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How to get to the docks of Pearl River?
1. Tianzi Docks: by bus No.1, 4, 57, 61, 183, 194, 208, 219, 281, 544 or Take Metro Line 2, get off at Haizhu Square Metro Station, Exit A, turn left(eastward ), then walk across road then walk along the bank of the river- it is about 5 minutes walking....
1. Tianzi Docks: by bus No.1, 4, 57, 61, 183, 194, 208, 219, 281, 544 or Take Metro Line 2, get off at Haizhu Square Metro Station, Exit A, turn left(eastward ), then walk across road then walk along the bank of the river- it is about 5 minutes walking. (The Tianzhi Dock is at the end of the Beijing Road. At the Beijing Road you can do some shopping after the Pearl River Cruise).
2. Xidi Dock: by bus No.31, 38, 181, 186, 202, 217, 219, 227, 251, 236, 239, 288, 281, 527, 538, 541, 556 or 823.
3. Dashatou Dock: by bus No.7, 12, 36, 44, 57, 61, 80, 89, 128, 131, 182, 184, 92, 194, 208, 287, 543, 546 .
Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise
The Pearl River or less commonly, the “Guangdong (a.k.a. Canton) River” (Yue Jiang), is China’s third longest river (2,200 km, after the Yangtze River and the Yellow River), and second largest by volume (after the Yangtze).
...The Pearl River or less commonly, the “Guangdong (a.k.a. Canton) River” (Yue Jiang), is China’s third longest river (2,200 km, after the Yangtze River and the Yellow River), and second largest by volume (after the Yangtze).
The evening cruise on the Pearl River is one of the tourist highlights in Guangzhou. The beauty of the Pearl River at night can be compared with that of Hong Kong’s Victoria Park. The cruise section from the White Goose Pool to Guangzhou Bridge is the highlight of the Pearl River cruise. Scenery along this part is so fascinating, with jade-coloured water, coloured lights on shore. The Pearl River in Guangzhou City is picturesque, adorned by charming views along the river. A cruise along the Pearl River in Guangzhou City has become a must for visitors to Guangzhou. Whether you choose a daytime or an evening cruise, it will be a highlight of your trip.
People can also find historic and artistic buildings in Guangzhou including the Huangpu Military Academy (the first military academy in Chinese history), the Xinghai Concert Hall (which boasts an unusual elegant appearance), the Historic Site in Shamian island (which includes hundreds of buildings in different architectural styles), and Tianzi Dock (which was used for greeting officials hundreds of years ago).
The Pearl River is like a ribbon that connects the historical sites and beautiful scenery along the river and shows people both the modern culture and the historical legacy of Guangzhou City.
Shishi Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral
The Shishi Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral is the Roman Catholic Diocese of Guangzhou, China. Located on the north bank of Pearl River, standing at the heart of the ancient and very busy Haizhu district....
The Shishi Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral is the Roman Catholic Diocese of Guangzhou, China. Located on the north bank of Pearl River, standing at the heart of the ancient and very busy Haizhu district. Founded in 1863, and completed in 1888, date of the Feast of Sacred Heart which become the name of the Cathedral, the fourteenth year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, It covers, and area of some 2754.15 square meters, 35m west to east, 78.69m north to south, and rises 58.5m from the bottom to the top of the bell tower.
The Cathedral is a magnificent construction with walls and columns made of granite. It is well known both in the main land China and oversea for its Gothic architectural style and characteristic features of high towers, clusters of huge columns, pointed arches and stained glass windows. It is truly a famous structure of both religious and historic significance, sitting as it does by side of the Pearl River in Guangzhou.
Since the Cathedral is entirely constructed of granite, it is sometimes referred to as “the Stone House” or “Shishi “, it perfectly integrates religious culture and architectural art, and represents a peaceful and beautiful fusion of Chinese and Western culture.
According to the entente between Qing Dynasty and French Government on 2, January 1861, Apostolic Vicar Ze Phirin Guillemin , who is a member of Paris Foreign Mission Society , found location for establishing the Cathedral of Guangzhou . In his decree of Approval Emperor xianfeng wrote: From now on , we must end the war forever, and sincerely keep peace forever .” Hence the Cathedral become and remains a symbol of peace. The ground breasting ceremony of the Cathedral was held on 8, December 1863. At that time, Bishop Guillemin respectively put a piece of stone from the river of Holy Mother’s grave, and a kilogram of soil from Vatican in Rome into the foundation. This is why “JELUSALEM 1863: and “ROMA 1863” are inscribed on the right and left sides respectively of the main entrance to the Cathedral. This implies that the Roman Catholic Church was completely established in Asian, has been continually in Rome.
