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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 2-day private tour from Guangzhou to the historic towns of Chaozhou and Shantou, traveling by fast bullet train. Begin your journey with a scenic train ride to Shantou, where you'll explore the charming old town and the picturesque Nan'ao Island, complete with its stunning beach and lighthouse. Spend the night at a comfortable 4-star hotel by the sea. On the second day, venture to Chaozhou to discover the ancient Kaiyuan Temple, the iconic Guangji Bridge, and the historic Memorial Arch Street, where you can savor local delicacies. Conclude your adventure with a return train journey to Guangzhou, with all meals, private transportation, and entrance fees included for a seamless cultural experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Chaozhou is known for its long history and as the hometown of many overseas Chinese.
Explore Kaiyuan Temple, one of the oldest temples in the area, built 1200 years ago.
Visit the ancient Guangji Bridge, a historic structure over 800 years old.
Discover the old town of Shantou, including Little Park and old street.
Experience the scenic beauty of Nan'ao Island, with its beach, new bridge, and lighthouse.
Stroll through the Memorial Arch Street in Chaozhou, famous for its ancient arches.
Taste local food in Chaozhou while exploring its historic sites.
Itinerary
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Day 1
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Guangzhou-Shantou by bullet train, then to Nan'ao Island by private vehicle
Location: Nan'ao Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Today you will be picked up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel at 7am, then transferred to take 3-hour bullet train to Shantou. Upon arrival, drive to visit old town of Shantou including Little Park and old street.
Then you will take one hour car ride to Nan'ao Island, where you will visit the beach, the new bridge, and view the lighthouse by the sea. Later, check in the hotel near the sea. ...more ...less
Day 2
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Nan'ao Island -- Chaozhou by private vehicle, then get back to Guangzhou by bullet train
Location: Chaozhou
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After hotel breakfast, you will take 1.5-hour car ride to Chaozhou. You will visit Kaiyuan Temple that is the oldest temple in this area, built 1200 years ago initially, with well-preserved architecture and statues.
The old Guangji Bridge that was built 800 years ago, and still possible to walk on the bridges. It is a wonderful picture to see the wooden boats to connect the bridges.
You will visit The Memorial Arch Street is renowned for its various old arches built in the ancient time. Moreover, you can taste local food here.
Later, you will get the 3-hour bullet train back to Guangzhou. The tour concludes in your centrally located Guangzhou hotel.
What's Included
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the tour.
Private Transportation
Private transportation is provided throughout the tour.
Round-way Bullet Train
Round-way bullet train tickets (Second Class) are included.
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all the sites visited during the tour are included.
Accommodation
Hotel room accommodation in a half twin room per person is included.
What's Not Included
Gratuities
Gratuities are not included in the tour package.
Know Before You Go
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Passport Required
Please Note
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Your centrally located Guangzhou hotel in Yuexiu, Tianhe, Haizhu, Liwan districts.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with private transportation and a round-way bullet train from Guangzhou, ensuring a seamless journey to explore the historic sites of Chaozhou and Shantou.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at a 4-star hotel near the sea, offering a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration in Chaozhou and Shantou.
Check out our Q&As
What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes round-way bullet train travel from Guangzhou to Chaoshan and private vehicle transportation to various sites.
What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Is the tour suitable for infants or young children?
Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable. The tour is not stroller accessible.
What are some of the main attractions visited on this tour?
The tour visits Kaiyuan Temple, Guangji Bridge, the old town of Shantou, and Nan'ao Island, among other sites.
Is the tour accessible for people with mobility issues?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
The tour includes an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel near the sea.
Tipping in China
If you're happy with the services provided then a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. Tipping is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across China and other Asian countries. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Tipping is not common practice at restaurants in China or Tibet.
Tour guides: Throughout your tour you may at times have local guides or national guide. We suggest CNY20-50 per person per day for guides.
Porters: In some hotels a porter may offer to carry your bag to your room. We suggest CNY10 per bag for porters.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest that you tip only those more involved with the group (for example those that help you with your bags etc). CNY10-30 per person per day is generally appropriate.
Can I travel to China without a visa?
US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada citizens(actually most western country citizens) planning to visit China's mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. ... WithUS/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canadapassport, citizens do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, but travelers who plan to visit China's mainland while in the region will need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China.
However, some cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. that allow 24-hour/72-hour direct transit in China, also called the 24-hour/72-hour transit without visa, regulates that visa is not required for air, train, and ship passengers transiting in mainland China for a stay of no more than 24 hours/72 hours before heading for a third country or region formost western country citizens.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All of our tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation. Silkroadtrips are pleased to offer travellers the option of pre-booking a guaranteed single room. Kindly note our single supplement do not include sharing cabins on the overnight trains or cruises.
Trains
Aboard the overnight sleeper train, berths are usually in 1st class ‘soft sleeper’ lockable compartments for 4 which have 2 sets of bunks with clean bedding provided. WC and washbasins are provided for shared use at the end of each carriage. Hot meals and snacks are sold to your berth on all overnight journeys. In times of large demand we may have to travel in 2nd class ‘hard sleeper’ which consists of sectioned off compartments for 6,leading off an open plan carriage.
Bullet trains are getting popular, it is very modern with a high velocity of 300km per hour. There are western toilets, dinning car on the bullet trains, and normally for short distance running 1—8 hours.
Silk Road Trips allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform silk road trips, 0 days before departure.
Low Deposit
Silk Road Trips requires a minimum deposit of
30%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of silk road trips charges.
Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
PRI 2-Day Tour to Chaozhou & Shantou by Fast Train from Guangzhou
2 Days Starting and ending in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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