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The First Free Walking Tour in Hong Kong

Welcome to hk free walk, the pioneer of Free Walking tours in Hong Kong! Our experienced ambassadors are passionate about sharing Hong Kong's rich history and culture with travelers.

We offer two unique tours, one in Kowloon and one in Hong Kong Island, each giving a unique, comprehensive look at this vibrant city.Our expert guides will take you to the vibrant markets of Kowloon, the iconic Victoria Harbour, and the bustling streets of Hong Kong Island, allowing you to experience the city’s history, culture, and spirit first-hand.

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3 Days Hong Kong In-depth Tour with Escorted Walking Experience

There is no other way like walking presenting you the soul of a city in deeper dimension. This Hong Kong tour combined with several hours’ escorted walking experience that you can travel along Hong Kong’s historic timeline of more than a hundred years and savor the rich culture at your own pace . Step into the Central District to witness Hong Kong’s development from the 19th century right up until today. Garden Road is where most of the culturally significant buildings of the area abound and is steeped in Hong Kong’s rich heritage. However, these architectural gems take pride of place alongside many ultra-modern buildings designed by some of the world’s biggest names in architecture. The city’s colonial past comes to life on this walk, while also boasting the center of the current administration, including the residence of the chief executive, plus iconic buildings that house some of Hong Kong’s leading commercial and financial giants.

Apart from the interesting waking experience, you can explore in different way to see Hong Kong, like with Star Ferry to travel across Victoria Harbor, Peak Tram to ascend the highest points of Hong Kong Island, also get far away maddening crowds to seaside village to totally relax yourselves. You won’t leave any regrets in this Hong Kong in-depth tour! Come with us now!

•  Type : Private Tour
•  Tour Code : CD-HKT-03
•  Price : request
•  Trip Length : 3D/2N
•  Theme : Walking / Buildings

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

• Enjoy leisure but meaningful walk in Central District to know what Hong Kong happened in the past and where it may be going. Marvel different style of exotic buildings for deeper history and stories.
• Ride the legendary Peak Tram up to the highest point of Hong Kong Island at 544 meters and catch superlative panorama on Sky Terrace 428 - the whole Hong Kong is in front of you - a truly prosperous world-class metropolis.
• Get away from the bustling and hustling city to Repulse Bay and Aberdeen Fishing Village to imagine what Hong Kong used to be and how they build a rich community. Relax yourselves on the sandy beach and traditional sampan boats.
• Enjoy free afternoon or evening to do something special and try to meet a different Hong Kong when heading to Nan Lian Garden and Wong Tai Sin Temple where you can learn about Taoism and Buddhism and seek for good fortune!
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Day 1 Hong Kong Arrival Flight / Train / Cruise to Hong Kong

Ni Hao!  Welcome to Hong Kong, Asia’s World City. Upon arrival, your local guide is ready to meet you at the airport, train station, port or metro station. Then, you’ll be escorted to your hotel to check in. The rest of today is free on your own to explore this modern metropolis. Suggested Afternoon & Evening Itinerary  to Explore on Your Own : After a rest, you can pay a visit to  Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple . This Taoist temple is dedicated to a deified healer named Wong Tai Sin and it is said that when he was 15 an immortal taught Wong how to make a herbal potion that could cure all illness. This temple is famed for the many prayers answered “What you request is what you get” via a practice called kau chim. Enjoy the sincere atmosphere of praying and kau chim for good fortune. Later, move your steps to  Nan Lian Garden , an elegant Tang-style garden featuring a golden pagoda, a koi pond and a collection of bizarre rocks sourced from all over China. Enjoy your time in the beautiful  Chi Lin Nunnery  located close to the garden. Built in the style of Tang Dynasty, this Buddhist complex is a serene place with lotus ponds, bonsai tea plants, bougainvillea and silent nuns delivering offerings fruit and rice to Buddha or chanting behind intricately carved screens. In this evening, take a walk through Temple Street Night Market  which is the livest night market in Hong Kong. Whether you’re a fan of shopping or not, Temple Street is one place you’ll find everything from souvenirs to tiny trinkets and from clothes to footwear, bags and more. Browse different kinds of commodities and if you like, stop to sit and enjoy some delicious snacks. After the tour, get back to your hotel by yourselves.  Wong Tai Sin Temple Hall of Heavenly Kings in Chi Lin Nunnery

Day 2 Hong Kong City Exploration with Walking Experience (B) 2.5 Hour Walking Tour (Admiralty - HSBC Main Building) - Star Ferry - Avenue of Stars - Hong Kong Museum of History

