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Follow the Family Trail through some of the most scenic parts of laid-back Lamma Island to the area’s first wind farm. A ferry will bring you to the smallish island, whose slow pace and traditional lifestyle have made it a favorite escape for locals that live in bustling Hong Kong. You will meander along a trail that connects the pier at Yung Shue Wan with the pier at Sok Kwu Wan, a route that offers sweeping views of the beautiful countryside and passes through delightful residential areas. In between, you will find Lamma Winds, a wind farm with exhibits that highlight renewable energies. While tiny, the wind farm demonstrates the potential for sustainable wind power in Hong Kong, whose power needs are constantly increasing. Elsewhere on the trail, you will see fish farms and fishing boats that show how deeply the island revolves around the sea. It makes for a perfect introduction to your seafood lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk an easy-to-negotiate trail through laid-back, wonderfully scenic Lamma Island.
• Pause at a wind farm with exhibits showing the huge potential for renewable energies.
• Ride the ferry to and from Lamma Island, which lies just south of Hong Kong.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

See firsthand how Hong Kong is reducing its environmental impact through waste reduction and management, green construction and by educating its population of more than 7 million. At the city’s first recycling business park, you will learn how waste such as cooking oil, electronic equipment and rubber tires is turned into usable products. The fascinating details are clearly explained in the visitor center exhibits. The nearby T?Park power station is notable for the way it makes clean energy from sludge, a sewage treatment by-product. The “T” in the park’s name stands for Transformation, which it is fully committed to by converting waste into energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and by educating the public about the benefits of sustainability. The park’s main building is at the forefront of green architecture as it is constructed with recycled eco-materials, its water comes from on-site seawater desalination and the electricity is powered by heat from the sludge.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a recycling park that turns all sorts of waste into usable products.
• Browse a power station that turns sewage sludge into clean energy.
• Recognize how Hong Kong is addressing its environmental challenges for a better future.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

The dynamic city of Hong Kong is boisterous, bustling, modern, exciting, vibrant, mysterious, entertaining, tempting and above all, enigmatic. This tour introduces you to the secrets of Hong Kong, where ancient traditions flourish side-by-side with an ultramodern city.

Drive to Hong Kong Island where you’ll take the Peak Tram for an exciting ascent to the top. Enjoy magnificent views of the city and harbor from this vantage point.

Your scenic drive heads towards the south end of Hong Kong Island. Pause for photos at, Repulse Bay, one of Hong Kong’s most beautiful and popular beaches. Visit the renowned floating village of Aberdeen for a memorable experience. Even though commercial towers and factories have engulfed this district in recent years, Aberdeen still maintains the characteristics of a traditional fishing village. Here, you’ll take the sampan - a wooden small boat, to zigzag along the small alleys of the village to have a close-look of the boat community.

Stop to visit HK's largest jewelry factory, where artists are at work to create some of the best winning designs using precious & semi-precious stones. Pass chic Wan Chai and the impressive financial district before returning to Kowloon and the ship.

Spectacular 360° views from the top of Sky100 are yours to behold during this unforgettable evening sightseeing tour of Hong Kong, with a nightcap at an outdoor terrace overlooking Victoria Harbour.

A scenic drive takes you to Sky100, an observation deck that offers the best views over the city. This indoor observation deck is housed at ICC, the tallest building in Hong Kong. On arrival, take a lightning-fast elevator, that will whisk you from the 2nd to the 100th floor in just 60 seconds. Enjoy the magnificent views from its immense windows; the large lightbox displays in front will help you identify major landmarks. You can also use interactive touch screens that offer interesting facts about the local culture and points of interest.

Continue your city drive and stop for drinks and canapes at an outdoor terrace overlooking Victoria Harbour before returning to your ship.

Experience Hong Kong as a local, on this tour that showcases the lifestyle of HK people. HK's stereotypical image as a metropolis belies a unique heritage which is a fusion of ancient Chinese tradition and recent British colonial influence. Witness HK’s intriguing lifestyle and culture, and experience first-hand, Hong Kong's everyday life. So, put on your walking shoes and begin your adventure.

Drive to Tin Hau Temple – dedicated to the Taoist goddess of the Sea. This centuries-old temple, filled with impressive overhanging incense coils and colorful religious paraphernalia, is a fine example of Chinese architecture. Follow your guide on a walk to the Wet Market, the Chinese marketplace in essence. Eager shoppers from the neighborhood converge on this vibrant market, filled with an amazing variety of fresh exotic produce and fresh catch of the day. With its unassuming simplicity, cheerful and friendly banters, you’ll really enjoy this stop.

Hop on the local tram a favorite means of transportation among locals and visitors alike. This is the only double-decker tram service in the world. Enjoy the views of the ever changing street scenes, pre-war era apartment buildings and eclectic shops as your tram winds its way through some unique neighborhoods.

