Contemporary and Traditional Lifestyles of Hong Kong

Contemporary and Traditional
Lifestyles of Hong Kong

Get a true taste of old and new Hong Kong Island on this half-day tour. Visit exclusive
Repulse Bay; enjoy far reaching views of skyscrapers and islands from Victoria Peak;
and discover a traditional floating fishing community in Aberdeen Harbour.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Capture the essence of Hong Kong Island on this half-day tour. Many of the iconic images associated with Hong Kong come from here – glitzy skyscrapers, opulent hotels, legendary landmarks and looming mountains. Overlooking all this is Victoria Peak, Hong Kong’s most spectacular viewpoint with a vista of one of the best skylines in the world.

In the southern part of the island lies Repulse Bay, one of the most expensive residential areas in the world. Also on the southern side of the island is the harbour town of Aberdeen, famous for being the place where Hong Kong boat people lived in the 1960s and 1970s.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Contemporary and Traditional Lifestyles of Hong Kong

09:00 - 14:00

The guide and driver will collect you from the hotel and take you to Victoria Peak, the highest hill on Hong Kong Island. This renowned peak is only 552 metres-high, but it provides a bird’s-eye view of Victoria Harbour, the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island. Looking down onto the tops of skyscrapers is an incredible sight. To reach the Peak, there is the option to take the 100-year-old Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest funicular railways that dates back to 1888. The ascent is so steep that the buildings you glide past appear to tilt at impossible angles.

You will also visit Repulse Bay, a well-to-do residential area with a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere. The wide beach is popular with residents and it is great for sandy strolls. You will see the Life Guard Club built in a traditional Chinese style and featuring statues of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau – the traditional protectors of fishermen.

The tour continues to Aberdeen Fishing Village, home to hundreds of boat people living on fishing junks. The picturesque harbour that is full of yachts, sampans, junks and houseboats is framed by a modern high-rise community. There is the option to take a 20-minute sampan ride to get a close-up look at the traditional lifestyle of the floating fishing community. Lunch is not included during this tour however your guide for the morning certainly can make some suggestions.

At the end of the tour, the driver will take you back to the hotel.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking driver-cum-guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

EXCLUSIONS

  • Any additional transfers
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District (i.e. New Territories, Tai O), Macau, any border crossing with mainland China and Hong Kong’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions
  • Customers are advised that during the Lunar Festival celebrations (celebration of Chinese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal
  • We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users. Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • Clients are required to show your confirmation with a photo ID at the guide prior to the start of the tour.

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