Guangzhou · Quanzhou · Xiamen · Fuzhou · Ningbo · Shanghai
The Maritime Silk Road
Where China meets the world by sea.
China
The Maritime Silk Road
Where China meets the world by sea.
This 12-day journey connects Guangzhou, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Ningbo and Shanghai. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.
When
Your preferred datesSubject to availability
Price
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How long
12 daysAccommodation to be confirmed
This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.
View journey route · Guangzhou → Quanzhou → Xiamen → Fuzhou → Ningbo → Shanghai
Guangzhou
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Days 1–2
Day 1
Arrival at the Port
- Arrival
- Pearl River
- Historic Guangzhou
- Cantonese welcome dinner
Day 2
The Trading Port
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
- Historic trading districts
- Cantonese culture
- Cantonese cuisine
- Pearl River evening
Quanzhou
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Days 3–4
Day 3
The Maritime Road
Guangzhou → Quanzhou
- High-speed train
- Quanzhou Old City
- Ancient port heritage
- Historic streets
Day 4
Where Cultures Met
- Maritime Silk Road Museum / heritage sites
- Ancient harbor
- Multicultural religious heritage
- Traditional crafts
- Local cuisine
Xiamen
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Days 5–6
Day 5
Island & Ocean
Quanzhou → Xiamen
- High-speed train
- Xiamen
- Gulangyu
- Coastal architecture
- Evening by the sea
Day 6
A Global Island
- Gulangyu exploration
- Historic villas
- Maritime heritage
- Local seafood
- Coastal culture
Fuzhou
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Days 7–8
Day 7
Tea & Trade
Xiamen → Fuzhou
- High-speed train
- Fuzhou Old City
- Traditional architecture
- Tea culture
Day 8
Min Culture
- Three Lanes and Seven Alleys
- Traditional houses
- Tea experience
- Local crafts
- Min cuisine
Ningbo
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Days 9–10
Day 9
Ancient Port
Fuzhou → Ningbo
- High-speed train
- Ningbo
- Historic port district
- Maritime heritage
Day 10
China & the Sea
- Tianyi Pavilion
- Historic trading culture
- Port exploration
- Local cuisine
Shanghai
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Days 11–12
Day 11
From Port to Global City
Ningbo → Shanghai
- High-speed train
- The Bund
- Huangpu River
- Former International Settlement
Day 12
China Meets the World
Follow the movement of people, goods, food, religions and ideas across China's maritime world.
- Shanghai Old City
- Contemporary Shanghai
- International history
- Art / design district
- Farewell dinner
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Private Transfer / Walking / River Cruise
Good to know
Your stay
The proposed route is 12 days. The accommodation and number of nights will be reconciled in your personalised quote. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.
Your programme
The activities listed above follow the proposed itinerary. Exact timing, hosts, visits, performance schedules and transport arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Your quote
Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.
Planning your departure
Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.
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