Dates: August 31st - 9th 2024
Host: Emily Lau
Assistant host: Jesse Ehrenberg
Group size: 10 people + 2 leaders
Hosted by Emily Lau,
Award-winning musician & owner of Cloud Pine Tea + Culture
A luxurious yet down-to-earth experience curated by Hong Kong-native Emily Lau in an intimate setting. It is an offering one will not encounter anywhere else. Take the opportunity to experience two/three of the most fast-paced, futuristic, culturally-diverse cities in the world that is also a sub-tropical nature paradise. The purpose of the trip is to experience other-worldly cuisine and scenery, look at new things, learn new perspectives, and make cultural, creative, intellectual, and interpersonal connections.
It will be the 8th time Emily takes a group of Americans on an epic international adventure in the last 10 years. :)
Oh, and the temperature is going to be warm and balmy. And Americans do not need a visa. Just your passport. The China portion of the trip can be maneuvered by a 144-hour visa-free transit pass.
A short IG post about the trip last August:
Details:
Sample Itinerary
Travel Day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Flight out of PDX with transfer
Arrival in the evening, taxi to hotel, check-in, rest
Take the MTR (subway) to Hong Kong Central District and have brunch @ Central Market, (built in 1895 as the oldest organized wet market in Hong Kong)
Explore the central district’s modern and historical architecture
Peak Tram to Victoria Peak
1.5 mile walk/hike to enjoy the breathtaking view of Hong Kong Island
Visit Tai Kwun
Hotpot dinner at a secret local spot
Famous Pineapple Buns and Hong Kong style breakafast
Take the incredible glass bottom cable car up the mountain
Big Buddha
Po Lin Monastery
Lollygag around quaint seaside neighborhood Mui Wo
Sunset on Silvermine beach
Cantonese Seafood dinner in Mui Wo
M+ Contemporary Art Museum
Victoria Harbor Evening Cruise
Cantonese Banquet-styled dinner
Beach/nature day followed by Michelin-star restaurant meal
Travel on boat to Shenzhen, enjoy the incredible architecture of Shenzhen.
Day 7
A walking tour of Shenzhen on Subway, visit a luxurious SPA for traditional and modern therapies.
Day 8
High Speed Rail to Guangzhou, the garden city with unbelievable parks, architecture, cuisine, and fashion
Michelin-star restaurant visit
Day 9
Day 10
Guangzhou Tower, Art Museum, Music Hall, and River Cruise
Fly Back from Guangzhou
“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was about to happen.” – A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain
To sign up, and to ask questions, please contact Emily at singingemily@gmail.com