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Money World – How did Hong Kong get so Rich?
Money World – How did Hong Kong get so Rich?
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Money World – How did Hong Kong get so Rich?

Step into the business world of Central and understand Hong Kong's financial lifeline

How did Hong Kong get so rich?

Explore how Hong Kong transformed from a small fishing port to an international financial center by visiting key business landmarks in Central, learning about the rise and fall of local and foreign companies, and understanding Hong Kong’s financial history.

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Tour overview

  • Look back at the earliest foreign merchant houses and financial institutions in Hong Kong and their relationship with the British administration.
  • Chart the rise of pawn shops, ngan ho (private banks) and modern banks that were financed by the local Chinese business elite
  • Discover some of the lesser-known facets of the money world in Central, such as where bankers and tycoons go to exchange market secrets and strike mind-blogging deals, as well as how feng shui has shaped the architecture of the city’s financial powerhouses.
  • Hear dramatic tales such as the 1965 bank run, bungled crimes and era-defining business takeovers.
  • Ascend to a nice vantage point for a panorama of Central and to survey the changing fortunes of some of the city’s biggest corporations.

Hong Kong’s transformation from a fishing port into a global financial hub is a story that is as complex as it is fascinating. A look at the rise and fall of British, Hong Kong, and mainland Chinese companies, as well as Hong Kong’s powerful property developers, will show how cut-throat the world of business and finance in Hong Kong is.

On this walking tour in Central, we’ll visit some of the key landmarks of wealth in this city, as well as some lesser-known cogs of the money machine, and explain the colorful stories that make Hong Kong the international centre of finance that it is today.

Selected highlights

Some of the points of interest include:

Statue Square

Statue Square

The public pedestrian square in Central built entirely on reclaimed land at the end of the 19th century.

HSBC Main Building

HSBC Main Building

Founded in 1865, it is one of the three commercial banks licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to issue banknotes for the Hong Kong dollar.

The Landmark

The Landmark

Explore what role British merchant house plays in our lives nowadays.

Tak Wing Pawn Shop

Tak Wing Pawn Shop

Pawnbroker's trade is a rare emblem of stability in the fast pace city of Hong Kong.

Hang Seng Bank Head Office

Hang Seng Bank Head Office

A Hong Kong based bank which established the Hang Seng Index as a public service in 1969 and this stock market index is now the primary indicator of the Hong Kong stock market.

Tour Information

  • We reserve the right to make changes to the information, prices and itineraries of the tours as set out in our website and all printed promotional materials. Provided that such changes have been made prior to the confirmation of a booking, such changes shall be binding on the participants.
  • Any information or advice provided by us on matters including but not limited to walking routes, climate, clothing, travel documents, baggage, special equipment, etc. is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of us.
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Bad Weather Policy

  • If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued three hours before the tour starts, the tour will be canceled.
  • If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during the tour, the tour will be canceled immediately.
  • If the tour needs to be canceled due to other adverse weather conditions, we will contact you by phone at least 2.5 hours before the tour. (If there is no response, we will follow up with an SMS or email.)
  • If the tour is canceled due to adverse weather on the day, we will work with you to reschedule a new date within six months from the original tour date.

Tour Reminder

  • Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the walk. Bring an umbrella, a bottle of water and some snacks just in case.
  • Each participant may bring their own 3.5mm plug headphone if they have one for the wireless transmitter/receiver system which will be used on the tour. The guide will provide them a new one otherwise, but for hygienic and environmental reasons participants are strongly suggested to bring their own earphones if possible.
  • There is a possibility that our organization may take photographs or videos during the guided tour, and these captured images or footage may be used for future promotion and publicity. If participants do not agree with this arrangement, please inform the tour guide or organizer during registration and on the day of the event.
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