Hong Kong and southern China: harbour, Cantonese food and the Li River

Day by day

1. Day 1Arrive in Hong Kong, private transfer; afternoon tea and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
2. Day 2Hong Kong Island: Victoria Peak, Central and Sheung Wan, a dim sum lunch.
3. Day 3Lantau: the Big Buddha and Tai O fishing village.
4. Day 4High-speed train from West Kowloon to Guangzhou (under an hour); the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and a Cantonese dinner.
5. Day 5Guangzhou: Shamian Island's colonial architecture, a morning tea tradition, the Canton Tower.
6. Day 6High-speed train to Guilin (about three hours); evening at leisure.
7. Day 7Li River cruise to Yangshuo, among the karst peaks.
8. Day 8Yangshuo: a bamboo raft on the quiet Yulong River and the countryside at an easy pace.
9. Day 9Fly home from Guilin, or return to Hong Kong by high-speed train for your flight.

These are suggested itineraries showing how a journey can be shaped, not trips taken by specific clients. Prices and availability depend on your dates and choices.