Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient

Name: Hong Kong: Pearl of the Orient
Brand: WanderEastern
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About this Journey
Enjoy the luxury of a bygone era in the heart of a modern metropolis.
Discover a glittering skyline and pulsing financial hub sitting within the embrace of natural wilderness. The hustle and bustle of a rustic Chinese market hidden between futuristic skyscrapers and shy fishing villages tucked just out of view of the inescapable influence of the city’s colonial past. Hong Kong is a city of exhilarating contrasts, awaiting your discovery at every turn.

Itinerary
Day 1 Hong Kong
Meet your WanderEastern guide and private chauffeur in the arrival hall at Hong Kong airport and transfer to your hotel to check in and relax • If time allows, wander around the neighborhood and chance upon hidden markets and delicious local snacks

Day 2 Hong Kong
Ride the city’s iconic tram up to Victoria Peak • Look out across Victoria harbor and make sure you remember to bring your camera – the Peak boasts the best views of Hong Kong • Dip your toes in the water at Repulse Bay and check out the building that defies the rules of physics, all for the sake of fengshui • Climb aboard a small sampan fishing boat and discover the floating fishing villages of Aberdeen
• Stop by Man Mo Temple, built for the worship of both the God of War and of Literature • Glide across the silky waters of Victoria Harbor on a sunset cruise

Day 3 Hong Kong
Rise early for a walking tour of Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong’s bustling market district • From fabrics to gadgets, be amazed at the variety of goods on offer at Ap Liu Street Market • Appreciate the East-meets-West architecture of Sham Shui Po Police Station and learn about its significance during WWII • Meander through the maze of fabrics in the hawker bazaar on Lai Chi Kok Road

Day 4 Macau
Switch continents as you enter Macau’s Historic City Center – a beautifully tiled plaza straight out of a Mediterranean postcard • Visit the Sao Paulo Church ruins, scourged by flames and ravaged by the tides • Head to one of Macau’s infamous casinos for a closer look into the Oriental ‘city of sin’ • Slow down the tempo with a trip to the idyllic Coloane village where pastel Portuguese-style houses line quaint, narrow lanes

Day 5 Depart Hong Kong
Your WanderEastern guide will transfer you to the airport and help you check in for your departure flight to your next adventure

Recommended Hotels

THE PENINSULA Luxury
The Peninsula sits in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, offering an old-world retreat with classic elegance and timeless luxury.

THE UPPER HOUSE Luxury
erched on the slopes of Hong Kong island, The Upper House provides contemporary luxury in a calm oasis made of glass and wood.

Details

What’s Included

All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
Meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
Ground transportation, including airport transfers
Services of an English-speaking WanderEastern guide
Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip

What’s Excluded

International and domestic flights, domestic trains, plus relevant taxes
Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
Travel and medical insurance
Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
Expenses of a personal nature
Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
Discretionary gratuities for guides and drivers

TRIP COST

$5980 USD per person

Single Supplement $2680 USD per person

Next Steps

How do I secure my spot on this tour?

We will continue to work with you until your trip is perfect.

For international bookings: Once you are ready to book, a USD$500 planning fee, per booking, is required to begin reserving your arrangements. This will go towards your trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.

For bookings made in China: Once you are ready to book, a RMB1,000 deposit, per person, is required. This will go towards your trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.

What is the payment schedule?

1. Deposit:
A deposit is required to secure your reservation. Once your deposit has been received, we will send your confirmation along with a detailed itinerary and all the information you’ll need to prepare for your journey.

2. Full payment:
Full trip payment should be made 30 days prior to departure. If you’re booking within 30 days of your departure, you may be asked to pay make the full payment straight away.

Payments can be made via Paypal, credit card, bank transfer, WeChat or Alipay

Is this trip guaranteed to run?

This trip will be scheduled to run once we receive bookings from 2 passengers. Should the journey be cancelled due to lack of sign-ups or government restrictions, WanderEastern will fully refund any deposits or fees paid.

What is your cancelation policy?

See our full terms and conditions for more information.

Why WanderEastern

We’re on the ground with you

Our team of advisors will design every detail of the trip with you through close consultation, then orchestrate your entire journey while on the ground. We’re in the same time zone as you, so we can fulfill requests and handle issues without a hitch. With over 40 staff in Beijing and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we have the manpower to ensure your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end.

Your trip, your way

Flexibility is our highest-ranking compliment. We pull off journeys for pioneers with a 6-hour layover to Hollywood’s elite, and everywhere in between. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life.

We embody passion

WanderEastern guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China.

The little things, the big picture

Supporting inspired local economies allows you to experience the soul of the destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s artisanal culture. From watching artisans hand make shoes in Yunnan, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm in Fujian, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.