Stop at a HK style café, one of the locals’ favorite hangouts. The menu is a whimsical fusion of Eastern and Western culinary cultures. Enjoy a cup of English tea or HK style coffee and sample the famous egg custard tartlets; a delightful experience to be savored. After this refreshing break, follow your guide through the Western District. This is the oldest Chinese settlement and trading district on the Island. The shops in the area are real eye openers for visitors who come to learn about dried seafood, aromatic herbal medicine, traditional wedding dresses, paper lanterns and incense, which manifest the essence of local Chinese traditions and culture.

The unique cultural history of Hong Kong is yours to discover during this half-day visit to the city and get a glimpse into Hong Kong’s unique cultural history.

Visit the Man Mo Temple, dedicated to the God of Literature, or Man, and Martial Arts, or Mo. Built a century ago, the Man Mo Temple serves as the center of worship for the community. During your stop, you’ll also see the Market nearby, which sells all kinds of fresh products, dried herbs and seafood.

Stop for a visit of the Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall. Built in the early 16th century, this exquisitely decorated, three-hall building is still used for annual rituals and festival celebrations, and was declared an historic monument in 1997. Not far is Lo Wai Walled Village, also declared a national monument in 1997. The village is viewed from the outside only as it is closed to visitors.

Your brief venture into the heritage of Hong Kong also includes a visit to Tai Fu Tai, a stately 1865 country mansion that depicts how high-ranking officials once lived.

The perfect introduction to Hong Kong! Enjoy sightseeing, museums, temples, shopping, markets, and restaurants as this fully narrated tour allows you to hop-on or hop-off at over 20 locations throughout the City. The open top double decker bus provides fantastic views and a great atmosphere to explore. The fully narrated audio tour is available in 10 languages including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean and Japanese. The tour ticket is valid for the entire day and it also includes return tickets for the Star Ferry. You will also enjoy free Wi-Fi and Big Bus app showing location of all buses, stops and points of interest.

Big Bus offers three exciting tour routes including:

• Hong Kong Island Tour (Red Route) which travels via central Hong Kong, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Peak Tram Tower Terminus, Mid-Levels Escalator, Man Mo Temple, Lan Kwai Fong and the SOHO Area.
• Kowloon Tour (Blue Route), which travels via Avenue of Stars, The Peninsula, Langham Place Mall, Ladies Market, Temple Street, Jade Market, sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck and Mody Road.
• Stanley Tour (Green Route), which travels via Peak Tram Lower Terminus, Ocean Park, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen.

The total tour duration depends on how many stops participants elect to get off at and explore on their own. The duration of each loop should guests elect to stay aboard the bus is as follows:

• Red Route – 9:30 AM to 6:10 PM – 90-minute loop with bus frequency every 30 minutes.
• Blue Route – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM - 60-minute loop with bus frequency every 45 minutes.
• Green Route – 9:45 AM to 4:45 PM - 90-minute loop with bus frequency every 30 minutes.

Tour includes a transfer by motorcoach to/from the city center.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Hong Kong, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Hong Kong, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Choi Hung Estate
• Wong Tai Sin Taoist temple
• Victoria Peak
• Yik Cheong building

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Hong Kong.
• Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Pose in front of the rainbow-colored façade of the Choi Hung Estate housing complex.
• Stand atop Victoria Peak, the island’s highest point, with the harbor as a backdrop.
• Visit a 19th-century Taoist temple and Yik Cheong, the so-called Monster Building.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

Kowloon means "Nine Dragons," referring to the Chinese belief that nine dragons lie under the surrounding hills, forming the backbone of the region sandwiched between Victoria Harbor and the New Territories. In the company of your local guide, explore local markets and temples reflecting the city’s rich culture.

A short drive takes you to Tin Hau Temple – dedicated to the Taoist goddess of the Sea. This centuries-old temple, filled with impressive overhanging incense coils and colorful religious paraphernalia, is a fine example of Chinese architecture. Follow your guide on a walk to the Wet Market, the Chinese marketplace in essence. Eager shoppers from the neighborhood converge on this vibrant market, filled with an amazing variety of fresh exotic produce and fresh catch of the day. With its unassuming simplicity, cheerful and friendly banters, you’ll really enjoy this stop. Nearby you’ll find the Jade Market. At this mecca for collectors from all over the world, you’ll find everything from rare and valuable jade carvings to small, inexpensive trinkets.

Rejoin your coach for a drive to the fragrant Flower Market - the center of HK's wholesale and retail floral business. Specialty shops and sidewalk displays showcase exotic blooms and plants from all over the world, as well as from Hong Kong's New Territories.

Head to Diamond Hill to visit the Chi Lin Nunnery. This stunning Buddhist nunnery is a fine example of Tang dynasty architecture. It is currently the largest hand-made wooden building in the world. The grand and elegant complex houses priceless Buddhist relics and tranquil lotus ponds.

Explore the vibrant Tsim Sha Tsui district of Kowloon on this evening tour. Riding on an open-top bus, travel along the Golden Mile with its dazzling neon lights and glittering decorations. Discover the vibrant atmosphere of the Night Market.

