The New Territories is an enormously diverse suburban area full of contrasts to the cosmopolitan city centre. “The Land Between'' is the land bridging the motherland in China and the city center of Hong Kong. It stands both as a gentle reminder of Hong Kong's past and its hope for closer relationship with the motherland. Tour takes you to Yuen Yuen Institute which is a religious complex that demonstrates the significance of Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist contributions to the society. Then, go to Hong Kong's highest mountain - Tai Mo shan, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and Tsuen Wan industrial town to the south.
Driving downhill, stop will be made at the old Fanling Walled Village belonging to a big family clan in the New Territories. Luk Keng lies opposite the China boundary, just across Hong Kong's Starling Inlet. You can see the border town on China side and a bird sanctuary in Hong Kong waters where Chinese pond herons and night-herons nest. Finally, visit the Sam Mun Tsai fish farming zone, you can see how local fisher folks breed fish in submerged cages.
Meeting / Pick-up point: For HK Island side: 8.30am City Hall Lower Block (facing Victoria Harbour). For Kowloon side: 9am Lobby of '' The Salisbury '' –YMCA Hong Kong (41 Salisbury Road, TsimShaTsui).
Duration: 5 hours.
Start or opening time: For Kowloon side: 9am/ For HK Island side: 8.30am.
End or closing time: 2pm. Tour ends at “The Salisbury” – YMCA of HK (no drop off point in HK side).
Includes:
- Air-conditioned sightseeing coach.
- Guided service.
- Admissions.
Others: Tour ends at “The Salisbury” – YMCA of HK (no drop off point in HK side). - Pax age of under 16 yr. & Senior over 60 yr. are same price. - Please contact our local office to reconfirm Pick up & Drop off point at least 1-day prior travel date. - Actual pick up time will be given one day before tour start.
Navega por la majestuosa bahía oriental de Hong Kong y ten tu cámara preparada mientras pasas por Wanchai, Causeway Bay o North Point. Descubre las antiguas barcazas de pesca en Shau Kei Wan y el pueblecito de Lei Yue Mun. Pasa por la recientemente construida terminal de Kai Tak y no te pierdas los disparos del legendario cañón Jardin Noon Day Gun, un símbolo de paz y tradición con una gran historia a sus espaldas.
El emblemático puerto de Hong Kong ha atraído visitantes desde hace siglos gracias a sus espectaculares vistas de las luces de la ciudad al atardecer y su famosa costa. Descubre la parte oriental del puerto y navega pasando por los lugares más destacados y sus monumentos, mientras asimilas la combinación de historia y desarrollo moderno de la ciudad. El recorrido sigue por los hoteles y los rascacielos que dominan la costa en Wan Chai y luego continúa por Causeway Bay, donde los alquileres de viviendas se han convertido en los más caros del mundo por encima de la 5ª avenida de Nueva York.
Descubre el barrio de Chinese North Point antes de dirigirte Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter, donde atracan multitud de barcazas tradicionales a la espera de poder rastrear el fondo del océano en buscar de sus valiosos contenidos. Pasa por la moderna terminal de cruceros Kai Tak y luego asiste al disparo del cañón de Jardine Noon Day Gun, una tradición que se remonta a 1860.
Disfruta de un tranquilo crucero entre semana a través del famoso Victoria Harbour de Hong Kong desde la comodidad y el ambiente de un barco de estilo chino. Con salidas todos los miércoles por la tarde, este crucero es una gran oportunidad para admirar el imponente esplendor del famoso horizonte de la ciudad mientras sientes pulsar la vitalidad y la energía de este dinámico destino, conocido como la “ciudad mundial de Asia”.
Navegarás frente a algunos de los monumentos más conocidos de Hong Kong y sus hitos arquitectónicos, como el International Commerce Centre y el Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, junto con la sede del HSBC y la impresionante Bank of China Tower.
Nos deslizaremos hasta West Kowloon, donde encontraremos el Yaumati Typhoon Shelter, un importante lugar de fondeo para arrastreros de pesca y remolcadores. Más adelante encontraremos Stonecutters Island, una antigua base de la Royal Navy.
