Cruisermann Posted September 12, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We're booked on the 16-day HK to Beijing cruise in March. Any suggestions or recommendations for shore excursions by anyone who has been on this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted September 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2016 What a lovely cruise. I am sure you will enjoy it immensely Make the most of your two days in Shanghai. It is a vibrant city with so much to see. Two Regent excursions we thoroughly enjoyed when we were there a couple of years ago: - The revolving restaurant halfway up the Telecoms tower - a view over the city and an incredible array of different exotic dishes to try - Water Town of Zhujiajiao - just fascinating Have you been to Hong Kong or Beijing before? It is worth spending a few days before your cruise and a few days after to fully appreciate the culture and tourist opportunities in these amazing cities at your leisure If you are staying in Beijing, pre-book for a meal at the restaurant 'Black Sesame Kitchen' - Delicious Chinese food cooked in front of a small group each evening http://blacksesamekitchen.com/ https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g294212-d1581964-Reviews-Black_Sesame_Kitchen-Beijing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted September 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 24, 2016 If you can stay a few days in HK before the cruise, get rested up before you go on the ship. HK is a great place to see and eat. Plus easy to get around. Besure to take one of the street cars and sit on the top-you'll really see HK. We like it so much were flying in Oct to stay 7 days than back home (no cruise this time). You'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaypeg Posted February 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2017 We are booked to do the Water Town of Zhujiajiao and the evening tour. I am also interested in what tours to do in Hong Kong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted February 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) We are booked to do the Water Town of Zhujiajiao and the evening tour. I am also interested in what tours to do in Hong Kong Great choice - we loved our day (or was it just a morning?) in Zhujiajiao and I still use the two wooden rice spoons I bought in the market there. It's a bit touristy but a nice change from the city, especially if you've been to Shanghai before (or have multiple days there). Hong Kong is a fairly easy city to navigate by yourself using public transport, so I would choose excursions which gave me privileged access to somewhere I'd not know about or feel able to go independently, like temples and off the beaten track neighbourhoods. The Hong Kong Tourist board also offer some great ideas http://www.discoverhongkong.com/uk/see-do/index.jsp and fully support their programmes with leaflets and maps which make it easy to fill every waking minute. Of course, if you are jet lagged, you might prefer the ease and comfort of going with the flow of an organised excursion, but I think a little adventure in that particular city reaps rewards in terms of (safe) fun to be had. (needless to say, I've blogged about both places, in particular Hong Kong which is a city we know well and love. I think that this post http://elegantsufficiency.squarespace.com/blog/2015/3/16/one-day-in-hong-kong.html - and the post that continues from that one - might give you a flavour ) Edited February 14, 2017 by Gilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaypeg Posted February 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2017 What about Shanghai. I was thinking about doing the side car tour but my husband doesn't want to do it again. We did it in Spain. He thinks the streets will be too busy. Any thoughts on that. Anyone want to join me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lprp Posted February 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Are you doing a post-cruise tour in Beijing to see the Great Wall, Fobidden City, Terracotta Warriors etc? I can't recommend it highly enough, we have been to China twice with Regent and every tour we took had the most amazing tour guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted February 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I second the suggestion for visiting a water town. They are fun and interesting. In shanghai, walking along the Bund and going to the top of the Pearl Tower are top on my list. I would NOT do a sidecar tour there. Too scary! Traffic is a mess. If you are a shopper, there is lots of that. If you are there at night, don't miss the light show on the Bund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongAlan Posted March 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Happy to advise on any Hong Kong questions you have. As Gilly says it's a good city to navigate by yourself. Let me know where you are docking as it makes a difference and can recommend some restaurants if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaypeg Posted March 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I second the suggestion for visiting a water town. They are fun and interesting. In shanghai, walking along the Bund and going to the top of the Pearl Tower are top on my list. I would NOT do a sidecar tour there. Too scary! Traffic is a mess. If you are a shopper, there is lots of that. If you are there at night, don't miss the light show on the Bund. Thanks Rachel...good to know about the sidecar. Off the list now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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