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10-Day Business & Leisure Itinerary: Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen (3 days) & Guangzhou (3 days) — Fashion Sourcing Trip (Departing India late May 2025)

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Day 1: Arrival Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China on May 24, 2025

6:00AM

Flight from Delhi or Kolkata to Hong Kong

Depart early morning from Delhi (DEL) or Kolkata (CCU) — direct flights available most days; choose an arrival mid/late morning to maximise the day. Flight and immigration time included.
INR30000, 6h00m

11:30AM

Arrival & Immigration

Arrive Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and clear immigration/baggage. If you require visa-on-arrival services or pre-arranged Chinese transit visas, ensure documents are ready; pre-arranged visa cost estimated below.
INR7000, 1h00m

12:30PM

Transfer to Hotel & Check-in

Take Airport Express to Hong Kong Island/Kowloon and check in. Use hotel near Central or Tsim Sha Tsui for easy access to markets and ferry terminals.
HKD115, 1h00m

1:30PM

Lunch — Tim Ho Wan (Dim Sum)

Classic Hong Kong dim sum in a casual setting — quick, affordable and iconic; open typically 10:00AM–10:00PM. Great for first taste of local cuisine.
HKD120, 1h00m

3:00PM

Victoria Peak (Peak Tram or taxi)

Ride the Peak Tram for panoramic skyline views. Peak Tram operating hours usually from early morning to late night (check current schedule). Excellent orientation to the city.
HKD52, 2h00m

6:30PM

Dinner — Yung Kee / Roast Goose

Famous Cantonese roast goose; open evenings (approx 6:00AM–10:30PM). Classic introduction to Cantonese flavours.
HKD350, 1h30m

8:30PM

Star Ferry & Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

Short Star Ferry ride (operates 6:30AM–11:00PM) for harbour views, then stroll the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade and Avenue of Stars for night skyline photos.
HKD3.20, 1h00m

Day 2: Hong Kong Highlights

Hong Kong, China on May 25, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast — Australia Dairy Company

Famous HK-style breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast, milk tea); fast and local. Usually open from morning to early evening.
HKD60, 45m

9:30AM

Wong Tai Sin Temple & Kowloon Park

Visit Wong Tai Sin for local culture and then stroll Kowloon Park; temples open daily (approx 7:00AM–5:00PM) and parks are generally open all day.
HKD0, 1h30m

11:30AM

Shopping — Mong Kok: Ladies' Market & Sneakers Street

Explore Mong Kok’s wholesale/retail clusters for apparel, accessories and sportswear; stalls typically operate 10:00AM–10:00PM. Good for sample-sourcing and price benchmarking.
HKD0, 1h30m

1:00PM

Lunch — Mak’s Noodle or local cha chaan teng

Quick, authentic Cantonese noodle soup or HK cafe meal; open all day. Good for a fast business-friendly lunch.
HKD80, 1h00m

2:30PM

Central — PMQ & Graham Street

Visit PMQ for local designers/labels and Graham Street for small fashion shops; PMQ typically open 10:00AM–7:00PM. Helpful to scout boutique trends and independent designers.
HKD0, 1h30m

4:30PM

Golden Week / Evening: Causeway Bay Shopping (SOGO/Tung Chung)

Explore high-street fashion and department stores in Causeway Bay to compare retail pricing and quality; stores usually open 10:00AM–10:00PM.
HKD0, 2h00m

7:30PM

Dinner — Hutong (Harbour-view Northern Chinese)

Stylish dinner with harbour views — reservation recommended. Open evenings typically from 6:00PM to late.
HKD600, 1h30m

Day 3: Lantau & Local Markets

Hong Kong, China on May 26, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at hotel or local bakery

Quick breakfast prior to Lantau island visit — hotels offer early breakfast for day trips.
HKD0, 30m

8:30AM

Ngong Ping & Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)

Cable car and Ngong Ping Village to see the Big Buddha; cable car typically runs 10:00AM–6:00PM (seasonal hours vary) — check and reserve if you want the crystal cabin.
HKD190, 3h00m

12:30PM

Lunch — Po Lin Monastery vegetarian meal / Ngong Ping eateries

Simple, peaceful vegetarian set meal inside Po Lin Monastery or village cafes; open daytime hours.
HKD100, 1h00m

2:30PM

Return to Kowloon — Visit Sham Shui Po (fabric & garment accessories)

Sham Shui Po is a hotspot for fabric, trims and small-batch manufacturing needs; many shops open 10:00AM–6:00PM. Excellent for sourcing haberdashery and fabrics by the metre.
HKD0, 2h00m

5:30PM

Evening — Temple Street Night Market

Browse garments, accessories and street-food stalls; markets are lively from early evening to late night. Good for trend spotting and small-order purchases.
HKD0, 1h30m