Inter-change an open-top double-decked bus in Tsimshatsui and drive through the heart and soul of Kowloon, absorbing the amazing tapestry of colors and sounds. Drive past the historic Peninsula Hotel and modern Hong Kong Space Museum, then on to the animated Golden Mile of Nathan Road, the longest street in Hong Kong. On Nathan Road, see dazzling views as you drive past the multitude of hotels, pubs, shops and restaurants, the streets shimmering from reflected neon lights. Stop in the Yau Ma Tei area, location of the popular Temple Street Night Market; its streets filled with vendors and potential customers. Enjoy a walk through this lively market, where carts bulge with goods ranging from casual clothing to mobile phones and knock-off watches to hardware. Fortune tellers cluster at the Yau Ma Tei end of the streets, as do Chinese opera enthusiasts seeking kindred spirits for impromptu performances.

Experience the scenic beauty and splendid sites of Hong Kong from the comfort of your coach, with a few photo stops. Each guest will have a window seat on the coach to maximize his or her view of the sites along the way.

Depart the pier for Hong Kong Island via the Harbor Tunnel. A scenic uphill drive takes you to Victoria Peak for unforgettable views and photo opportunities of the city, harbor and beyond.

Pass the green and low block houses toward the southern side of the island, and on to beautiful Repulse Bay. Here, you’ll take in splendid views of the South China Sea, beautiful beaches and a uniquely-designed luxury apartment building adorned with a hole in the middle; the hole is believed to be Feng Shui-related.

Return to Kowloon via the Western Tunnel, and proceed on the highway to the New Territories. Along the way, you’ll drive on one of the world's largest civil engineering projects, the Tsingma Bridge, which offers a wonderful view of the passage to the ocean. Make a brief stop at Tung Chung town where you’ll have an opportunity to snap a picture of the Ngong Ping 360 Skyrail before returning to your ship.

Experience the spectacular skyline, flavours and excitement of bustling Hong Kong City at night during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Hong Kong, ICC, Sky 100 Observation Deck, City Skyline, Victoria Harbour, Skyscrapers

Depart pier for the short drive to the International Commerce Centre (ICC), the tallest building in Hong Kong. Upon arrival, the elevator whisks you up to the Sky 100 Observation Deck, which offers one of the best spots from which to take in spectacular panoramic views of the city's renowned skyline, Victoria Harbour and towering skyscrapers. The Observation Deck offers a full range of easy-to-use facilities, enabling visitors to enjoy 360-degree views over Hong Kong City. It also offers fascinating insights into local culture and points of interest to round out this ultimate, sky-high experience.

Nanhai No. 1 Restaurant, Chinese Dinner

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a Chinese, set-menu dinner at the Nanhai No. 1 restaurant (or similar). With its contemporary Chinese cuisine, cutting-edge interior design and fabulous city panoramas, the restaurant is popular among locals and visitors. Named after pioneering Chinese naval explorer Zheng He's 15th-century 'treasure fleet', Nanhai No.1 is envisioned as a culinary voyage of exploration inspired by the sea.  

Temple Street Market, Free Time, Open-Air Chinese Operas, Palm and Tarot Card Readings

Re-board your coach for a panoramic drive enjoying the city lights heading to the bustling Temple Street Market, a wonderful place to purchase mementos of your visit to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, some free time is made available to browse the night markets for souvenirs. For non-shoppers, this market is a great place to explore open-air Chinese operas, and/or have your fortune told by a palm or tarot card reader (if available).

At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.  

Hong Kong is home to a wide range of culinary experiences that encompass uniquely local encounters to the best of international foods. Needless to say, a Michelin star, or three can make one's business and reputation.  Hong Kong is currently home to more than 60 Michelin-star restaurants and those with the accolade are taking the spotlight.

Lunch at One Michelin Star Restaurant and Wet Market visit

A short drive will take you to the Cordis Hotel in Monkok. Lunch at One Michelin Star Restaurant, Ming Court is known for pairing authentic Cantonese dishes. First you will sample signature Dim Sum & dishes in the Michelin Star Restaurant prior to a wet market walk leaded by the Chef to source fresh produces for your Dim Sum making class.

Dim Sum Cooking Class

Let your culinary skills flourish in this class as you learn the tricks and techniques of making your own delicious Dim Sum under the guidance of a professional chef. Nowadays, Dim Sum is eaten all over China and the world, but the dishes are believed to have originated in the south China's Guangdong region before eventually making their way to Hong Kong. Silk road travelers and traders would take breaks in tea houses for a Dim Sum meal. Your cooking class will take just over an hour and then you will enjoy the fruits of your labor. With these tricks and techniques, you will impress friends and family with your home-made Dim Sum!

All too soon it will be time to return to the pier which is a short 15 minute drive.