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel and escort to the Admiralty MTR Station. Set off on your 2.5-hour walking tour in the Admiralty and Central area of Hong Kong. Start your visiting at Central Government Complex of HKSAR , the official residence of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. In the past, when Hong Kong was under British rule, it was the official residence of the Governors of Hong Kong from 1885 to 1997. Then, pass Flagstaff House  which is the oldest existing British-style building remaining in Hong Kong and now it has converted into the Museum of the Tea Ware displaying tea paraphernalia from a variety of periods. Continue your walking to the Peak Tram Station  where you can find out all about this old mode of transportation-turned attraction at the Peak Tram Historical Gallery. Follow your trip to The Helena May Building  for a look at the appearance and then stop to visit St. Joseph ’ s Church . Built in 1871, this church is a beautiful cathedral in the shape of a cross. If you want to pray, you can go inside for quiet prayer and meditation. You’ll pass by Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens  where locals would practice Tai Chi. Then, you’ll walk through Government House, Central Government Office East Wing, and St. John’s Cathedral. Continue your walking to Bank of China Tower  which is the work of the renowned Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei and at a height of 367.4 meters. Then, reach HSBC Main Building , the first building of its size in Hong Kong constructed entirely of structural steel without any reinforced concrete used in its inner core. Have a rest at Statue Square. Your morning walking is about to end. Then, head to the Central Pier for a relaxing journey with Star Ferry  to travel across Victoria Harbor. Star Ferry was rated by National Geographic as one of “50 Places of A Lifetime to Visit”. Enjoy the 10-minutes ride by the distinctive green and white ferry and snap some stunning pictures of the magnificent Hong Kong skyline onboard. Upon arrival at Tsim Sha Tsui pier, savor your stroll along the  Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Avenue of Stars  where offers resplendent views across Victoria Harbor to Hong Kong Island.  Later, you’ll be transferred to  Hong Kong Museum of History . The main attraction of this extraordinary museum is a permanent display called the Hong Kong Story. Walk through eight galleries complete with striking life-size replicas and dozens of multimedia displays and the exhibit takes you on a fascinating journey through the history that has shaped the city and its culture as well as the history of development of the territory from its earliest days to British rule and the reunification with China in 1997. After the visiting, get back to your hotel and have a good rest.  Visit Hong Kong Island by Walking Hong Kong Star Ferry Hong Kong Museum of History Hong Kong Bank of China Tower in Central District

Day 3 Hong Kong & Hong Kong Departure (B) Victoria Peak - Repulse Bay - Aberdeen Fishing Village - Departure

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Firstly, you’ll experience the quickest and most scenic way to reach up the highest point on Hong Kong Island (552 meters) -  Victoria Peak  by the legendary  Peak Tram  which has been operating for more than 130 years as one of the world’s oldest funicular railways. Ascend the Sky Terrace 428 observation deck to enjoy 360-degree spectacular panoramic views of the vibrant city - from the stunning skyline and Victoria Harbor to the tranquility of greenery landscape. If you like, enjoy a walk around and shoot some gorgeous photos. ( Optional Hiking Experience on Victoria Peak:  Enjoy 1.5-hour Peak Circle Walk starting from Sky Terrace 428 through Lugard Road and then Harlech Road. On the way, you’ll immerse in verdant lush plantation while enjoy vast sea view and amazing Hong Kong skyline.) Later, be driven far away from the bustling and hustling downtown area to “Hawaii of the Orient” -  Repulse Bay . This crescent-shaped stretch of sand is Hong Kong’s most famous beach with long coastline, soft sand, clean water and appropriate temperature and it is also home to some of its richest residents. Appreciate beautiful sea view and visit the Tin Hau Temple situated facing the sea. Continue your visit to  Aberdeen Fishing Village  where you will get an impressive insight of an old traditional fishing village to view the rows of old junks, sampans and private yachts. (Optional experience: if you like, try the sampan tour sailing on the peaceful harbor which would be a fun way to see parts of the floating village and their way of living.) After the tour, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in downtown area. (Note: If your time is tight and have no time to stay in Hong Kong, we can escort you to the airport, train station or port for leave. Feel free to tell us your plan.) Take the Peak Tram to the top of Victoria Peak View of victoria peak from Sky Terrace 428 Aberdeen Fishing Village The Sun-Drenched Sandy Beaches at Repulse Bay

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Guilin, the darling of tourists!

Guilin is famous for having the best landscape under Heaven which can be seen in three most popular places - Guilin , Yangshuo and Longsheng . Only 3 days are needed to get them all in a single trip. You will visit the essential sites in the city, enjoy a relaxing cruise along Li River , and have a pleasant time of countryside exploration in Yangshuo Town . Another highlight is the unique trip to Longji Terrace which is an ideal place for experiencing ethnic culture, hiking and photography.

Beijing , the 'forbidden' city, now is open to the world!

As the capital city of China for more than eight-hundred years, Beijing possesses rich cultural deposits of China. You will need at least 3 days to explore its best highlights. Here is the plan - Day 1 is for you to visit the imperial historical sites, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace ; Day 2 is to hike the magnificent Great Wall while Day 3 is for you to have a half-day visiting of the Temple of Heaven ,local Hutongs , and depart from the city.

The quotation for this trip is from Request Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons. 2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels. 3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2025. 4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1=RMB 7.00. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.

What's included?

