NORTH KOREA AND CHINA

7 Jun 2023 – 14 Jun 2023 · by kcco1996

Destinations

Shenzhen, China

Day 1: London to Shenzhen Flight: Depart London Heathrow at 12:00; arrive in Shenzhen at 05:30 (next day, local time). Travel Time: Approx. 10 hours. Day 2: Shenzhen (1 Day) 08:00: Arrival in Shenzhen and check-in. 09:00-10:00: Breakfast. 10:30-14:00: Visit the Window of the World theme park. 14:30-16:30: Explore the Huaqiangbei electronics market. 19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure. Shenzhen (1 Day) – Modern cuisine with Cantonese roots Day 20 Starter: Hot and spicy chicken wings Main: Yangzhou fried rice Dessert: Fried milk custard Alcoholic drink: Lotus leaf liquor Hot drink: Mulberry leaf tea Cold drink: Aloe Vera drink
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Day 2: Shenzhen to Hong Kong 21:00: Flight to Hong Kong (1 hour). Days 3-4: Hong Kong (2 Days) Day 3: 22:00: Arrival in Hong Kong and check-in. 08:00-09:00: Breakfast. 09:30-12:30: Visit Victoria Peak for panoramic views. 12:30-14:00: Lunch featuring dim sum. 15:00-17:00: Explore the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. 19:00: Dinner and rest. Day 4: 07:00-08:00: Breakfast. 08:30-11:30: Stroll through the Hong Kong Museum of History. 12:00-13:30: Lunch. 14:00-16:00: Visit the Temple Street Night Market. 19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure. Hong Kong (2 Days) – East meets West, famous for dim sum and roasted meats Day 18 Starter: Steamed pork dumplings Main: Cantonese roast duck Dessert: Steamed custard buns Alcoholic drink: Beer Hot drink: Green tea Cold drink: Bubble tea Day 19 Starter: Sichuan peppercorn ribs Main: Chongqing hot pot Dessert: Honeycomb tofu pudding Alcoholic drink: Black rice wine Hot drink: Honeysuckle tea Cold drink: Rose syrup with lemon
Pyongyang, North Korea

Day 5: Hong Kong to Pyongyang 21:00: Flight to Pyongyang (2 hours). Days 5-8: Pyongyang (4 Days) Day 5: 23:00: Arrival in Pyongyang and check-in. 08:00-09:00: Breakfast. 09:30-12:30: Visit Kim Il Sung Square and the Juche Tower. 12:30-14:00: Lunch. 15:00-17:30: Explore the Arch of Triumph and nearby parks. 19:00: Dinner and rest. Day 6: 08:00-09:00: Breakfast. 09:30-12:30: Ride the Pyongyang Metro and learn about its design. 12:30-14:00: Lunch. 15:00-17:00: Visit the Korean War Museum. 19:00: Dinner and rest. Day 7: 07:00-08:00: Breakfast. 08:30-12:30: Tour the Mangyongdae Native House and learn about Kim Il Sung’s birthplace. 12:30-14:00: Lunch. 15:00-17:30: Stroll along the Taedong River. 19:00: Dinner and rest. Day 8: 07:00-08:00: Breakfast. 09:30-12:30: Visit local monuments and learn about the country’s cultural history. 12:30-14:00: Lunch. 15:00: Prepare for departure. 18:00: Flight to London via Beijing. Day 9: Return to London 08:00: Arrival in London Heathrow. Pyongyang – Day 1 Starter: Manduguk (dumpling soup) Main Course: Bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) Dessert: Kyeongdan (sweet rice cake balls) Alcoholic Drink: Taedonggang Beer Hot Drink: Corn Tea Cold Drink: Sikhye (sweet fermented rice drink) Pyongyang – Day 2 Starter: Kimchi Jjigae (spicy kimchi stew) Main Course: Hotpot (communal stew with meat and vegetables) Dessert: Yakgwa (honey cookies) Alcoholic Drink: Soju Hot Drink: Maemil cha (buckwheat tea) Cold Drink: Rice Water Pyongyang – Day 3 Starter: Hot Noodle Soup Main Course: Galbi (marinated grilled ribs) Dessert: Gotgamssam (dried persimmons stuffed with walnuts) Alcoholic Drink: Insamju (ginseng-infused liquor) Hot Drink: Ginseng Tea Cold Drink: Fruit Juices and Nectars Pyongyang – Day 4 Starter: Hot Soup (seasonal vegetable or meat broth) Main Course: Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in chilled broth) Dessert: Hangwa (traditional Korean sweets) Alcoholic Drink: Makkoli (milky rice wine) Hot Drink: Omija cha (five-flavor berry tea) Cold Drink: Omija Hwachae (cold punch with omija berries and fruit)