In keeping with Government’s policy of recognizing the right from Chinese constitution to believe, and practice one’s religion, the “Stone House” has been classified as one of the key historical relies protected by the national Government, and the Cathedral was restored in manner faithful to its original style. The environment of the cathedral both inside and outside is solemn and respectful, and both native and foreign Catholics worship here. The ancient “Shishi Cathedral” one more radiates the promise and vibrancy of its youth, and all are welcome!
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$238 Per Day
Private Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village. There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
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Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village. There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
This is a private, full-day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou. After you are picked up in your hotel lobby in the early morning, you will take a bullet train to Hangzhou. This is the fastest way to Hangzhou and you can experience train speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. Your tour begins at one of Hangzhou's signature sites, the West Lake. Enjoy a lake cruise to see the top ten West Lake scenic views. You will then be taken to experience the wonderful cuisine of Hangzhou at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit Faxi temple, a well-known Temple dating back to the Jin Dynasty. See its famous wooden Buddha. Here, you will see fewer tourists and more locals. Finally, enjoy a cup of green tea when you visit the famous Longjing village to see wild fields of Longjing tea bushes where the locals produce the world famous green tea- Longjing Tea. In the village, all locals are tea farmers and you will see the entire procedure of making the famous tea and will get the chance to taste the best quality emperor tea. Afterwards, you will take the bullet train back to Shanghai and you will be returned to your hotel.
$150 Per Day
Guangzhou
Day 1 Arrive in Guangzhou
Arrive in Guangzhou in the morning, you will be met and transferred to hotel, then visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall is a very famous historical scenic spot. It is in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner. After that proceed to visit the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family. It is a unique site for offering up sacrifices to worship ancestors of 72 Chen families in Guangdong. This ancestral temple is also the largest, best preserved and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.
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Arrive in Guangzhou in the morning, you will be met and transferred to hotel, then visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall is a very famous historical scenic spot. It is in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner. After that proceed to visit the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family. It is a unique site for offering up sacrifices to worship ancestors of 72 Chen families in Guangdong. This ancestral temple is also the largest, best preserved and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.
Day 2 Guanzhou Tour
After breakfast, you will go to Yuexiu Park first, the largest and the most famous park in downtown Guangzhou. There are three artificial lakes and seven hills of Yuexiu Mountain. Then you will visit Temple of Six Banyan Trees, which is one of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou and located on the Liurong Road (meaning the Six Banyan Trees Road). The Nanyue King Tomb Museum is a must-see Guangzhou attraction, which dates back to 2,000 years ago, is the earliest large scale painted stone chamber tomb ever found south of the Five Ridges. Buried with the tomb owner in a jade shroud are a gold seal and a lot of exquisite jade adornments. It has become a world famous museum. After the day tour you will be transferred to airport for your next destination.
$53 Per Day
Pingyao Highlights Walking Tour
Pingyao Highlights Walking Day Tour
With our guide to know the Ancient Pingyao better!
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:00 or 08:30, then show you the ticket office to get the ticket for the museums we will visit later.
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With our guide to know the Ancient Pingyao better!
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:00 or 08:30, then show you the ticket office to get the ticket for the museums we will visit later.
First we will visit the 700 years old City wall, We will climb up from south gate and have a walk on the wall. We are not sure how many km we can walk, because of the renovating of the wall. Normally we will walk from south gate to the Yunlu Exit.
Then visit the Confucius temple, there is a old building named Dacheng Hall which is over 840 years old. From outside, we can see the big wood joints to lift the big roof around the building which is named Dougong. Due to this design, there are less columns inside the hall for giving the big space for the statues and the prayer. We have chance to see the Confucius statue and learn the philosophy of Confucius. If you like, you can pray for you and your children to get better study.
There is the Paper Cutting master named Wentao nearby the exit of Confucius temple. She is very smart and create the new style paper cutting with much more details and good wishes on it. Her products are made by hanks. It is worth to visit and buy as a souvenir from Pingyao. From the table standing and wall hangings. Please remember, take the red one because of red is the traditional and happy color. But the white one is the best. It is really difficult to choose, because of all of them are really nice.
Then you can have coffee break or tea break if you need at Chummy coffee, after this, visit the City god temple (ChenghuangMiao) which is most beautiful temple inside the wall. Because of the roof is covered by the colorful glazed tiles. There is not only city god and also the three money gods, Now you know why pingyao was the financial center.
Next we will visit the Ancient government building, to see the pingyao politics center in the ancient time. It is the complete building with officials bed room, kitchen and private garden. Follow the guide to look the official’s life from the 250km far away from the hometown.
Have a stroll in the alley to the Rishengchang exchange bank, which is the first bank all of china.You can not miss it.
After lunch, walk to the Ming and Qing street, this is the shopping street full of the stores on the both side of street. You can find alot things here , from post card to lacquered boxes, and wall panels. One more place to see, it is the Armed escort agency also named security and transport service for the business man before the bank founded.
Inlcusions
1.private english speaking tour guide servcie
2.bottle water for the tour