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
• Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
• Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
• Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class) as listed in the itinerary;
• Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off;
• Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;
• All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
• Accident insurance;
• Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

• China visa;
• Personal expenses;
• Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
• Single Room Supplement;
• Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
• Recommended optional activities;
• Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;
• Excess Baggage Charges;
• Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

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Hi, Wonder.

Ok, my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise - we upgraded the room which we thot was very good and very well maintained. Even the bath towels are of good quality!

Special mention to our guide Lawrence from the ship - he was assigned to assist us since he could speak English - he was very good and made sure we understood the detailed itinerary. We’re very glad that he was there to help us all along the trip!

We think the pace of the tours were good, and the processes and organisation for embarkation etc were very well thought out, planned and executed. We also enjoyed the narration when the ship cruised through the gorges, I think it was also Lawrence who read out the English descriptions of the cruise and the features that we were passing.

If there was one complaint, perhaps it was that there are not enough lifts in the ship and they didn’t go to the top floor. I think this is especially for older tourists like me!

Thanks, I will certainly recommend your services to my friends and relatives.

Thank you for your kind assistance in organising the private tour for my group.

Firstly, I must said you are very responsible and trustworthy. As this was the first time we got China Discovery to arrange the above tour,

Highly Recommended for your reliability and the excellent service provided.

It was unfortunate that our trip coincided with China May Day holiday as most places of interests were crowded.

My personal opinion, the program could have been better spaced out especially for seniors.

The train from Chongqing to Xian arrived almost at midnight and we reached hotel about 1am. The departure from hotel to see the Terracotta the next morning was 06:30am. Too tight, we barely had 4hrs of sleep. It would be better if the visit to the Terracotta is in late morning or early afternoon. Unfortunately, my wife and I were unable to join the visit to see the terracotta as we find it very tiring after the long train journey from Chongqing. Had to give it a miss.

However, we did enjoy the Beijing tour very much especially with your guide Mr Jackson Liu. He was very cheerful and knowledgeable. Also very helpful.

Overall it was a very enjoyable trip and will definitely recommend my friends to seek your assistance if they are planning a China trip, My wife and myself will definitely engage your services in the near future for our next China tour.

Thank you again.

I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your team. We had a great time in China and we can’t wait to come back.

The last 4 of us are now at the airport waiting for our flight back to London. Everyone says hi and thank you.

thanks for your email. We‘re going back today in the evening.

We will definitely recommend the agency and you too. Everything worked out perfectly.

Best regards

Hello Rita,

the cruise was wonderful and perfectly organized. The best things were:

- perfect organization,

- nice Amie, who made me feel welcome,

- very good food; there were enough healthy things for me f.e. salad, fruits, vegetables,

- cappuccino in the bar

- perfect organized (optional) tours

There are some things I would change if I were you:

- Cappuccino should be included and available for breakfast ( I had to ask twice and then they brought it (for € 5, what is very expensive; the other days I went to the bar myself);

- my neighbours (cabin 408) were strong smokers and were smoking on the balcony all the time. The smoke came over to me (when the boat moves), so I couldnt sit on the balcony. Non-smoking should mean, that it is not for smokers. In Germany smoking is out and the people think very much about health. Moreover they were talking at 4.30 h, so I couldnt sleep anymore.

- the announcements in the cabin are annoying. I dont need it. The schedule is enough. I asked them to turn off the announcements and they did :-)

So, it was a wonderful experience and everything worked well.

Best regards from Germany

Dr. Sabine Kohley

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How Our Teams Serve you at China Discovery

"Highest Standards of Quality and Honesty" is the core value of each specialized team at China Discovery.

Eveyone in our company is working hard for only one goal, which is to ensure the highest level of service, luxury, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you return home.

1-on-1 Travel Consultant

Our travel consultants are professional, experienced and responsible, helping you from the very beginning to the end of your China trip!

After sending us an inquiry, one of our travel consultants will get back to you within 0.5~23.5 hrs. In the next few days, he/she will be working closely with you to formulate a customized tour plan, as well as providing professional suggestions based on your travel interests, time, and budget.

Beside, he/she will keep in contact with you during your entire tour in China, continually checking if everything is going well as planned.

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Local Tour Guides

Our local guide in every destination is not only very friendly, enthusiastic but also very informative and knowledgeable.

Once you arrive in the destination, the patient and punctual guides will pick you up and take you to get under skin of the city at your own pace. By in-depth discovery and explanation, they’ll show you more about the history, culture, customs and authentic local life. Throughout the journey, they're not only expert guides who take care of all the details but also fellow travelers who are dedicated to help you explore in comfort and style.

Our guides are passionate about what they do, and it shows all the way!

Local Drivers & Vehicle

Using our private transfer service makes you comfortable, relaxed and worry free all the way!

Our private service includes licensed drivers with many years’ driving experience and air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean and well-maintained cars/vans. Drivers are local, polite, friendly and helpful, taking you to your tourist sites, hotels, airport/train stations in safety. All kinds of vehicle are offered, and yours depends on the size of your group. Usually, we offer sedan cars, SUVs, business vans (MPV) and different types of buses, all with extra space for your luggage.

