Private transfer by road and by hydrofoil to Macau: On arrival in Hong Kong, you will be welcomed to China by your private English-speaking guide, and then transferred by road to the port in time to check in for the TurboJet to Macau. The journey across the water will take around an hour.

Private transfer: On arrival in Macau, you will be met at the port and then transferred to your hotel to check in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Rio Hotel (Standard Room)

Guided tour of Macau: After breakfast, you will explore the former Portuguese colony of Macau. Your first visit will be to the Ruins of St. Paul which is a landmark of Macau. The church here was built in 1602 and burnt down in 1835. Today it is a celebrated monument and on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Afterwards, you will look around the colonial streets and later you will look into mainland China from the border gate which once separated this colony from the People's Republic. Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant and afterwards you will visit the famous statue at Kum Lum Temple.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon, there will be time to explore independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Rio Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer to Shenzhen: After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port from where you will take the ferry to Shenzhen. On arrival, you will be met at Shenzhen Fuyong Terminal and transferred to the train station.

High-speed train to Chaozhou: On arrival at the station, you will board Train D7424 which departs at 12.40 and arrives in Chaozhou at 14.54.

Private transfer: On arrival at Chaozhou, you will be met and then transferred to your hotel to check in.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Chaozhou Guest Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided tour in and around of Chaozhou: After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel by your guide and driven about 10 miles to Qianmei Village to visit the former residence of Chen Cihuang, a wealthy merchant who made a lot of money from selling rice in Hong Kong and Thailand during the 19th century. Here you will also find a number of well-preserved classical folk buildings. Afterwards, return to Chaozhou to explore this ancient trading centre. You will visit Guangji Bridge, one of 4 famous ancient bridges, Guangji Gate Tower and the ancient city wall which offers great views over modern day Chaozhou. Later, take a walk along the Han River, and take a rickshaw to visit Taiping ‘Pedestrian' Road, where you will see many interesting arches.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Chaozhou Guest Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Xiamen: After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel by your driver (no guide) and transferred to the ferry port in Xiamen. The journey will take around 3 hours.

Transfer to Gulang Yu: On arrival in Xiamen, you will be met by your guide and you will take the ferry to Gulang Yu where an electric car will be waiting to take you to your hotel to check in. After checking in the rest if the afternoon is free at leisure for you to relax and explore independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Marine Garden Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Yongding with ‘Hakka' sightseeing en route: After a leisurely start this morning, you will leave Gulang Yu by ferry to meet up with your driver who will be waiting on the mainland. You will then set off for Yongding. On the way, you will make a stop at the village of Yuchang Lou which has some fine examples of the toulou (round earth buildings used by the Hakka communities) for which this region is famous. Later, you will stop at the village of Hegui Fang Lou where you will also see some fascinating ‘Hakka' architecture. On arrival in Yongding late in afternoon, you will check into your guesthouse.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at a Local Guesthouse (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Full day guided exploration in the Hakka Homelands: After breakfast, you will have a day trekking around the Yongding region visiting some of the most interesting Hakka buildings. Visits will be made to Zhencheng Lou (dubbed the prince of round tulou), Rusheng Lou (the smallest building), Fuyu Lou (built in a wealthy landlord courtyard style), Quiju Lou (built in a Putala palace style), Chengqi Lou (which has the most ring layers) and Jiqing Lou (the most complete and oldest tulou in Yongding county). Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant. After your exploration you will return to Yongding for dinner and accommodation.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at a Local Guesthouse (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning guided visit to Chuxi Lou: After breakfast, you will set off to visit Chuxi Lou which is another famous tulou group. Here, you can see a unique set of buildings which have been liken to a nuclear missile launch site! You will visit the oldest one of them which houses a Hakka Culture Museum where you can learn more about this fascinating community. Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant.

Private transfer to Xiamen: This afternoon, you will be transferred back to Xiamen and on arrival, you will check into your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the MinNan Hotel Xiamen (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Guided tour of Xiamen: This morning, you will embark on a leisurely tour of Xiamen. A visit will be made to the Huli Shan Fortress which was built in 1891 using a combination of architectural styles from the Ming and Qing dynasties and also from Europe. Later, you will visit the Nanputuo Temple which is a remnant from the Tang dynasty and afterwards, you will take in some of the scenic views that can be found along the coastline. Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant.

