TOUR DETAILS
The name makes it clear - Central lies at the frenetic heart of Hong Kong, and it’s an unmissable part of any visitor’s trip to the city. Under an electric backdrop of gleaming skyscrapers and mighty colonial buildings, we’ll talk about what defines Hong Kong.A short "ding ding" tram ride away lie the quainter charms of Sheung Wan, a historic and increasingly trendy neighbourhood. Expect to find here hip boutiques and artisanal bakers standing cheek-by-jowl with atmospheric Chinese temples and traditional Chinese trades. Along the way, we’ll lavish you with local stories that could get even a Hong Konger amused andsurprised.
Highlights:
• Enjoy the colourful mix of colonial buildings and futuristic architecture in Central, hear offbeat stories about them, and find out how they shape the lives of Hong Kong people as powerful institutions.
• Share the stories of elderly stallholders and marvel at the variety of produce on sale in Hong Kong’s oldest open-air bazaar.
• See Chinese folk religious beliefs in action and hear stories that you won’t find in guidebooks at an important site of worship.
• Check out how pleasant Sheung Wan marries the old and the new as you feel the trendy vibes and visit various traditional Chinese trades.
Booking cutoff time: 6:00pm on the day before the tour