Our private transfer service guarantees you the highest comfort!

Comfortable & Homelike Hotels

In each destination, you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay in a great location!

The hotels we choose are based on star rating, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury 5 star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit for your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast with a wide choices.

If you have already got an ideal hotel, please feel free to tell our travel consultants and they'll book the hotel for you.

Have good sleep in our well-selected hotels in all the destinations of China.

Meals & Dining

We can satisfy all the dietary requirements no matter you want Chinese local food, western food, vegetarian food or muslin food.

The restaurants we will take you for lunch or dinner are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. They have very good sanitary conditions and the food is prepared fresh and clean.

There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to taste like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are interested in local food tasting.

All the dining options will satisfy your stomach!

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Most Important Hong Kong Travel Notes

Visa policy of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is different from that of Mainland China. Hong Kong provides visa exemption to certain certificate owners for any purpose of visiting, and visa/entry permit to citizens (ordinary passport holders) of 170 countries. Otherwise, you need to apply for and get a visa to go to Hong Kong as required. Note: A Chinese Visa is not valid for visiting Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, which are considered as third regions from mainland China. Check Hong Kong Visa Free Countries List & Visa-free Period >>

Hong Kong boasting the top busiest international airport among the world serves about 170 routes to overseas cities and regions in other continents, including New York, Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Toronto, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, etc. Every day, more than 1,000 flights take off at Hong Kong International Airport and need within 5 hours to reach half of the world’s population.

Besides, Hong Kong is very well connected with many cities in Mainland China. Travelers can board a flight to reach Hong Kong from Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and other nearly 50 cities. Also, Hong Kong West Kowloon Station creates new way to get there by high speed trains directly from other 44 cities in the Mainland, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Changsha, etc.

(a)Guangzhou to Hong Kong: Guangzhou launches more than 30 daily G trains every day from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Hong Kong, with a whole riding for only about 1 hour. (b) Shenzhen to Hong Kong: there are about 80 high speed trains depart from Shenzhen North Station and Shenzhen Futian Station there very frequently, which takes only 15-20 minutes to get to Hong Kong Kowloon downtown.

Several best ways are provided to travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, including high speed train, metro, coach/bus or private car.

● By high speed train: The most convenient and fastest way to go between. Travelers can take high speed train from Shenzhen Futian Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station or vice versa. Travelers need to be checked your valid documents at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station no matter you leave or enter Hong Kong. The high speed train journey takes only 14 minutes.

● By metro: Travelers can take Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line to arrive at Luo Wu Station. Then, go through the immigration at Luohu Port (06:30-24:00) to enter Shenzhen. It is suitable for independent travelers.

● By coach/bus: There are some cross-border buses serving from Huanggang Port to many stations in Hong Kong, including Wan Chai, Prince Edward, Kam Sheung Road, and Hong Kong International Airport. However, crossing this Huanggang Port by cross-border buses, you need to get off the bus when arrive at the port and go through the clearance procedure with all your luggage and belongings. After your customs clearance, come out from the customs building and get on the bus to Hong Kong. 

● By private car: If you go with China Discovery, we’ll normally use Huanggang Port or Shenzhen Bay Port to go through the immigration.

Both group tour and private tour are available in Hong Kong. You can choose your way to explore Hong Kong based on your time, interests and budget.

● Group tour: If you take a group tour, it means you’ll be picked up at an assigned place, hop on a big bus, enjoy sightseeing with other travelers and then be sent back at an assigned place. It is fixed with some routes, taking either half day or one full day. It is money-saving!

● Private tour: Going with China Discovery in private way, it means you’ll have your personal drivers and cars and be picked up at your hotel and visit the customizable sites/attractions and be sent back to your hotel. It is very flexible! Compared with group tour, it costs much higher.

If you want to explore Hong Kong with full enjoyment at a budget price, it is a good idea to combine group tour and private tour into “one”. You can choose half day group tour to see the classic sites on Hong Kong Island, or one day group tour to Lantau Island, local featured group to explore Kowloon, and the other time and sites to explore in private way. And if you like, you can see it on your own. For more itineraries design info, please contact our professional travel consultants.

Money & Currency: Hong Kong has its own official currency, called Hong Kong dollar. There are banknotes of HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500, HK$1000, and coins of 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, HK$1, HK$2, HK$5, and HK$10. Usually, the exchange rate is HK$1=USD0.128, HK$1=CNY0.88, HK$1=0.1027GBP. For convenience and better rate, it is suggested to exchange some Hong Kong dollars before you go.

Electricity, Voltage & Sockets: The standard in Hong Kong is 220v, 50Hz. And most hotel bathrooms also have outlets for 100v. Most outlets in Hong Kong are for three-pronged UK-style plugs. A power adapter is suggested to prepare for charging your mobile phones, cameras, tablets, etc. And that can be provided in some hotels or found in some supermarkets.