Discover the secrets to preparing authentic Chinese cuisine during this interactive, half-day cooking lesson and tasting excursion.

Local Wet Market

Depart the pier for the short drive to a local 'wet' market, where local residents shop twice-a-day for fresh ingredients for lunch and dinner. During your visit, view a wide array of fresh produce, fruit, fish in tanks, and meat hanging from hooks.

Private Kitchen Visit

Leaving the food market, take a short ride to a private kitchen. Chinese cuisine is varied and exciting, with each region boasting distinctive flavours and styles of cooking. From fiery Szechuan favourites to Cantonese comfort dishes, learn to prepare an authentic Chinese appetizer, main course and dessert of your choosing from scratch.

Chinese Cooking Lesson and Tasting

Your chef instructor guides you through diverse Chinese recipes, cooking methods and ingredients. Learn about and participate in the creation of aromatic soups, filling and folding, dumplings, stir-fries, and signature Chinese sauces. Following your interactive cooking lesson, sample the dishes you've helped to prepare. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Explore some of Hong Kong's most popular historic landmarks during this half-day orientation tour of the city.

Depart the pier for the drive across the harbour via the sub-ocean tunnel, and on to Hong Kong Island. Your scenic orientation tour begins with a visit to Victoria Peak.

Victoria Peak

From Garden Road, the brand new tram takes you for the eight-minute ride uphill to the 1,300-foot (396-metre) Victoria Peak. After taking in spectacular views and photo opportunities of Hong Kong and Kowloon. Next, your drive continues on to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen

Upon arrival, a sampan boat ride provides a fascinating look at this floating settlement. As you glide along the city's oldest harbour, your cruise takes you past houseboats and fishing sampans. At the end of the cruise, re-board your coach for the ride to the Stanley Market via  Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay.

Stanley Market

Once a fishing village, Stanley Market has earned a reputation as a paradise for bargain hunters as well as for its interesting scenery. The narrow lanes are lined with small shops offering a good selection of souvenir items. During your visit, you can stroll around the market and perhaps make a few purchases. Serious shoppers will want to return and explore the market at their leisure.

Leaving Stanley Market, your tour concludes with a brief drive back to the port.

Explore the splendid local landmarks, markets and sights of Hong Kong during a panoramic, half-day excursion to this bustling city.

Victoria Peak

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Victoria Peak. Also named Tai Ping Shan, or 'Mountain of Great Peace', Victoria Peak is visited by millions of tourists and locals every year, mainly for the breath-taking panoramic views of the city and harbour, but also because of the numerous interesting walks that begin here. After your photo stop, re-board your coach and head to the Tin Hau Temple.

Tin Hau Temple

Tin Hau, which means 'Goddess of the Sea', is revered by fishermen and anyone whose life and destiny is tied to the sea. Temples that honour her are found in abundance in Chinese coastal communities throughout Asia, and Hong Kong is no exception. The location of this particular temple in the middle of an urban area might strike you as rather odd, but you can learn why during a guided walking tour. Leaving the Tin Hau Temple, proceed on-foot to the nearby Wet Food Market.

Wet Food Market and Jade Market

These markets are windows into a vivid and timeless world of food shopping that refuses to be extinguished by modern supermarkets. Of all the wet markets in the city, this one abounds with bustling stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood. During your visit, experience the sights and sounds of this lively, old-school market in full swing. Afterward, continue on-foot to the renowned Jade Market. Here, hawkers sell various shapes and qualities of this precious stone. To the Chinese, jade has great spiritual value for warding off evil. When carved into certain shapes, it can represent wealth (deer), good fortune (tiger) and power (dragon). Guests are reminded not to purchase expensive jade unless accompanied by an expert. Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

A 30 minute drive from the pier will transfer you to Sheung Wan.

Sheung Wan, Walking Tour and Introduction to Tonic Food

Join your guide for a 45 minute walk with an introduction to herbs and dried seafood relating to tonic food cooking. Reboard your coach for the 45 minute drive to lunch consisting of a tonic lunch cooked with seasonal ingredients to balance the body and then return to the pier.

Chinese medicine has a profound and rich history. The oldest surviving text of Chinese medicine, Shen Nong Cao Jing is a record of ancient wisdom and experience on the use of herbs that dates back to B.C. Since the emperor Shen Nong tasted 100 herbs and taught the Chinese people how to use them in diet and therapy, herbal medicine has been an integral part of Chinese culture and medical practice. A typical practitioner may routinely used between 200 to 600 different substances. In Chinese culture it is strongly believed food is a main factor to stay healthy. A diet prepared with seasonal ingredients and herbs will keep your body strong with proper nutrition as well as good taste.

You will stroll on one of the oldest streets selling herbs and dried seafood. The specialist guide will introduce you to different herbs and its function and benefits. Dried seafood is often used as a supplement ingredient enriching the taste and nutrition of dishes. Dried Seafood Street and Tonic Food Street is a cluster of streets that specialize in traditional Chinese banquet and health foods.

Lunch to Sample a Tonic Meal

Visit a local restaurant to sample a tonic meal prepared by seasonal ingredients and herbs to balance your body and appeal to your taste bud. The Chinese daily meal consists of four food groups, grains, vegetables, fruit and meat. Because of lactose intolerance, Chinese do not consume large amounts of dairy products. Instead, Chinese substitute these with soymilk and tofu, which also contain large amount of protein and calcium. Vegetables, fruits and meats are usually fresh.

This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Hong Kong's Airport after 5:00 p.m.

Explore some of Hong Kong's most popular historic landmarks during this tour and airport transfer.

Depart the pier for the drive across the harbour via the sub-ocean tunnel, and on to Hong Kong Island. Your scenic orientation tour begins with a visit to Victoria Peak.

Victoria Peak

From Garden Road, the brand new tram takes you for the eight-minute ride uphill to the 1,300-foot (396-metre) Victoria Peak. After taking in spectacular views and photo opportunities of Hong Kong and Kowloon, board a coach for the drive downhill. Next, your drive continues on to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen

Upon arrival, a sampan boat ride provides a fascinating look at this floating settlement. As you glide along the city's oldest harbour, your cruise takes you past houseboats and fishing sampans. At the end of the cruise, re-board your coach for the ride to the Stanley Market via Deep Water Bay & Repulse Bay.

Stanley Market

Once a fishing village, Stanley Market has earned a reputation as a paradise for bargain hunters as well as for its interesting scenery. The narrow lanes are lined with small shops offfering a good selection of souvenir items.

During your visit, you can stroll around the market and perhaps make a few purchases. Leaving Stanley Market, your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport.

This tour is available for disembarking guests with departing flights from Hong Kong's Airport after 8:00 p.m.

Explore some of Hong Kong's most popular historic landmarks during this half-day orientation tour of the city.

Depart the pier for the drive across the harbour via the sub-ocean tunnel, and on to Hong Kong Island. Your scenic orientation tour begins with a visit to Victoria Peak.

Victoria Peak

From Garden Road, a tram takes you for the eight-minute ride uphill to the 1,300-foot (396-metre) Victoria Peak. After taking in spectacular views and photo opportunities of Hong Kong and Kowloon, your drive continues on to Stanley Market

Stanley Market

Once a fishing village, Stanley Market has earned a reputation as a paradise for bargain hunters as well as for its interesting scenery. The narrow lanes are lined with small shops selling souvenir items. During your visit, you can stroll around the market and perhaps make a few purchases. Serious shoppers will want to return and explore the market at their leisure. Leaving Stanley Market, proceed to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Village

Upon arrival, a sampan boat ride provides a fascinating look at this floating settlement. As you glide along the city's oldest harbour, your cruise takes you past houseboats and  fishing  sampans. At the end of the cruise, re-board your coach for the ride to a local restaurant for a dim sum lunch.

Hollywood Road and Ma Mo Temple

Hollywood Road is famous for the wide array of antiques and curios shops where one can find all kinds of trinkets and knick-knacks including the rare treasure. The Man Mo Temple is Hong Kong's oldest and most famous temples. It is named after the God of War and the God of Literature. Traditionally parents will bring their children at the beginning of the school year to pray for blessings.

Tsing Ma Bridge and Viewing Platform

Billed as the world's longest road and rail suspension bridge, it is 2.2 km long and linked the new airport on Lantau Island to the Peninsular of Kowloon. The Viewing Platform offers even more details of the Tsing Ma Bridge's construction and incredible views for photographs.

Experience a unique blend of old and new during this scenic, half-day walking tour through the intriguing city of Hong Kong.

Western District Walking Tour

Depart the pier for the approximately 30-minute drive to the Western District. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll along streets filled with seafood vendors and Chinese herb shops, two old traditions practised to this day. From here, pass by speciality shops selling ginseng and bird's nest on Wing Lok Street, and abalone, scallops and other exotic dried seafood items on Des Voeux Road West. See an abundance of herbal medicines along Ko Shing Street, and antique and curio shops on Hollywood Road.

Man Mo Temple & Staunton Street

Your tour continues with a visit to the Man Mo Temple, the oldest of its kind in Hong Kong. Afterward, ride the longest outdoor escalator past the Soho area before reaching Staunton Street. A stop is made at a Hong Kong-style café, a favourite local hangout. Unwind with a cup of local English tea or coffee accompanied by a famous egg custard tart - a Hong Kong experience.

Star Ferry

Next, continue to Central District, the bustling financial heart of the city filled with modern buildings. Upon arrival, embark the Star Ferry for a panoramic ride across Victoria Harbour and take in splendid views of the beautiful skyline, before returning to the pier.

Embark on a scenic cruise of Aberdeen harbour to Lamma Island, on this full-day relaxing tour, with a seafood lunch at an open-air restaurant.

Transfer to Aberdeen in the late morning where your Chinese-style junk (boat) awaits. Cruise slowly through Aberdeen Harbour, viewing fascinating scenes that make up everyday life in this bustling, floating community.

Leaving the harbour, head out across the East Lamma Channel for the short journey to Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma's east coast. Lamma is, in contrast to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, peaceful and tranquil, with relatively natural scenery. Buildings higher than three storeys are prohibited and there are no automobiles but diminutive fire trucks and ambulances, as well as distinctive open-back vehicles to transport construction materials. The community's only transport means is by foot or bicycle.

Dock in Sok Kwu Wan and walk to the open-air restaurant, where a seafood lunch is served. Enjoy traditional dishes with a soft drink or local beer.

Afterwards, there is time for an exploratory stroll at your leisure before re-boarding your junk for the journey back to Hong Kong Island. Passing the south end of Ap Lei Chau, your cruise continues via Deepwater and Repulse Bay, home to many of Hong Kong's tycoons and their opulent houses. Rounding the Chum Hom Kok headland, arrive at your destination, Stanley.

Upon disembarking the junk, board the transfer coach for the hour's ride back to the pier. If you wish, meander through Stanley's famous markets before making your own way back to pier by local taxi.

Embrace the scenic beauty and traditions of Hong Kong from a unique perspective during this flight-seeing excursion over the city, and High Tea at the Peninsula Hotel.

Helicopter Tour

Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the renowned Peninsula Hotel. Upon arrival, proceed to the heliport. After your safety and flight briefing, climb aboard the helicopter for a panoramic, 18-minute flight-seeing tour over the city and its beautiful skyline.

High Tea at the Peninsula Hotel

Following your flight-seeing tour, proceed to the lobby of the Peninsula Hotel. The classical grandeur of the lobby epitomises all that is great about this legendary hotel. The lobby is a busy but relaxed all-day drinking and dining venue, and one of Hong Kong's premiere meeting-places. Afternoon High Tea at the Peninsula Hotel is a must during any Hong Kong visit, and is accompanied by a live string band.

Your tour concludes with a brief transfer back to the pier.

Explore Hong Kong at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Hong Kong at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Hong Kong at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Hong Kong at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Embrace the local Hong Kong lifestyle through exercise, eating and drinking during this engaging, half-day cultural excursion.

Tai Chi and Dim Sum Lunch

Depart the pier for the short walk to the waterfront. Upon arrival, begin a gentle tai chi exercise conducted by an expert tai chi master. Tai Chi enthusiasts enjoy the benefits of improved balance, muscle tone and sense of well-being. Next, continue on foot to a nearby Chinese restaurant for a traditional dim sum lunch. Dim sum was invented by the Imperial chef to please Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty. It is comprised of assorted dumplings, buns and pastries filled with meat and vegetables, then steamed or deep fried, salty or sweet.

Shanghai Street, Tea House, and Tea-Making Demonstration and Tasting

After lunch, board your coach and proceed to a local tea house. Upon arrival, view a tea-making demonstration and sample some tea. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Explore Hong Kong's ancient past during this picturesque, half-day journey to the villages, temples and ancestral homes located outside the city.

Depart the pier for the scenic drive out of the city and beyond the hills of Kowloon to a landscape dotted with ancient villages and historical sites. Highlights of your tour include visits to some of the area's most notable landmarks.

Man Mo Temple

Located on Fu Shin Street, the temple was built in 1892 with no windows. Part of the complex served as a market storehouse and town hall, whilst still providing a place for worshippers to this day.

Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall

Originally constructed in 1570 and rebuilt in the 18th century, this superb building is also a Historical Monument. The hall's elegant style and splendid décor include exquisite woodcarvings, mouldings and murals of auspicious motifs that reflect the superb craftsmanship of ancient times.

A remnant of more opulent days, TSANG TAI UK literally translates into 'Mr Tsang's Big House'. More accurately described as a walled village, it was a Tsang clan strong-hold built in the mid-19th Century. The architecture is typical of Hakka Chinese settlements in Guangdong (Canton) Province.

This interesting outing concludes with a brief drive back to the port.

Eindrucksvoll schafft die fernöstliche Kultur den Spagat zwischen Tradition und Moderne. Machen Sie einen Spaziergang durch Hongkong und entdecken Sie einen historischen Tempel, clevere Personenbeförderungslösungen, lebhafte Straßenmärkte und natürlich die Skyline von Hong Kong Island von der Star Ferry aus.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Etwa 1-stündiger Bustransfer nach Hong Kong Island
• Ca. 30-minütiger Besuch des Man-Mo-Tempels
• Geführter Spaziergang, unter anderem durch die Hollywood Road, an Hongkongs längster Rolltreppe vorbei, durch die Li Yuen Street East & West, insgesamt etwa 1,5 Stunden mit anschließender Freizeit von ca. 30 Minuten
• Fahrt mit der Star Ferry von Hong Kong Island nach Kowloon

Sie möchten sich gerne auf eigene Faust umsehen, können sich aber nicht entscheiden? Müssen Sie auch nicht: An drei verschiedenen Stopps haben Sie jeweils eine halbe Stunde Zeit und können in aller Ruhe alles erkunden.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Ca. 1-stündiger Transfer nach Hong Kong Island, je Strecke
• Jeweils etwa 40 Minuten Freizeit im Hongkong Park, auf dem Victoria Peak und auf dem Stanley Market

Ding-Ding - das ist der liebevolle Spitzname, den die historische Doppeldecker-Straßenbahn trägt, die durch Hongkong Islands Straßen kreuzt. Die gemütliche Fahrt, während der Sie das pulsierende Leben in den Straßen an sich vorbeiziehen sehen, führt durch mehrere Stadtteile.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Fahrt nach Hong Kong Island, ca. 1 Stunde
• Etwa 1-stündige Fahrt mit der restaurierten Straßenbahn
• Panoramafahrt per Bus, etwa 1 Stunde
• Freizeit zum Erkunden des Nachtmarkts auf der Temple Street, rund 1 Stunde

Hongkong wie die Einheimischen und in kleiner Gruppe erleben. Vom Hochhausdschungel zur Grünanlage, von der Doppeldecker-Straßenbahn bis zu Hongkongs beliebtester Fähre. Hier ist alles mit dabei.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Bustransfer zur Straßenbahn, etwa 30 Minuten
• Rund 30-minütige Straßenbahnfahrt
• Spaziergang durch Hongkong entlang verschiedener bedeutender Gebäude wie der „Bank of China", der „Citibank", entlang des Hongkong Parks und weiterer Orte
• Fahrt mit der Star Ferry nach Kowloon, etwa 10 Minuten Fahrzeit, und Rücktransfer zum Schiff
• Maximal 25 Personen pro Gruppe mit deutschsprachigem Reiseleiter

Inmitten der modernen Metropole verbirgt sich ein ganzes historisches Dorf, das dem Zahn der Zeit standgehalten hat und als eine der Wurzeln der Stadtentwicklung zu einem Denkmal erklärt wurde. Doch auch alte Tempel und ebenso traditionsreiche Märkte sind einen Besuch wert.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Fahrt zum Man-Mo-Tempel, ca. 1 Stunde
• Etwa 30-minütige Innenbesichtigung des Man-Mo-Tempels
• Kurzer Spaziergang über den nahegelegenen Markt
• Fotostopp am ummauerten Dorf Lo Wai und an der größten Ahnenhalle Hongkongs, Tang Chung Ling
• Besuch des Dorfes Tsang Tai Uk

Einsteigen und auf eigene Faust entdecken.
Erkunden Sie die Sehenswürdigkeiten und Aktivitäten der Stadt individuell und in Ihrem eigenen Tempo. Steigen Sie ein und aus, so viel Sie möchten und an jeder günstig gelegenen Haltestelle in der Stadt. Genießen Sie einen unvergesslichen Tag und lassen Sie sich treiben.

Ihre Vorteile, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Kein Kauderwelsch: Wissenswertes erfahren Sie über deutschsprachige Audioguides
• Individuell und flexibel: steigen Sie beliebig oft ein oder aus
• Rollstuhlgerecht: auch mit eingeschränkter Mobilität gehen Sie bequem auf Entdeckungstour

Eindrucksvoll schafft die fernöstliche Kultur den Spagat zwischen Tradition und Moderne. Entdecken Sie einen historischen Tempel, lebhafte Marktstraßen und genießen Sie etwas Freizeit für individuelle Erkundungen. Und das alles in angenehm kleiner Gruppe.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Etwa 30-minütiger Bustransfer zum Wong-Tai-Sin-Tempel
• Ca. 40-minütiger Besuch des Tempels
• Kurzer Besuch des Fleisch- und Fischmarkts
• Fotostopp am futuristischen Bahnhof von Kowloon mit Aussicht auf die Stadt
• Rund 45 Minuten Freizeit in Tsim Sha Tsui mit zahlreichen Einkaufsstraßen
• Maximal 25 Personen pro Gruppe mit deutschsprachigem Reiseleiter

International ist Macau hauptsächlich für seine Casinos bekannt. Dies ist jedoch nur eine Seite der kleinen Nachbarin von Hongkong. Eine reiche Kolonialgeschichte und die boomende Wirtschaft machen Macau zu einem beliebten Ziel für in- und ausländische Besucher.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Ausreise aus Hongkong und Fahrt nach Macau per Schnellfähre, insgesamt ca. 2,5 Stunden
• Fotostopp am A-Man-Tempel
• Mittagessen im Macau Tower mit Panoramablick
• Spaziergang durch Macau mit Besichtigung der Pauluskirchenruine und anschließender Freizeit
• Freizeit für den Besuch eines Casinos, insgesamt 30 Min.

Erleben Sie Hongkong in kleiner Gruppe. Sie möchten eine einfache Busfahrt durch Hongkong genießen und lange Fußwege meiden? Die Panoramafahrt bietet einen guten Überblick über Hongkong, insbesondere vom Victoria Peak, Hongkongs beliebtestem Aussichtspunkt.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Fahrt durch Kowloon nach Tsim Sha Tsui mit Fotostopp
• Weiterfahrt nach Hong Kong Island und Rundfahrt
• Per Bus auf den Victoria Peak und gut 45 Minuten Freizeit
• Maximal 25 Personen pro Gruppe mit deutschsprachigem Reiseleiter

Ob auf dem belebten Victoria Peak, an der mondänen Repulse Bay, im beliebten Aberdeen oder in den Tempeln und auf den Märkten der Stadt - Hongkong ist lebhaft, anders, bunt, aufregend und bietet an jeder Ecke ein neues Fotomotiv.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Fahrt mit der Tram auf den Victoria Peak (Dauer etwa 7 Minuten) und Fotostopp, insgesamt gut 1 Stunde
• Fahrt nach Repulse Bay mit Fotostopp
• Weiterfahrt nach Aberdeen mit ca. 30-minütiger Sampan-Fahrt inklusive Fotostopp
• Besichtigung des Tin-Hau-Tempels und Freizeit zum Souvenirkauf auf dem Stanley Market, insgesamt ca. 1 Stunde

Ob auf dem belebten Victoria Peak, an der mondänen Repulse Bay, im beliebten Aberdeen oder in den Tempeln und auf den Märkten der Stadt - Hongkong ist lebhaft, anders, bunt, aufregend und bietet an jeder Ecke ein neues Fotomotiv. Und das alles in kleiner Gruppe.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Rund 45-minütige Fahrt nach Aberdeen, dort knapp 20-minütige Sampan-Fahrt
• Transfer nach Repulse Bay mit Fotostopp
• Fahrt mit der Tram auf den Victoria Peak
• Fotostopp mit Aussicht über Hongkong, etwa 30 Minuten
• Freizeit am Stanley Market, ca. 50 Minuten
• Maximal 25 Personen pro Gruppe mit deutschsprachigem Reiseleiter

Erleben Sie eine Oase der Ruhe, das Chi-Lin-Kloster, und erfahren Sie mehr über die korrekte Zubereitung von Tee im angeschlossenen Nan-Lian-Garten.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Ca. 20-minütiger Transfer zum Nan-Lian-Garten
• Teezeremonie und etwas Freizeit für den Souvenirkauf, etwa 1 Stunde
• Innenbesichtigung des Nan-Lian-Gartens und des Chi-Lin-Klosters, insgesamt rund 1 Stunde
• Transfer zum Wong-Tai-Sin-Tempel
• Innenbesichtigung des Tempels, ca. 40 Minuten

Erleben Sie, was Hongkong so faszinierend macht: die extremen Gegensätze. Erkunden Sie die lebhaften Märkte, wo gefeilscht und gefälscht wird, ebenso wie die spirituellen Oasen inmitten des hektischen Stadtgetümmels.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Rund 40-minütiger Transfer zum Tin-Hau-Tempel und Tempelbesuch
• Spaziergang und Besichtigung eines Lebensmittelmarkts, etwa 40 Minuten
• Besuch des Blumenmarkts, ca. 30 Minuten
• Besuch des Klosters Chi Lin und des angeschlossenen Nan-Lian-Gartens, insgesamt ca. 1 Stunde

Vom Victoria Peak aus genießen Sie den Ausblick, in der Repulse Bay das entspannte Treiben und in Aberdeen schmücken Sampans und Fischerboote neben modernen Yachten die Szene. Typisch Hongkong eben.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Ca. 1 Stunde Busfahrt auf den Victoria Peak und dort Fotostopp
• Weiterfahrt nach Repulse Bay und Fotostopp
• Fahrt mit einem Sampanboot in Aberdeen
• Fotostopp an der Tsing-Ma-Brücke
• Ausflugsende am Flughafen - Ihr Gepäck wird im Ausflugsbus transportiert

Ob auf dem belebten Victoria Peak, an der mondänen Repulse Bay, im beliebten Aberdeen oder in den Tempeln und auf den Märkten der Stadt - Hongkong ist lebhaft, anders, bunt, aufregend und bietet an jeder Ecke ein neues Fotomotiv.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Fahrt mit dem Bus auf den Victoria Peak und dort ca. 45 Minuten Aufenthalt
• Fahrt nach Aberdeen und kurze Sampan Fahrt
• Transfer zum Stanley Market und etwa 1-stündige Freizeit
• Besichtigung des Man-Mo-Tempels und des Chi-Lin-Klosters, je rund 50 Minuten
• Fotostopp am Tsing-Ma-Aussichtspunkt
• Ausflugsende am Flughafen - Ihr Gepäck wird im Ausflugsbus transportiert