Aberdeen Sampan and Public Housing Estate - Private Tour - Hong Kong

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Day Trips & Excursions
Duration
1-3 hours
Services
Small group

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This is a tour where you can appreciate the nature, learn about the history and culture of Hong Kong and experience the life of local fisherman all at once!

Join us on an inspirational group tour, exploring Aberdeen, the cultural birthplace of Hong Kong.This includes Ap Lei Chau, the fourth most densely populated island in the world. During the 3-hour tour, we will be on foot and take a traditional wooden sampan fishing boat, and dive into the harbour’s history.

Enjoy a bowl of boat noodles, traditionally prepared by local fisherman,whilst enjoying the beautiful view of the Aberdeen Harbour on a sampan. You would be able to take photos in front of the iconic Hong Kong Floating Restaurant.

We will then visit one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong to learn about the history of public housing development and understand more about how one-third of Hong Kong population live their lives in this second most expensive city in the world. A small hike around the area allows us to see the hundred-year-old waterfall and the seashore shrine which houses thousands of statues of Gods and Goddess, guarding people in the area for decades.

Let’s explore Hong Kong with us like a local!

Tour Highlights:

  • Explore Aberdeen, the birthplace of Hong Kong. Learn about Aberdeen’s earliest role as a vital port of trade, incense manufacturing and fishing.
  • Explore Ap Lei Chau, the fourth most densely populated island in the world, including the culturally significant Hung Shing Temple and Shui Yuet Temple
  • Continue the journey on a Sampan and take photos in front of the iconic Hong Kong Floating Restaurant.

*Enjoying a bowl of traditional boat noodles on a Sampan

  • Learn how important the God and Goddess of the Sea are to fishermen in Hong Kong
  • Visit one of the oldest public housing estates and understand about how one-third of Hong Kong population live their lives in this second most expensive city in the world.
  • A small hike to see the hundred-year-old waterfall and the seashore shrine which houses thousands of statues of Gods and Goddess, guarding people in the area for decades.
  • Visit one of the oldest Hong Kong cafés for local snacks and drinks

*tasting might change due to availability

Includes

  • Guide
  • Food Tasting

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Public transport

Location

Starting point
Lei Tung MTR station, Exit A1
Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, -, Hong Kong, Hong Kong – China
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.
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End point
Same as Starting Point

Important information

  • Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
  • We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year.

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