Languages: Chinese and English are both the official language of Hong Kong. Cantonese, Mandarin and English are all frequently used there. Nearly 90% people there speak Cantonese. However, as some people can speak English, especially many young people. Chinese and English are used for signs and notes (Cantonese, Mandarin and English for voice broadcasting on all MTR and most public buses), it is easy to travel in Hong Kong for a foreign visitor.

Hong Kong houses an extremely large quantity of accommodation in downtown and suburb areas. Kowloon and Hong Kong Islands offer more options and are largely more chosen by travelers and business visitors. From world top luxury 5-6 star hotels, to average comfortable hotels to budget homestay and cheap hostels and even berths can be found galore, especially at Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Central, Causeway Bay, Admiralty, Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, etc.

For most first-timers to Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui is a top choice, where fabulous view of the Victoria Harbor, many shopping centers and museums are within short distances. Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei are good to savor Hong Kong local culture with famous Ladies Market, Temple Market and a good portion of budget hotels. Causeway Bay offer many reputable accommodations and is favored for shopping and family visitors. To seek the night life and left historical feature from the colonial era, Central should be at the top of your list.

Many travelers choose to do one day tour from Hong Kong to Macau by ferry. Macau is a popular tourist destination, where a cluster of eye-pleasing heritage building relics, rich types of flavoring food and snacks, strong atmosphere of traditional China and Western world, etc. can be savored handy. Usually, visitors take a fast ferry from Central or Tsim Sha Tsui to Taipa or Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal to start the one-day exploration to the Ruins of St. Paul Cathedral, Senado Square, Section of Old City Wall, A Ma Temple, and Border of Gate and try some tasting Portuguese and Macao food, such as the Portuguese egg tarts, etc. And then, you can take a ferry back to Hong Kong or fly to your next destination very easily. 

China’s Greater Bay Area covers Hong Kong, Macau and nine cities in Guangdong Province (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing). Among all the cities and routes, Hong Kong - Macau - Shenzhen - Guangzhou is the most popular way to see all the highlights in the bay area, taking about 8 days.

Different people come to Hong Kong for different reasons. No matter you are businesspersons, family with kids, foodies, layover transiting, Hong Kong has something to offer. To travel beyond Hong Kong, you can head to Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai, Xian, Beijing and other destinations in China. Please feel free to tell us any idea you are thinking about, and our professional travel expert from China Discovery will help you plan your Hong Kong China trip with sincerity and rich experience and knowledge!

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I had managed to get something incredibly rare whilst on our Family Round-The-World Trip , a day to myself! The rest of the family was visiting a friend who lived in Hong Kong, so the day was all mine to do with as I pleased!

Quite often I would use time like this to work or do some travel planning. But I felt that, even though we had been in Hong Kong for a few days, we had only scratched the surface.

So I wanted to grab the opportunity to explore more instead.

We often create self-guided walking tours and so I decided this would be something I would do alone today. I had a day, how much could I squeeze in!

I began early, quietly creeping out of our apartment being careful not to wake the rest of the family.

I grabbed some snacks and coffee from across the street to go as knew I wanted to enjoy my breakfast over looking Hong Kong, which was going to be my first stop.

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Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak , or just ‘The Peak’ as locally known, is exactly what it sounds like. A large hill, around 500m high , that overlooks Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline as well as the ocean.

You can get to the top by walking, bus, taxi or taking the famous Peak Tram .

I went for the tram due to the remainder of my day already involving a lot of walking. The rest of the family did the walk on another day saying it was a pleasant and an easy one, so you can take that option if you prefer.

Getting the tram is easy. You can purchase tickets at the box office at the bottom station or online at The Peak website . It is also often included in various packages and tours.

If you have an Octopus Card , you can just swipe through the turnstile when you arrive. Which will save you queuing at the box office in busy times.

An Octopus card is a top up pre-pay car used for lots of things around the city, especially public transport. It makes getting about very easy so would highly recommend purchasing one as soon as you get into Hong Kong. You can purchase them in most metro stations and some convenience stores.

As I had arrived very early there were no ques and only me and a couple of other people waiting. But later in the day it can get very busy with long waiting times.

Most people want to be on The Peak for sunset so mid afternoon is the busiest time.

The tram departs about every 10-15 minutes . And it’s a really great way to get to the top.

It is an old fashioned style tram running on a very steep track and the novelty is fun and the views are amazing as you ascend.

The top of Victoria Peak itself has numerous attractions and things to do.

With lots of green and wooded walks as well as more commercial attractions such as a mall , cafes and a Madame Tussauds . Most of the commercial attractions. If you’re heading there early they may not yet be open.

But it’s also a great place to just find a quiet spot, have some breakfast and overlook Hong Kong as it wakes up. Maybe then amble around some of the park before heading back to the tram to descend.

The views really are amazing even though it was a slightly murky day when I arrived. And it was very quiet for me due to the time. So would recommend getting there early and having the majority of the place to yourself.

