OVERVIEW

Experience three of China’s wonders — Danxian Mountain Geopark, Nanhua Monastery, and the bullet train — in two days on this private trip from Guangzhou. Ride the high-speed train to Shaoguan in Guangdong Province, and soak in Danxian Geopark, a mountainous region dotted with natural rock spires and pinnacles. Plus, visit the Nanhua Monastery, famous for its mummified-body-statue of 8th-century monk, Huineng. Overnight 5-star accommodation, round-trip bullet-train travel, guided visits, and select meals included.

ITINERARY

Day 1Guangzhou to Shaoguan by bullet trian, then drive to Mt Danixa

At 8:00am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, transfer to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station (Guangzhou South) to catch a bullet train from Guangzhou to Shaoguan (1 hour). 

Upon arrival in Shaoguan, you will be transferred to Danxia Mountain which is a Natural Heritage inscribed by UNESCO in 2010. You can climb up the highest peak Zhanglao Summit to have a bird's eye view of the mountains. Moreover you can view the Yangyuan Rock that looks like a male phallus. 

Afterwards we will drive to Shaoguan city for overnight. In the evening you will visit Fengcai Pavilion in the city, which was built originally in Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) and rebuilt many times in the history. The pavilion is the token of the city Shaoguan with well-preserved traditional architectural style,  it is nice to visit it in the evening when the lights are on.  

Accommodation: 5-star Ramada Hotel or Phoenix Garden Hotel

Transport: Private Vehicle + Bullet Train
Accommodation: Overnight in Shaoguan
Meals: Lunch

Day 2Shaoguan to Guangzhou by bullet train

After hotel breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanhua Monastery which is a well-known Chinese Buddhism site for Huineng Monk Mummy Buddha. Afterwards, you will visit Maba Man Ruin Park, which is the pre-modern hominid whose remains were discovered in 1958 in caves near Nanhua Monastery. 

Then, you will have lunch before you are transferred to Shaoguan Railway Station to catch a bullet train back to Guangzhou (1 hour). 

Upon arrival in Guangzhou, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.

Transport: Private Vehicle + Bullet Train
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

INCLUDED

Overnight accommodation(half twin room per person)

Meals as per itinerary 

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Transport by private vehicle

Round trip Bullet Train tickets (Second class)

Entrance fees

EXCLUDED

Gratuities

TRIP NOTES

Please bring your passport.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Pick-up time: 8 am

Pick-up location: Centrally located Guangzhou hotels

Duration: 2 days

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