La traducción literal de “Hong Kong” es “puerto fragante”. Aprenderás otros datos interesantes sobre esta importante ciudad y su excelente puerto de aguas profundas, que ofrece un puerto seguro para los buques de puertos lejanos y los que hacen cabotaje a través de la región del Delta del Río Perla.
Navegando más hacia el oeste, veremos el nuevo y espectacular Puente de Stonecutters, el segundo puente suspendido más largo del mundo, que une la ciudad con el nuevo aeropuerto internacional de Hong Kong. Bajo el puente se encuentra el puerto de contenedores de Kwai Chung, el tercero más grande del mundo. Disfruta de una vista privilegiada de las bulliciosas instalaciones portuarias de Hong Kong, incluyendo la gestión de carga de los barcos portacontenedores y fluviales.
Despierta tu espíritu con la amalgama de vistas y descubrimientos fascinantes que podrás disfrutar con este crucero entre semana por el puerto.
Pasa una mañana inolvidable entre los habitantes locales explorando los coloridos y siempre variados distritos de Kowloon. Las imágenes, sonidos y olores de la ajetreada vida callejera de Kowloon hacen que esta sea una experiencia única que se quedará grabada por siempre en tu memoria.
Saldremos desde TsimShaTsui en un autobús descapotable ''Big Bus'', donde podrás sentarte en la parte trasera y disfrutar de las vistas de esta bulliciosa zona de Hong Kong desde un punto de vista privilegiado. Bajaremos en Mong Kok que, según el Libro Guinness de los Records, es el distrito más densamente poblado del mundo con 130 000 habitantes hacinados por kilómetro cuadrado. Mong Kok es casi el único distrito de Hong Kong que conserva sus características tradicionales como una variedad de mercados, pequeñas tiendas y puestos de comida que en otras partes del territorio han sido borrados del mapa debido al desarrollo económico que ha tenido lugar. De entre los mercados destacan Flower Market Road, famoso por sus coloridas exposiciones florales, Yuen Po Street Bird Garden y Goldfish Street, donde docenas de tiendas y vendedores ambulantes venden una sorprendente variedad de peces tropicales. Esta zona es también un paraíso para los aficionados a los aparatos electrónicos de todo tipo ya que ofrece una amplia selección de centros comerciales y outlets especializados entre los que poder elegir. Pasear por las callejuelas de este vibrante barrio es la mejor manera de sumergirte en la cultura de los habitantes de Hong Kong.
Nuestra excursión finaliza con una refrescante taza de té o café al estilo de Hong Kong y un pastel en una cafetería de la zona. ¡Seguramente pensarás que te lo has ganado!
With this Cultural Pack enjoy a Honk Kong Island bus tour and the Story of Hong Kong Tour.
Single Route - Hong Kong Island (Red Route)
Discover the rich blend of Chinese and colonial history that is the astonishing city of Hong Kong. With this exciting sightseeing bus tour you will see all of the most famous landmarks in this world-renowned city.
On all of these tours you will learn about the history of Hong Kong thanks to a commentary recorded in a choice of languages. This is by far the best and most fun way of enjoying the city.
Walking the History Book of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is packed full of fascinating markets, and you’ll discover the best of them on this Kowloon market tour, as we get up close and personal with where Hong Kong locals have shopped for over 100 years, and continue to do so, despite the development rising up around them.
We kick this Hong Kong markets tour off on a fragrant note at the Flower Market, a vibrant and colourful street market consisting of more than 50 shops. A jungle of exotic blossoms, luck-bringing houseplants, and sweet scents, it’s the perfect introduction to the markets in Kowloon.
Next, it’s onto the nearby Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, a charming Chinese-style garden with songbird stalls, traditional Chinese courtyards, and moon gates. Soak up the peaceful surroundings and listen to the charming sound of thousands of birds - it’s easy to forget about the crazy city streets that lie just outside the gates!
As we travel along this Hong Kong city tour, we’ll continue to help you orient yourself, understanding whereabouts in the city you are, where Kowloon ends and the New Territories begin, and how we get to mainland China from here. We’ll also point out a mountain that is a true Hong Kong landmark and local symbol, to ensure you’re thinking just like a local.