Hong Kong Park & Edward Youde Aviary

When you alight the tram at the bottom terminus, you are just around the corner from Hong Kong Central Park .

This is a nice little park to have a stroll around and has a cool fountain that you can walk through.

It also has a really nice aviary to explore. Which is completely free .

With an array of colourful birds. Most of them were feeding when I arrived so got to be up close and personal with a number of them.

Golden Bauhinia Square & Victoria Harbour

Golden Bauhinia square is home to the Golden Blooming Flower , which is an iconic landmark. Marking the site where the territory was handed over from us Brits in 1997 .

Once you’ve seen the flower you can take a walk along the promenade, seeing Victoria Harbour in all it’s glory to our next stop.

Central Mid-Level Escalators

The mid-level escalators are novel attraction in Hong Kong, being the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world.

It was built to help commuters and is a series of separate escalators with numerous entry/exit points. So you can hop in and out of the system where you please.

It’ a quirky and fun way to get about and will give your legs a bit of a rest from the walking.

There is also some great art to look at along on the outside of the escalators. And there are numerous shop and restaurants dotted all along the route.

Ser Wong Fun (for some snake soup!)

Time for lunch and if you have ever wanted to try snake then Hong Kong may be the place.

It is pretty common in Hong Kong with a few different places selling it.

I went for ‘Ser Wong Fun’ as it was just off one of the exits from the escalator and one of the more affordable options (as snake is not cheap). With the snake soup being around 100HKD (£10) .

The soup also has other ingredients in it such as chicken and crispy fried wonton skins .

I was a little dubious about how much snake was actually in it, but after a bit of digging I realised there was a reasonably fair amount.

The snake itself didn’t actually taste that different to the chicken! But a bucket list food ticked off non-the-less.

Man Mo Temple

Man Mo Temple is one of the oldest in Hong Kong, dedicated to the God of War and Literature . You often find students in here praying for success in academia.

It has hundreds of hanging incense. It is free to enter and photos can be taken, with no strict dress code, but obviously be respectful.

Ferry Across Victoria Harbour

It’s always nice to get on the water, so take a stroll down to the main ferry port and get the ferry across to Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier .

This is a short ferry ride and is a nice way to see Victoria Harbour from another angle.

Tickets can be purchase at the port, but again the easiest way will be if you have an Octopus card and just swipe through the turnstile.

They leave around every ten minutes and take about 10-15 minutes to cross .

There a few ferry ports here so ensure you go through the the appropriate one for Tsim Sha Tsui. But they are clearly signposted so it’s pretty easy.

Kowloon Park

We’re now on the peninsula part of Hong Kong in the Tsim Sha Tsui area where there is a huge park named Kowloon Park .

There’s lots of gardens and lakes to walk around.

If you’re lucky you may be able to witness one of the martial arts performances that are held in the park regularly.

Another good place to have a snack, finding a nice quite patch to sit and eat whist you watch the world go by.

Avenue of the Stars

Stroll down to the Avenue of the Stars , which is similar to Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. With hand prints, stars and statues immortalising various famous names.

It’s a nice wonder down the promenade, this time looking across to the side where the majority of the day was spent.

You can grab some food from one of the many venders ready for the light show, the final stop of the day.

Symphony of Lights Show

Every night a free light show is performed on both sides of the harbour named the Symphony of Lights .

The sky scrapers are lit up with lights and lasers that flash across the sky in sync with music from speakers dotted along the promenades.

It starts at 8.00pm lasts about 15 minutes .

It is completely free, you just need to find a good spot on the promenade where you can sit and enjoy.

Get there a few minutes early to get your spec. Try to be near one of the speakers you’ll see dotted about so you can hear the music, but it is quite loud so you don’t have to be right on top of one.

This is where I reunited with the family at the end of my day. I had certainly seen a lot more than I usually would with the kids in tow and was quite impressed with myself, but also pretty tired.

We sat and watched the show before heading back to our apartment, which of course was a twenty minute walk away!

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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.

We are known for our wonderful storytelling . We make what might otherwise be dry history lessons into memorable experiences , rooted in Hong Kong’s people and culture. Our skills transcend the real and virtual world, and allow us to curate equally engaging journeys both offline and online . Our walking tours are well loved by travellers, corporates, schools, families, and locals alike.

Coming from a variety of professional backgrounds, each of our knowledgable guides has plenty of personal stories to share about this fair city. Most importantly, they all live a shared passion to promote Hong Kong beyond what's in the usual guidebooks.

Our vision does not stop there. While we are not an NGO, we are a company with a strong social mission. Despite our small scale, we are an influential advocate for heritage conservation and driving social changes . In 2016, our team successfully lobbied for a Grade 1 historic building status for State Theatre in North Point, helping preserve one of the city's most important theatrical venues.

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.

Walk in Hong Kong is born!