7:30PM

Dinner — Local seafood restaurant in Jordan

Relaxed Cantonese seafood dinner near the market areas; many serve until late evening.
HKD300, 1h30m

Day 4: Macau Day Trip

Macau, China (SAR) on May 27, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast near ferry terminal

Quick Hong Kong breakfast before the ferry; arrive 30–45 minutes before ferry departure for check-in.
HKD80, 30m

8:30AM

Ferry Hong Kong to Macau

Turbo-jet ferry from Hong Kong to Macau (Outer Harbour or Taipa). Ferries run frequently from early morning; journey about 55–70 minutes.
HKD180, 1h10m

10:30AM

Explore Senado Square & Ruins of St. Paul

Historic Portuguese quarter — open public spaces; great for quick sightseeing and pastries (try Portuguese egg tarts).
MOP0, 1h30m

12:30PM

Lunch — Taipa Village (local Macanese cuisine)

Try local Macanese dishes or small restaurants in Taipa; many open for lunch 11:00AM–3:00PM.
MOP150, 1h00m

2:00PM

The Venetian & Cotai Strip (shopping & showrooms)

Visit large integrated resorts with retail showrooms and international wholesale boutiques — good for sampling luxury fabrics/labels and meeting reps (malls typically open 10:00AM–11:00PM).
MOP0, 2h00m

5:30PM

Ferry back to Hong Kong

Return ferry to Hong Kong; arrive in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
HKD180, 1h10m

8:00PM

Dinner — Hong Kong street food or hotel restaurant

Light dinner after travel; many late-night options near Tsim Sha Tsui or Central.
HKD120, 1h00m

Day 5: Move to Shenzhen

Shenzhen, China on May 28, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast & Check-out

Early breakfast and check-out; transfer to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station for high-speed rail to Shenzhen.
HKD0, 30m

8:30AM

High-speed train West Kowloon (Hong Kong) to Futian (Shenzhen)

Cross-border high-speed train — allow time for immigration; journey approx 15–20 minutes but allow 1 hour door-to-door.
HKD100, 1h00m

10:00AM

Check-in & Local Orientation

Check in at Shenzhen hotel (Futian or Luohu areas are best for business). Rest briefly and prepare documents/meeting lists.
CNY0, 1h00m

11:30AM

Visit Luohu Commercial City

Major retail/wholesale complex near Luohu Port: clothing, accessories and small-order wholesalers. Shops typically open 9:00AM–7:00PM. Good for speedy supplier connections and price benchmarking.
CNY0, 1h30m

1:00PM

Lunch — Local Cantonese or fast business lunch

Quick lunch near Luohu; many restaurants cater to business groups.
CNY80, 1h00m

2:30PM

Huaqiangbei area (market research)

Although famous for electronics, Huaqiangbei is useful for learning supply-chain technologies (smart tags, POS) relevant to apparel logistics; open daily ~9:00AM–6:00PM.
CNY0, 1h30m

5:00PM

Visit Dongmen & Local Wholesale Streets

Dongmen pedestrian area has numerous small wholesalers and retailers — useful for quick sampling and trend spotting; active until late evening.
CNY0, 1h30m

7:30PM

Dinner — Seafood or Cantonese in Futian

Business-friendly dinner to meet local agents or factory reps; many restaurants welcome reservations and later seating.
CNY200, 1h30m

Day 6: Shenzhen Sourcing Day 1

Shenzhen, China on May 29, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast & Prep for Factory Visits

Organise sample lists, contact numbers and meeting confirmations. Many factories start around 9:00AM–5:30PM on weekdays — confirm visits in advance.
CNY0, 30m

9:30AM

Visit Bao'an / Longhua Industrial Garment Clusters

Industrial zones in Bao'an and Longhua host numerous garment workshops and manufacturers (cut-and-sew, small batch production). Arrange visits through sourcing agents or pre-booked appointments.
CNY0, 3h00m

1:00PM

Lunch — Local business restaurant near industrial park

Convenient set lunch near factory areas; use this time to debrief with suppliers.
CNY80, 1h00m

2:30PM

Shenzhen Textile/Trim Suppliers (fabric & trims sourcing)

Visit fabric and trim suppliers that serve garment factories — crucial for lead-time and MOQ discussions. Markets/suppliers usually operate 9:00AM–6:00PM.
CNY0, 2h00m

5:30PM

Meet a local sourcing agent / factory rep

Hold a meeting to shortlist manufacturers, discuss MOQs, lead times, pricing and QC processes; typical business meeting length 1–2 hours.
CNY0, 1h30m

7:30PM

Dinner — Team debrief at hotel restaurant

Conclude the day with a team debrief and prepare next day's visits; many hotels offer private meeting rooms if needed.
CNY200, 1h30m

Day 7: Shenzhen Sourcing Day 2

Shenzhen, China on May 30, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast & Follow-ups

Phone/email follow-ups with factories and confirm sample production schedules; prepare route to multiple suppliers.
CNY0, 30m

9:30AM

Visit Garment Showrooms & Small OEMs

Inspect showroom samples, quality control processes and request factory tours; showrooms are typically open 9:00AM–6:00PM.
CNY0, 3h00m

1:00PM

Lunch — Company cafeteria or local hotel

Lunch near showroom district; efficient to save time for afternoon meetings.
CNY80, 1h00m

2:30PM

Visit Shenzhen Textile City or Fabric Suppliers

Meet textile merchants for fabric swatches and costing; important to finalise fabric choices for sampling.
CNY0, 2h00m

5:00PM

Quality Control / Sample Review Session

Review initial samples, note corrections, confirm timelines and negotiate payment/terms with suppliers.
CNY0, 1h30m

7:30PM

Dinner — Networking or supplier dinner

Host a dinner with key suppliers to build relationships and finalise next steps; many business dinners run late into the evening.
CNY300, 2h00m

Day 8: Travel to Guangzhou

Guangzhou, China on May 31, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast & Check-out

Finalise Shenzhen paperwork and prepare samples for transport; check-out and transfer to Guangzhou by high-speed train.
CNY0, 30m

9:30AM

High-speed train Shenzhen to Guangzhou (South Station)

Fast train (approx 30–60 minutes depending on service); arrive in Guangzhou and transfer to hotel near Tianhe or Haizhu for easy market access.
CNY80, 1h30m

11:30AM

Check-in & Lunch

Check in and have a Cantonese lunch; arrange meeting schedule for the next days in Shahe and Baima markets.
CNY100, 1h00m

1:30PM

Visit Baima Clothing Market

One of Guangzhou’s largest apparel wholesale markets — excellent for mid-range fashion sourcing, samples and small-production contacts. Most stalls open 9:00AM–6:00PM.
CNY0, 2h00m

4:00PM

Zhongda Fabric Market (Haizhu)

Large fabric and trim market serving Guangzhou factories — essential for negotiating fabric prices and lead times; open typically 9:00AM–6:00PM.
CNY0, 2h00m

7:30PM

Dinner — Bingsheng Pinwei or local Cantonese

Popular local restaurant for Cantonese dishes; good opportunity to sample regional specialities and host supplier discussions.
CNY250, 1h30m

Day 9: Guangzhou Sourcing Day 2

Guangzhou, China on June 1, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast & Prep

Prepare factory visit lists and contact Shahe/Baima vendors to confirm appointments; many wholesale hubs open early (8:30–9:00AM).
CNY0, 30m

9:30AM

Shahe Clothing Market (Shahe Town)

Extensive wholesale apparel market with hundreds of suppliers focusing on fast-fashion and competitive MOQs; open 8:30AM–5:30PM. Ideal for bulk order negotiations.
CNY0, 3h00m

1:00PM

Lunch — Local noodle house/dim sum

Quick lunch to save time for afternoon factory visits; many options near wholesale markets.
CNY60, 1h00m

2:30PM

Factory visits in Huangpu or Baiyun industrial zones

Visit larger-scale factories for volume manufacturing; confirm pre-booked tours and negotiate lead-times, QC and shipping terms. Typical factory hours 9:00AM–5:30PM.
CNY0, 3h00m

6:30PM

Dinner — Shamian Island or Tianhe dining

Pleasant dinner spot for downtime and to finalise supplier shortlists; many restaurants open until late.
CNY200, 1h30m

Day 10: Guangzhou Wrap-up & Depart

Guangzhou, China on June 2, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast & Final Sample Checks

Review any final samples, confirm packaging, shipping details and production schedules with suppliers; use morning to tie up loose ends.
CNY0, 1h00m

9:30AM

Short Leisure Visit — Canton Tower or Shamian Island

If time permits, quick leisure stop at Canton Tower (observation deck open 9:30AM–10:00PM) or tranquil Shamian Island for photos; good to unwind before travel.
CNY150, 1h30m

12:00PM

Lunch — Local dim sum (final Cantonese meal)

Enjoy a final Cantonese dim sum lunch — ideal for informal meetings or farewells.
CNY120, 1h00m

2:00PM

Prepare for Departure; Transfer to Airport/Train

Pack samples/documents and transfer to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport or Guangzhou South Station for return flight/train to India. Allow 3 hours before international flights.
CNY0, 3h00m

6:00PM

Flight back to Delhi or Kolkata (recommended evening flight)

Evening return flight to Delhi (DEL) or Kolkata (CCU). Arrival late evening depending on schedule.
INR30000, 6h00m
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