Small-Group Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Hong Kong island
** Tour recommended by Hong Kong Tourism Board **
Do you know that Hong Kong also has various hidden gems which are not commonly published or included in the tourist guidebooks but definitely some spots should not be missed. Get yourself with a pair of comfortable walking shoes and your camera ready, and join this 3-hours walking tour so that you can immerses yourself in an authentic local neighborhood, travel as a real “local” on your own feet. Experience one of the impressive public transportation systems - “ding ding” (tram) and also Double Decker bus. During this walking tour, your friendly tour guide will point out the interesting sights and share fun facts with you.
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Small-Group Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Hong Kong island
What's included in Small-Group Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Hong Kong island
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Montane Mansion
At 10:30 a.m., our friendly tour guide will meet you at your staying hotel, will take MTR together to Quarry Bay MTR station. Montane Mansion - a fantastic architecture in Quarry Bay consists of 5 connecting buildings that formed an E shaped architecture complex, centered around the courtyard. This giant architecture is a residential complex but the apartment units are small and you can best feel the density of the city when you stand in the courtyard. Each small patio is dotted with wet laundry hanging to dry, lounge chairs for sunning, and flowerpots and a common characteristic of local housing throughout Hong Kong. The facade of the building is rainbow colored, which also make this development more vibrant and lively, made it so popular among photographers for years and is gaining popularity with tourists as well. It has also become a popular filming location for Hollywood blockbusters and the most famous one is "Transformer IV"
Chun Yeung Street
We will take "ding ding" further to the area of North Point, will explore the Chun Yeung Street market - the market retains a local feel where the locals still shop nowadays. Local stores are lined on both sides of this narrow street, selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and live seafood, what makes it unique is when the tram running through, people will all stop and wait until the tram is gone through.
North Point
Family-run Chinese embroidery slippers store - the last few "hand-made Chinese embroidery slippers" store in Hong Kong which was started their business in 1960. They persist in offering "Made in Hong Kong" products. (we only want to explain the history of Hong Kong, it is not an appointed shopping stop)
Inclusions
- 1 bowl of wonton noodles and 1 kind of beverage at the family-run noodles shop (Subject to change and availability)
- Tour will be conducted by a friendly licensed English speaking guide
- Bottled water (one per person)
- Cost of tram fare (ding ding) and double decker bus fare
- 1 time petty person beating
- Cost of any other transportation fee not belong to the tour
- Food and drinks not belong to the tour
- Transportation fees from your staying hotel to Quarry Bay MTR Station
- Transportation fees from Causeway Bay MTR station to your staying hotel
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour recommended by Hong Kong Tourism Board
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- All tours take place as scheduled except under Red/Black storm warning or Typhoon #8 or above
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At 11:00 a.m. our friendly tour guide will meet you at the exit A of Quarry Bay MTR station
End Points
- Causeway Bay MTR station
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Meeting/starting time: 11:00 a.m. • Meet up your tour guide at Quarry Bay MTR Station, Exit A (inside station concourse area) Remarks : In order to make sure you meet at Exit A, please remember that after you get off the train at the platform, must look for"Exit A" BEFORE you proceed to escalator (before you go up to the station concourse) • Comfortable walking shoes and clothing are recommended • If the weather forecast is a rainy day: please bring an umbrella or rain gear with you • If the weather forecast is a sunny day : please put on appropriate sun block • Not wheelchair accessible • All tours take place as scheduled except under Red/Black storm warning or Typhoon #8 or above