Peak and the city views from there. The afternoon is yours to do what you want, whether that's wandering through boutiques, sitting at a cafe, or discovering shopping spots around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of Hong Kong Island
- Victoria Peak
Landmarks Victoria Peak - Day 12
Hong Kong
Your morning is relaxed at your own pace, maybe browsing boutiques or visiting a nice cafe for breakfast or coffee. In the afternoon, a half-day tour takes you through Kowloon to lively districts like Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui. You'll see traditional markets and experience the mix of modernity and tradition. Dinner is dim sum at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dim sum dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of Kowloon
- Mong Kok exploration
- Tsim Sha Tsui exploration
- Traditional markets visit
- Dim sum dinner
Landmarks Mong Kok Tsim Sha Tsui - Day 13
Hong Kong to Shenzhen
During the drive to Shenzhen, you'll see the changing landscape between Hong Kong and the city. Once you arrive, a city tour shows you modern architecture, shopping districts and cultural sights. After dinner with local specialties, you'll head to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with local specialties)
Included Activities
- Shenzhen city tour
- Final dinner with local specialties
- Day 14
Shenzhen to Frankfurt
You'll arrive back in Frankfurt, Germany, concluding your tour through China and Hong Kong.