State theatre conservation: achieved grade i historic building status, hsbc youth business gold award, hong kong lgbt+ inclusion index top sme employer award, collaborating with the hong kong tourism board in creating the old town central campaign, first hang lung young architects program completed, sham shui po hong kong tourism board campaign, earned tripadvisor certificate of excellence hall of fame status, pioneered hong kong's first online live virtual tours, achieved hong kong awards for industries: innovation and creativity certificate of merit with our online virtual tours.

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:

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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

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

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!

Managing Director

Chicago, Shanghai, Poland, and Switzerland before returning home. She was working for the world's largest online travel agent before finding her true calling in leading walking tours. Wherever she can, Olivia enjoys incorporating her passions in Wing Chun, swing dancing, pottery, and sketching into her tours.

Project and Marketing Manager

After studying Journalism and Communications at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, she entered the tourism industry as a travel consultant, excelling in travel arrangement, sales, customer service, and marketing communications. With 7+ years of experience, Carmen is a gifted connector and global citizen with an infectious enthusiasm for adventure. She creates unforgettable travel experiences and brings people together with her unwavering commitment to excellence.

Samson is passionate in exploring the lesser-known parts of Hong Kong while carrying his camera, and wishes to present the authentic faces of Hong Kong to the tourists through his lens. If he were a time traveller, Samson would live in post-World War 2 Hong Kong, a legendary era full of opportunities, dreams and memorable events.

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enjoys cultural immersion and values self-discovery! Passionate in heritage and culture, Joyce was involved in different research projects in India and mainland China with a bachelor degree in Architectural Conservation.

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is a fanatic of local pop culture, especially the glamorous 80’s of Hong Kong. With great passion in tourism, Lesley loves travelling to different cities, dedicated to exploring various living styles.

Holding a degree in Hotel and Tourism Management, Lesley is eager to help everyone retrieve their memories, and discover the beauty of Hong Kong.

Jack spends most of his time going to cinema alone and exploring new songs in Spotify, and he is passionate to share his love of movie and music with you! The more Jack reads about the story of Hong Kong, the more he realises that he doesn’t know his beloved city enough. Therefore, he chose to be a tour guide so as to dig deeper into the history of his community.

William has dedicated himself to something that he is truly passionate after retirement — nature and culture. He has since become a very popular tour guide with extensive knowledge in heritage, military history, wildlife and photography. He is also professionally trained in nursing — you will be in good hands when you are with him!

A student of history and translation, he is able to provide profound background information for foreign tourists and explain from their cultural perspective. Apart from being a historian, he is also an active politician, having served as a campaign manager in the 2019 District Council Election.

With her extensive knowledge in art, architecture and history, she would love to visit the 1910s to 1930s, experiencing the rich history from Gilded Age to the Jazz Age and witnessing splendour from Art Nouveau to Art Deco.

As an outdoor enthusiast and lifelong learner, Miranda has dedicated her career to education and leading walking tours. She is a Level III kayak instructor as well as an Accredited Geopark Guide. She has a rich and diverse understanding of our city's geology, ecology, culture and history.

Annie gained her professional experience in the finance sector working for several international banks. While pursuing work-life balance, Annie discovered her passion for Chinese culture and slow living, and has since branched off from her corporate life to the joys of Chinese tea, Chinese calligraphy and ink paintings. Annie loves to share with her guests the fascinating path of Hong Kong's unique Eastern and Western influence and the joy of discovering the Lion Rock spirit of the old Hong Kong community.

In addition to being a nurse, he is also an experienced tour guide. Through reading, watching documentaries and visiting heritage sites, Anson has developed his enthusiasm for local and world history. Anson is also a rookie radio broadcaster involved in RTHK program Young Politician !

While he was in university, Ken joined the Tai O Heritage Hotel Youth Ambassadors Program for three consecutive years. This became the opportunity for him to become a trainee, then a tour guide for Walk in Hong Kong. Not only is he passionate about leading tours, Ken is also a keen supporter of education through drama.

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She also enjoys all the fun things, from gallery hopping, watching live gigs and trying out new restaurants. Having lived in Sydney for ten years, Janice is an avid craft beer drinker, particularly fond of day drinking on Sunday afternoons. You would be in luck to go on a pub crawl with her - she would take you to places that you have never even heard of!

He teaches local history and culture at vocational education centres as a part-time instructor, and also educates Hongkongers about our ecology. Little do we know that he is also a military modelmaking hobbyist who enjoys creating miniature battle field scenes.

Trained in geography, she is a Recommended Geopark Guide (R2G). Liz loves everything from animals, plants to constellations. Attend one of her tours, and you will be able to understand abstruse geography lessons through lively and interesting stories!

worked in Beijing for two years and visited Taiwan over 65 times! She has worked in marketing and translation for over a decade. With a postgraduate degree in psychology, Megan values mindfulness and loves to meditate — she is also a NGH Certified Hypnotist!

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Despite his young age, Oskar knows more about Hong Kong than most elders who have lived here for decades. In his spare time, Oskar likes to explore bars, galleries and underground music scenes in Hong Kong, providing much needed essential information for our tours!