Private transfer: This afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for the flight to Guilin.

Flight: SC4771 Xiamen - Guilin 19.05 - 20.45

Private transfer: On arrival in Guilin, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to check in.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Aroma Tea House (Garden View Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Morning guided tour of Guilin: After breakfast, you will set out to explore Guilin. Start by taking the chairlift up Mount Yao to see the wonderful view from the top where you can look out (weather permitting) over the surrounding landscape which is dotted with myriad karst mountains for which the region is famous. Afterwards, you will see some of Guilin's landmarks such as Elephant Hill and Solitary Hill.

Afternoon at leisure: You have some time to explore the charming riverside city of Guilin at your own pace.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Aroma Tea House (Garden View Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer: After breakfast, you will be transferred to the river where you will board your cruise boat.

Cruise to Yangshuo on the River Li: Depart Guilin on a leisurely 4 hour cruise down the picturesque Li River. There is stunning scenery on the way as your boat meanders between the dramatic forested peaks and past bamboo fishing villages. This is one of the most enchanting river journeys in China with great photo opportunities along the way. A packed lunch will be provided on board.

Private transfer: On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon you will have some time to explore the spectacular landscape around Yangshuo.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Secret Garden Boutique Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day at leisure: Today, you are free at leisure to roam the Guangxi countryside independently. By far the best way of getting around is by bike, although walks of any length are also available. Spending time on the water either on the Li itself or by bamboo raft along one its’ many gullies is also a memorable way to explore. Numerous other activities are also recommended, such as a cooking class at the Yangshuo Cooking School, shopping along Yangshuo’s central West Street, taking in the evening Son et Lumiere show, or arranging a trip to witness the fascinating fishing with cormorants method still practised by local fishermen.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Secret Garden Boutique Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer: After breakfast, drive to Longji in the ‘Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces' which are a collection of paddy fields that cover hill after hill providing a wonderfully scenic backdrop to the region. 

Walk to your hotel: On arrival, there will be a 30 minute walk from the car park to the village where you will be staying. A local porter will be on hand to assist with your luggage.

Afternoon guided tour of the ‘Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces': After lunch at the hotel, you will set out to explore the surrounding rice terraces, stopping off at viewpoints 1 & 2, and meeting some of the minority people that inhabit the hilltop villages before returning to the lodge in time for dinner.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Ridge Inn (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Morning guided walking tour to Zhuang Village: After breakfast at the hotel, you will set off on a 2 hour walking tour to Zhuang Village where you can see how the hill tribe people live in these scenic hills. You will get wonderful views of the area as you walk and after exploring the village you will return to the lodge for lunch.

Private transfer to Chengyang: After lunch, you will return to the car park to meet your driver and you will then be transferred to Chengyang, via Sanjiang. The drive will take around 2.5 hours. On arrival, you will check into your guest house beside the Wind & Rain Bridge and have the rest of the afternoon to explore the village.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Lost World Sanjiang Guesthouse (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Private transfer: At the appropriate time today, you will be transferred to Sanjiang's Railway Station in order to board your onward train.

High-speed train: Board the high-speed train D2821 from Sanjiang to Guilin. The train departs at 14.00 and arrives at 14.33.

High-speed train: Board the high-speed train G2903 from Guilin to Shenzhen. The train departs at 15.22 and arrives at 18.30.

Private transfer: You will be met at the airport and transferred to Hong Kong, a journey of around 1.5 hours (excluding the time it takes to clear the Chinese border formalities).

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Metropark Kowloon (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today you are free to explore independently. This would be a good time to take a trip around Hong Kong Harbour on the famous Star Ferry.  You may also wish to take the funicular railway to Victoria Peak to admire views from the top. Alternatively, you may wish to explore some of the outer islands and it is easy to take a ferry to Lamma Island or Lantau Island, where you can find the Tian Tan Buddha which is also known as Big Buddha due to its colossal size (34m high).

Private transfer: This evening, you will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for the return flight to London Heathrow with Cathay Pacific.

Meals: Breakfast