Now’s the time to practice your bargaining skills at a popular local street market where vendors sell bargain-priced clothes, bags, and accessories. If you’re not up for bargaining, it’s still loads of fun to experience the atmosphere of the market, set deep within the neighbourhood of Mong Kok. As the world’s most densely populated neighbourhood, Mong Kok is home to more than 130,000 people per square kilometre! Take a minute to digest that before we head out down Nathan Road, passing by the newly built five-star Langham Place hotel and mall, before reaching Shanghai Street.
On Shanghai Street you’ll have the chance to glimpse what 1950s and 60s Hong Kong was like. Shanghai Street was once famous for selling everything from traditional wedding clothes to ancestral offerings, and it’s here that we’ll head into the Yau Ma Tei fruit market, a century-old wholesale market that sells exotic fruits from all over the world. From there, we’ll also call by the world-famous Jade Market, which has more than 400 hawkers, and learn about how locals believe jade can ward off health hazards and bad feng shui.
Half Day Deluxe Hong kong Island Tour
Embark on this half-day Hong Kong tour and see the marvels of this intense island. Reach new heights on Victoria Peak, ride the Peak Tram, get to know Aberdeen Fishing Village and find a special souvenir at Stanley Market. Allow the experts to lay it all out for you to enjoy! At Victoria Peak you will be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline. The world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon stretch out before you, and towering skyscrapers coexist in harmonious contrast with peaceful green hillsides. Getting there is half the fun, and the journey to Victoria Peak aboard the Peak Tram is an unforgettable one!
Round off your trip in the twin shoppers' paradises of Stanley market and a renowned jewellers. At the market, a wide variety of souvenirs such as silk, garments, sportswear, Chinese artwork and accessories await you. Your eyes will pop when they fall upon the seductively sparkling displays at Tse Sui Luen Jewellery. These expert jewellers are known for offering an array of glistening gems from quality cut diamonds to outstanding, originally designed and handcrafted jewellery.
Hong Kong harbour sunset cocktail cruise
Sundown in Hong Kong is a time that has long been associated with the relaxed indulgence of pre-dinner drinks, conjuring up romantic images of sunset cocktails, an ambient vibe and good company. For the perfect way to unwind, spend the evening enjoying unlimited free drinks form the open bar on board an authentic Chinese sightseeing junk, as it sails peacefully through the harbour.
Watch as the sun sets and the world's greatest city skyline view transforms into the world's greatest, dazzling light show. Places of interest like Causeway Bay, North Point, and Lei Yue Mun Village are brilliantly lit up at night, becoming glittering monuments to this vibrant city. Skip away to your heart's content on unlimited whisky, gin, beer, house wines and soft drinks on offer, for the perfect way to being your night in the city.
Twinkling lights from traditional floating villages and the flashing neon of the city's entertainment districts combine forces, resulting in a luminous visual feast. In particular, sailing along the Kowloon promenade will give you a true taste of Hong Kong at night, displaying every color on the light spectrum from shades of neon pink and orange to flashing blues and yellows and everything in between.Share this intoxicating experience with friends or a special someone, and you will fall under the spell of Hong Kong's nocturnal brilliance.
Las puertas de Hong Kong Disneyland se abren para revelar un nuevo mundo de entretenimiento para la familia y traer la magia de Disney a todos. Desde el momento que entres en el parque, sentirás que Hong Kong Disneyland es diferente a cualquier otro lugar del mundo. Aquí empieza tu viaje a un mundo de sueños, un viaje lleno de magia que se puede tocar y que te toca.
Déjate arrastrar a un emocionante travesía matutina por el puerto que incluye té y café revitalizantes para hacer despegar tu día y alegrar tu mañana. El crucero zarpa hacia la zona oriental del puerto de Hong Kong, deslizándose pacíficamente a lo largo de las zonas Central, Wanchai, Causeway Bay y North Point. Llegaremos hasta el Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter, hogar de familias de pescadores y sus tradicionales juncos de pesca de altura que flotan y se mecen en esta sección del río.
Por el camino, podrás disfrutar de una serie de horizontes impresionantes, el interesante tráfico del puerto y algunas atracciones llamativas del paseo marítimo. Continuando desde Shau Kei Wan, navegaremos hacia el lado noreste de la isla de Kowloon, para descubrir aún más contrastes como la línea de costa de Lei Yue Mun Village, ubicada en un paso importante del Mar del Sur de China y flanqueada por interesantes puntos de interés a ambos lados.
