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Intercity Through Train (Guangdong / Beijing / Shanghai
Lines)
China is a fascinating country with a rich cultural heritage
and numerous remarkable historical sites alongside its railway lines. If you
want to see the Mainland at its breathtaking best, there's no easier or more
enjoyable way than to take an MTR Intercity Through Train!
Six Banyan Trees Temple and Flower Pagoda
The many attractions you can see when visiting this renowned Buddhist
scenic spot in Guangzhou include the imposing 58-metre high Six Banyan Trees
Pagoda. Made from copper whose casting dates back to the Sung Dynasty, the
column supporting the pagoda's spire is covered in thousands of tiny,
intricately carved Buddhas.
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Through Train Route |
Guangzhou - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Guanghou East |
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Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area
The awe
inspiring scenery of East Guangdong's mountainous Baiyun area is made all the
more magnificent by the Nankun Mountain range to its north and the Pearl River
to its south. Dating back over 1,000 years, the wealth of ancient calligraphic
inscriptions on Baiyun's cliffs and rocks have been a major tourist draw since
the area's initial development in the 1960s. Now the largest scenic destination
in Guangzhou, Baiyun offers several other worthwhile attractions which can
easily be visited by walking, driving or simply taking a cable car up the
Mingchun Valley.
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Through Train Route |
Guangzhou - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Guanghou East |
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Yinxian Mountain Villa
This new tourist
and resort destination has quickly built up a well-deserved reputation for its
breathtaking lakes, mountains and astonishingly accurate recreations of ancient
architecture. Located southeast of Dongguan (Changping) Station, the 700-acre
resort is surrounded by spectacular man-made lakes and is home to an 18-metre
tall white marble statue of Guanyin overlooking the South China Sea. Here, you
will also discover a classical gallery whose many imaginative creations lead
visitors to a majestic five-storey high pagoda filled with vividly carved inlays
that bring legendary Buddhist stories to life.
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Through Train Route |
Guangzhou – Kowloon or Zhaoqing -
Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Dongguan
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Sun Yat-sen Park
At 280,000 square metres,
this is far and away the largest park in Foshan. Waiting to welcome you at the
front gate is a splendid six-metre high "Statue of the Heavenly Maid Scattering
Blossoms". Walk past the tall trees towards Xiuli Lake and you will come upon an
imposing memorial archway and red brick arched bridge. The park's eastern
section is dedicated to recreational pursuits, while its western section is
simply perfect for viewing landscapes.
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Through Train Route |
Zhaoqing - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Foshan |
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Ancestral Temple
Dating back to the days
of the Sung Dynasty, this extraordinary temple is famed for its intricate layout
and treasure trove of clay figures and wood, stone and brick carvings. A
provincially protected relic, the temple retains an intricately designed layout
which has survived many renovations throughout its 900-year history.
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Through Train Route |
Zhaoqing - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Foshan |
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Seven Star Rock Scenic Area
Also known as
"Star Lake" and the "Number One Wonder in South China", this gorgeous scenic
area in Zhaoqing boasts fully five lakes, six ridges, seven crags and eight
caves.
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Through Train Route |
Zhaoqing - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Zhaoqing |
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Yuyuan Garden
Built during the Ming
Dynasty, Yuyuan remains one of the most legendary gardens south of Yangtze
River. Awaiting you inside are more than 40 serene scenic spots, all of which
are separated by a series of ingeniously designed partitions.
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Through Train Route |
Shanghai - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Shanghai |
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Tiananmen Square
Long the venue for the
Central People's Government's ceremonies and parades, this vast square houses
many noteworthy landmarks. To the south can be found both the Monument to the
People's Heroes and Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall. Walk to the east and you will
discover the China History and Revolution Museum, both of which are directly
opposite the Great Hall of the People. The arrival of each new day in Beijing
continues to be honoured with a ceremony during which China's national flag is
raised.
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Through Train Route |
Beijing - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Beijing West |
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Imperial Palace
Perhaps best known as the
Forbidden City, Beijing's Imperial Palace dates back to 1420 and took fully 15
years to build. The historic home of the Emperors of the Ming and Qing
Dynasties, the complex continues to reward visitors with majestic architecture,
valuable treasures and an unprecedented collection of cultural relics and
icons.
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Through Train Route |
Beijing - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Beijing West |
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The Great Wall
Still standing tall after more than 2,000 years after it was built as China's first line of defence against foreign invaders, the Great Wall is truly one of the Wonders of the World. From its starting point in the seaport of Shanhaiguan, the wall stretches fully 5,000Kms to Jiayu Pass in Gansu Province, having badaling section being closest to Beijing.
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Through Train Route |
Beijing - Kowloon |
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Alighting Station |
Beijing West |
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