Different Tastes of Hong Kong

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About this activity

Discover the beauty of Hong Kong as our ancestors did exactly in 1900's. Take a ride of the acclaimed Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, arrive in Central district of Hong Kong Island, which was named as Victoria City in history. Ride up the Central-Mid-Levels Escalate to century-old Pottinger Street. Take 10 minute double-decker DingDing tram going through the narrow street, watch a traditional "Petty Person Beating" (Da Siu Yan) ceremony, try a typical Hong Kong Style lunch, Ride a local Walla-walla sampan. All these local activities are escorted by a tour leader who understands local history and culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Century Holiday OTA

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hong Kong-style lunch at local restaurant
Included: Ding Ding double-decker tram ride
Included: English speaking tour guide service
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Kowloon Hotel (Address: 19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim sha tsui, Kowloon)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Sampan ride at Aberdeen

Not included

Not included: Dinner
Not included: Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Itinerary

Star Ferry

20 min Admission included

Meet your tour guide and fellows at meeting point in the morning (9:15am), and start this 6-hour tour.

STAR FERRY: the ferry is an important part of the commuter system between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and are an essential journey for visitors.
Victoria Harbour

20 min Admission included

The National Geographic Traveler named the ferry crossing as one of the 50 places of a lifetime to visit. You will ride the acclaimed Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central district of Hong Kong Island.
Mid-levels Escalator

20 min

MID-LEVEL ESCALATORS: serving as a method of transporting, it links Des Voeux Road in Central with Conduit Road in the Mid-levels. It cost HKD240 million to build. The entire system covers over 800 metres in distance and it is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world)
Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding)

20 min Admission included

DING DING TRAM: these double-decker trams have been travelling through Hong Kong’s busiest streets since 1904s and continue to be an affordable and leisure way to get around. Neighborhoods that might pass through on your journey include some of Hong Kong's most colorful suburbs, such as Western district, Wan Chai, Happy Valley, Causeway Bay and North Point.
Pottinger Street

20 min

POTTINGER STREET: known as the Stone Slabs Street by the locals. The street was named after Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of Hong Kong in 1858. There are many small local shops placed aside the stone steps. It is also a place of selling nostalgia. Taiwan Director Ang Lee's award winning "Lust, Caution" was partly filmed at here)
Aberdeen Fishing Village

30 min Admission included

ABERDEEN TYPHOON SHELTER: Aberdeen Island is a typhoon shelter. It still keeps the traditional fishing living culture. Visit Wah Fu Estate, the first public housing estate that was designed under the new town concept and it was the first batch of twin tower building in Hong Kong public housing system.

Special arrangements are provided for you to take a ride by Walla-walla, a kind of motorboat used to by the Local people for its very noisy engine.

Return coach transfer to the Kowloon Hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: The lobby of The Kowloon Hotel at 09:15am

Address: 19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim sha tsui, Kowloon.

How to go: The neast MTR station is MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Staion, Exit L3, MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit E

Dates: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Return point: The Kowloon Hotel

End point

Departure Point: The lobby of The Kowloon Hotel at 09:15am

Address: 19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim sha tsui, Kowloon.

How to go: The neast MTR station is MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Staion, Exit L3, MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit E

Dates: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Return point: The Kowloon Hotel

Using your ticket

Pick up from the lobby of The Kowloon Hotel at 09:15am ONLY. Address: 19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim sha tsui, Kowloon. Please go to this place to meet with your tour guide.

Cancellation

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Must be on time at meeting point. If you are late, your tour guide will go with other passengers without you.
No refunds for no shows or late arrivals
A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear comfortable shoes
This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately