Exploring the Past: Hong Kong's Historic Cemetery Monuments
- History of Causeway Bay: As one of the earliest developed areas in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay is not only a shopping district, but also a treasure house carrying a long history, with fascinating stories in every corner
- Four powerful families: Hong Kong's power game is dominated by four powerful families. Their stories are full of power, conspiracy and legacy, and are the key to understanding the development of Hong Kong society
- Multicultural cemeteries: Hong Kong cemeteries carry a rich religious and cultural history, from Islam to Catholicism to Hinduism. Each tombstone is a witness to a period of history, reflecting the exchange and integration of different ethnic groups
- Happy Valley Racecourse Museum: This museum brings together the 150 years of development of Hong Kong horse racing and is a window to understand Hong Kong’s sports culture and social contributions
- Authentic Hong Kong-style afternoon tea: Enjoy authentic Hong Kong-style afternoon tea at a local tea restaurant. Not only can you taste delicious snacks, but you can also feel the lively atmosphere and the lifestyle of Hong Kong people
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(H6)Exploring the Past: Hong Kong's Historic Cemetery Monuments
Inclusions
Chinese / English-speaking guide
Lunch
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 3+ to travel
Children aged 3-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 0-2 can travel free of charge
Child seats are not available
What's included in Exploring the Past: Hong Kong's Historic Cemetery Monuments
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:00, meet up at Meet at Exit A of MTR Causeway Bay Station (inside the MTR station)..Look for the guide with a Klook sign Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 09:10, Causeway Bay, (1) Historical stories of Causeway Bay: the neon-dazzling trendy shops contain countless historical stories and urban anecdotes (2) Historical stories of the four most influential wealthy families in Hong Kong
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, ding ding car, When you come to Hong Kong, you must take a ride on the Ding Ding Tram. It is one of the oldest trams in the world. Because it travels slowly, you can hear the "clang, clink, clink, clink, clink, clink, clink, clink, clink") sound of the axles and the rails as they pass by.
- [Attraction/experience] 10:20, indian temple, There are currently about 100,000 Hindus in Hong Kong, and Hindu temples are an important place for their religious and social activities.
- [Attraction/experience] 11:00, Hong Kong Cemetery, Hong Kong Cemeteries (Stories of the Hundred Years of British Rule), looking at the historical development of Hong Kong from the characteristics of cemeteries.
- [Attraction/experience] 12:30, Hong Kong Racing Museum, Happy Valley Racecourse Museum, Hong Kong Racing Museum, preserves precious information about the development of Hong Kong horse racing from the mid-19th century to the present.
- [Dining] 13:15, Lunch, Hong Kong style afternoon tea, Sit in a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant and taste authentic Hong Kong-style tea meals
- [Return] 14:00, at Happy Valley, Return on your own after lunch
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In Causeway Bay, every corner is filled with fascinating stories and history. From dazzling neon shops to urban legends, every element here is waiting to be discovered. Delve into the stories of four of Hong Kong's most powerful families, which weave a complex plot of power, intrigue and legacy. Take a ride on the Ding Ding Car and experience the charm of traveling back in time. As one of the oldest trams in the world, it shuttles through the city, and the sound of the wheels rubbing against the tracks takes you into a unique atmosphere.
Explore the Hindu Temple and Bath Cemetery, symbols of Hong Kong's vibrant Hindu and Persian communities respectively, showcasing their religious and cultural heritage. Discover the stories of Hong Kong’s past through the tombstones in the cemetery. Each tombstone is a part of the island’s history. Enter the Happy Valley Racecourse Museum to explore the development of Hong Kong horse racing since the mid-19th century, where many precious materials are collected. Finally, taste authentic Hong Kong-style afternoon tea at a local tea restaurant and enjoy delicious dim sum and lively atmosphere. Together, these elements make up the rich and colorful history of Causeway Bay, waiting for you to explore and experience!
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Venues
- Great George St East Point Hong Kong
