About Walk in Hong Kong
Walk in Hong Kong is the city’s leading cultural enterprise. We specialize in curating memorable experiences — be it tours or immersive events, in-person or virtual — that tell the mesmerizing stories of our bustling metropolis.
Our vision
Build something that Hong Kong has never seen before.
Walk in Hong Kong began life in 2013 as a startup aiming to introduce walking tours to Hong Kong. Over the past few years, we have created a number of firsts — we have led Hong Kong’s first wheelchair-friendly walking tour, designed Hong Kong’s first gamified walking tour, and organized Hong Kong’s first secondary school level architectural education programme. Entrepreneurial spirit is deeply embedded in the company’s DNA.
Our Team
Nurses, architects, government officials, academics... Our tour guides come from all walks of life, yet they share the same passion — telling you the city's mesmerizing tales (we do have a certified hypnotist on board!) and their own equally fascinating stories. Learn more about our co-founders, team members and some of our guides here:
(Kudos to Rayman Cheuk - Photographer for the great photos!)
Paul Chi-yuen Chan
Co-founder & CEO
An erstwhile academic, a former ministerial aide, and a man of finance in his previous incarnation, Paul is principally an avid traveller. Outside of work, he can be found temple or village-hopping. By founding Walk in Hong Kong, Paul is determined to show the world that his home turf is not just a fishing-village-turned-metropolis, since there are actually more mesmerizing stories to tell!
Haider Kikabhoy
Co-founder
Born into a family of natural storytellers, Haider grew up spellbound by the tales he heard from Hong Kong’s past century. He stalks the city’s streets in an imagined time machine, bent on resurrecting fabled buildings from the ashes of time. Whimsical and wry, his walks are a jukebox of Hong Kong’s eccentricities.
Chung-wah Chow
Co-founder
Chungwah is a travel writer in both English and Chinese. She’s co-authored Lonely Planet guides to Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, as well as written for the BBC, CNN and various Asian media outlets. She enjoys ikebana, chado and yoga. As a careful yet adventurous traveller, she explores haunted house at midnight, challenges herself for a volcano excursion and graveyard is on her top visit list!
Olivia
Managing Director
Carmen
Project and Marketing Manager
Samson
Joyce
Project Officer
Lesley
Communications and Project Manager
Jack
Guide
William
Guide
James
Guide
Audrey
Guide
Miranda
Guide
Annie
Guide
Anson
Guide
Ken
Guide
Alumni
Janice
Project Officer
Francis
Guide
Liz
Guide
Megan
Guide
Oskar
Project Manager
Rosen
Guide
Stephanie
Guide
Meiling
Brand Manager
Ling
Social Media Strategist
Blog
Retracing Nathan Road — A Silhouette of the Past
Right now the biographical film Anita is the biggest hit in the city. The movie depicts the life of the Canto-pop diva Anita Mui and takes us back to the 1970s and ‘80s heyday in Hong Kong. The movie reconstructs the colourful and alluring night view of the old Nathan Road. Looking at the splendid neon signs and the nostalgic theatres on the movie screen, it brings back the memories of the bygone era.
The “Charismatic Vulgarism” in Cantopop Music
Featuring self-mockery in songs, however, may not be as ground-breaking as one might think. Contrary to the view that Hong Kong Pop music scene has be…
Walk in Hong Kong lodges submission on Bishop Hill service reservoir grading
Press Release The Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) resolved unanimously in its regular meeting in March to grant Grade 1 historic building status to t…
Group advocates monument status for Bishop Hill service reservoir
A group of heritage conservationists, architects and urbanists today called on the heritage authorities to declare the Bishop Hill service reservoir a monument, following a study that established its exceptional heritage value. The Bishop Hill Service Reservoir Heritage Assessment is the result of a crowdsourced research effort. Since the century-old underground facility came to light late last year, the team had extensively studied historical records as well as a large amount of relevant information circulated online.
Walk in Hong Kong’s Suggestions for Post-1950 Buildings Assessment Exercise to Antiquities Advisory Board
Mr Douglas So, JP Chairman, Antiquities Advisory Board 18 December 2020 Further to the letter “Walk in Hong Kong makes three heritage protection calls ahead of AAB’s brainstorming session on post-1950 buildings assessment” that we sent to the Antiquities Advisory Board on 9 December 2020, we would like to add several suggestions for the post-1950 … Read more
Walk in Hong Kong makes three heritage protection calls ahead of AAB’s brainstorming session on post-1950 buildings assessment
Mr Douglas So, JP Chairman, Antiquities Advisory Board 9 December 2020 Dear Mr So, As the Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) prepares to meet for a brai…
5 Weird Potato Chip Flavours Only Available in Hong Kong
And a series of very scientific experiments to rank them! Human beings have been collectively staying home for an unprecedentedly long period of time. In our boredom, we have been pushed to do things we did not imagine doing before, such as whipping cream for 400 times (dalgona coffee), talking to sourdough starter like it’s … Read more
WiHK calls on AMO to provide Post-1950 Buildings Assessment update
To: Ms Susanna Siu, Executive Secretary, Antiquities and Monuments Office Walk in Hong Kong calls on AMO to provide comprehensive update on “Preparatory Work for the Assessment of Post-1950 Buildings” Walk in Hong Kong (WIHK), a local cultural enterprise, is writing to the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) to enquire about the progress of its … Read more
New Trailer Video: What Do Ghosts Eat? Wan Chai Ghosts and Food Tour
Explore Hong Kong’s traditional beliefs and delicious treats with us! Check out our latest trailer video, and join our wickedly fun tour once the pandemic is over!
5 Must Watch Local Horror Classics For This Halloween!
Halloween is just around the corner. Not everyone likes partying out all night long. Some of us prefer staying at home binging horror movies. Let’s be…