El lado de Hong Kong del paso alberga antiguas instalaciones militares, mientras que el lado de Kowloon es famoso por sus magníficos mercados y restaurantes de pescado. Por último, pero no menos importante, pasaremos hacia la línea de costa de Causeway Bay, antes conocida como East Point. Presenciarás y oirás el formidable estallido de los cañonazos del legendario Jardine Noon Day Gun, una tradición que se remonta al nacimiento de Hong Kong como ciudad, y una celebración simbólica de esta mañana que pasarás con nosotros.
Half Day Deluxe Hong kong Island Tour
Embark on this half-day Hong Kong tour and see the marvels of this intense island. Reach new heights on Victoria Peak, ride the Peak Tram, get to know Aberdeen Fishing Village and find a special souvenir at Stanley Market. Allow the experts to lay it all out for you to enjoy!
At Victoria Peak you will be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline. The world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon stretch out before you, and towering skyscrapers coexist in harmonious contrast with peaceful green hillsides. Getting there is half the fun, and the journey to Victoria Peak aboard the Peak Tram is an unforgettable one!
Round off your trip in the twin shoppers' paradises of Stanley market and a renowned jewellers. At the market, a wide variety of souvenirs such as silk, garments, sportswear, Chinese artwork and accessories await you. Your eyes will pop when they fall upon the seductively sparkling displays at Tse Sui Luen Jewellery. These expert jewellers are known for offering an array of glistening gems from quality cut diamonds to outstanding, originally designed and handcrafted jewellery.
Romantic cruise and harbour Symphony of Lights
Discover the most impressive natural harbour in the world and witness the most spectacular audiovisual display you will ever see. This romantic cruise and Symphony of Lights show invites you to a delightful sightseeing sail along the Victoria Harbour, one of the most renowned landmarks of Hong Kong. By night and from the privileged vantage point of a cruise boat, the Hong Kong skyline shimmers more beautifully than any other cityscape; see the dazzling neon lights dot the night with colour and the towering buildings shine alongside the stars. The high point of the cruise is during the magnificent Symphony of Lights Show, which transforms the sky into a dream of sound and colour. Tagged by Guinness World Records as the ‘world’s largest permanent light and sound show’, every night the Symphony of Lights fills Hong Kong with laser beams bouncing off skyscrapers on both sides of the harbour.
Symphony of Lights goes on for 15 minutes, although the viewer hardly feels the passing of time for the show transports him entirely to another more psychedelic dimension. The spectacle combines interactive lights of more than 40 key buildings both on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, to the sound of musical effects. The display showcases the vibrancy and glamorous night vista of Victoria Harbour.
On board this luxurious cruiser, enjoy the very best vantage point for seeing the show, far away from annoying crowds. It is just you, the lights, the sound, the night, the harbour and Hong Kong."
Single Route - Hong Kong Island (Blue Route)
Discover the rich blend of Chinese and colonial history that is the astonishing city of Hong Kong. With this exciting sightseeing bus tour you will see all of the most famous landmarks in this world-renowned city. On all of these tours you will learn about the history of Hong Kong thanks to a commentary recorded in a choice of languages. This is by far the best and most fun way of enjoying the city.
Around Kowloon in 8 Markets
Hong Kong is packed full of fascinating markets, and you’ll discover the best of them on this Kowloon market tour, as we get up close and personal with where Hong Kong locals have shopped for over 100 years, and continue to do so, despite the development rising up around them.
Next, it’s onto the nearby Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, a charming Chinese-style garden with songbird stalls, traditional Chinese courtyards, and moon gates. Soak up the peaceful surroundings and listen to the charming sound of thousands of birds - it’s easy to forget about the crazy city streets that lie just outside the gates!
As we travel along this Hong Kong city tour, we’ll continue to help you orient yourself, understanding whereabouts in the city you are, where Kowloon ends and the New Territories begin, and how we get to mainland China from here. We’ll also point out a mountain that is a true Hong Kong landmark and local symbol, to ensure you’re thinking just like a local.