The fresh graduate of business was the organizer of a TEDx event in his university. He values conversation and mutual understanding, and this particular passion has led him to become a guide for Walk in Hong Kong, showing travellers from all over the world around his favourite neighbourhoods of Kowloon City and Wong Tai Sin.

As a tutor for local history and culture in one of Hong Kong's leading training centres, she aspires to inspire young people to learn more about Hong Kong's uniqueness and quirkiness.

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Trained as a geographer, she is not only interested in exploring Hong Kong's unique topography and cultural heritage, but is also passionate in building friendships around the world. Meiling is also a climate-change advocate and vivid storyteller capable of switching voices and telling stories through her singing and performances!

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Not only does she curates most of our social media posts, Ling is also a “slasher” who serves as our event photographer. Her lazy and very-human cat, Lo-baan (boss), is also occassionally featured in our social media posts and has attracted his very own fans!

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In 2013, Walk in Hong Kong was established by a group of friends who had a passion for traveling. Their aim was to explore the cultural stories of their hometown and design engaging walking tours. Now, after ten years, we interviewed three of the co-founders to hear their reflections on the past decade and their … Read more

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Walking Tours in Hong Kong

Surprisingly compact, Hong Kong is an easy city to explore on foot. If it weren't for the harbor, you could walk everywhere. If, for example, you're in the Central District and want to have dinner in Causeway Bay, you can walk there in less than an hour, passing through colorful Wan Chai on the way. Causeway Bay is good for exploring thanks to its many shops patronized by locals, a street market, a Japanese department store, Times Square shopping complex, and restaurants. Another great place for walking is Sheung Wan in the Western District just west of Central, fascinating because it encompasses a wide spectrum of traditional Chinese shops, from chop makers to ginseng wholesalers. If you like panoramic views, nothing can beat the hour-long circular walk on Victoria Peak.

On the other side of the harbor, a walk up Nathan Road from the harbor to the Yau Ma Tei subway station takes less than 30 minutes, although you might want to browse in some of the shops and department stores along the way. For easy strolling with great views of the harbor, walk along the waterfront promenade that stretches from the Star Ferry all the way through Tsim Sha Tsui East.

Be forewarned that sidewalks and streets can be crowded at the end of the work day as people rush to buses and subway stations for trips back to the suburbs.

What follows are four recommended strolls. If you're interested in additional self-guided walks throughout Hong Kong, be sure to pick up the free HKTB pamphlet called Hong Kong Walks, which covers points of interest in Central, the Western District, Wan Chai, Shau Kei Wan (location of the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence), Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, and Wong Tai Sin and Kowloon City districts. For more information, contact the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB; tel. 852/2508 1234 ). You can also download the pamphlet at HKTB's website, www.discoverhongkong.com.

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The Urban Renewal Authority (URA), the city’s redevelopment body, has announced a series of free “citywalk” tours in Central and Sheung Wan to showcase Hong Kong’s history and vibrance.

The body will hold 40 guided tours in October catering to over 500 local residents or tourists, URA’s managing director Wai Chi-sing said on Sunday.

These tours will highlight the URA’s redevelopment projects as well as historic spots, shops and street art in Central and Sheung Wan, Wai said.

The tours will feature the three themes – history and architecture; food and community; and art and culture.

The URA will recruit and train tour guides, targeting Central and Sheung Wan residents in particular, Wai added.

The Central and Sheung Wan neighbourhood is home to a number of the URA’s completed redevelopment projects, including Central Market and Pak Tsz Lane Park near PMQ. It is also the site of a 67,200 square metres redevelopment project in the vicinity of Peel Street and Graham Street. The redevelopment involves plans for residential buildings, courtyard spaces, a multi-purpose activity hall, a hotel and other structures.

Citywalk, a style of tourism that promotes exploring the city on foot and taking photos, has become popular especially among mainland Chinese tourists in the post-pandemic era .

“While conducting urban renewal projects, the URA not only strives to improve people’s living conditions and quality, but to bring vibrance to old communities with different approaches, to strengthen connections among different stakeholders and enhance a community’s uniqueness… thereby boosting the district’s economy and support the development of tourism,” Wai wrote in Chinese.

The Central and Sheung Wan tours will be part of the project’s pilot scheme. The managing director said he also hoped to hold tours in other parts of the city after the scheme, including in Kowloon City and the Flower Market – both districts with large-scale URA redevelopment projects.

‘Urban decay’

Established in 2001, the URA was granted powers by the government to purchase land from private owners and sell land to developers to address “urban decay” and improve living conditions in old districts.

Over the past 10 years, it has been accused of transforming places of culture and history into homogenous shopping malls and high-end residential estates in the process of redevelopment.

Its recent proposal to redevelop the Flower Market district in Mong Kok triggered criticism from residents, florists, scholars, pro-establishment lawmakers who have questioned the looming commercialisation and expressed concern that the project could destroy the vibrancy of the century-old market .

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