HONG KONG RESIDENTS TOURS

With travel restrictions in full force all over the world we have put together some very special tours of our Home Kong.

We have designed these tours for Hong Kong residents. They are a little bit different to our normal offering, which is aimed at tourists. These tours assume a basic knowledge of Hong Kong and delve deeper into the history, culture and local stories. We have also built in more visits to more local businesses in order to increase the amount of support going into the local community.

We are offering all residents a 10% discount on tours operated by Hello! Hong Kong. Please quote promo code RESIDENTS when booking.

Kowloon History and Michelin Food Tour | Hong Kong Island Food and Culture Tour | Cheung Chau Island History and Culture Tour | Chinese Ink Painting | Kayak Adventure

WHAT WE ARE DOING REGARDING COVID-19

In order to ensure the health and safety of all participants on our tours, as well as that of our staff the following requirements are in force: 

• All participants must sign a form confirming they have not tested positive for Covid-19, been in contact with anyone who has, or have travelled outside of Hong Kong in the last 14 days. 

• All participants must wear a mask at all times during the tour, except when eating. 

• All participants must regularly sanitise their hands throughout the tour. 

• We comply with the government rules on maximum group size at all times.

All of our staff comply with the above-mentioned requirements and we are ensuring that no tour guide is sick when leading a tour.

Over the course of the tour, we will undertake an in-depth exploration of Kowloon, discovering Michelin rated street food, immersing ourselves in the local culture and learning about Kowloon’s history. We’ll cover everything from the past to the present, explaining Kowloon’s transformation through to the modern day.

Starting in Wong Tai Sin we visit Hong Kong’s most popular temple to learn about the mix of religions underpinning Hong Kong’s culture. We will discover the importance of offerings and fortune telling. Everyone will have the opportunity to try Kau Cim (Chinese Fortune Sticks). Come prepared with a question as the sticks and our local fortune teller will have an answer for you!

We will then visit Kowloon Walled City Park, the former site of the notorious Kowloon Walled City slum. Here we will learn about Kowloon’s history including just how it became a part of the British empire and its transformation through to the modern day. We will find out who lived inside the Kowloon Walled City slum and discover how they made a living.

Our final stop is Sham Shui Po where we will embark on a Michelin rated street food tour! We start with a serving of pork and leek dumplings, thought to bring prosperity to the eater. Freshly made on site every day you will not find a better potsticker!

Next its a portion of silky smooth tofu pudding topped with a spoon full of cane sugar. This tofu is so good that even people that ‘do not like tofu’ love it! In business since 1893 these guys are genuine masters of their craft. 

Around the next corner is a local bakery that found its way into the Michelin Guide. Take you pick from bowl puddings, steamed sugar cakes, fried sesame seed balls and more. Heck, why not try them all! 

Ending our foodie exploration is a portion of cheong fun, or rice noodle roll. Doused in sweet sauce, sesame sauce and soy sauce this local comfort food will delight. Recommended by the Michelin Guide this is another local eat that you’ll be coming back for more of.

As we make our way around Sham Shui Po we’ll give you a better insight into the real Hong Kong and what life is like for the vast majority of the population, living outside of the expat districts.

PRICING

Small Group Tours run every Sunday at 9.30am with a maximum of 6 guests.

Adults $600. Children (6 to 11 years) $400. Use promo code RESIDENTS for 10% off these prices.

Private Tours run 7 days per week and can start any time from 9.30 am to 3 pm. Use promo code RESIDENTS for 10% off these prices.

The above pricing is for people aged 12 years and older. Children aged 11 years and under are HK$200.

Starting point: Wong Tai Sin MTR Station, Exit D (inside).

Inclusions: Food stops as described above. One fortune stick per person (optional).

Duration: 4 hours

This is a ‘residents adaptation’ of our Hong Kong food tour which won the TripAdvisor Travellers’ choice award last year.

Over the course of this four hour tour you will learn about the history of food in Hong Kong, from the traditional fare from Guangzhou to the interesting western crossover cuisine that started popping up in the 1950s as local chefs tried to produce cheap versions of British and Western favourites.

We start the day with a traditional Dim Sum breakfast in an old tea house in Sheung Wan. We find ourselves transported back to a bygone era as we sample the most authentic Dim Sum available in HK. This is the granddaddy of Dim Sum restaurants and the Dim Sum is still served via trolley service.

Our next stop is a family run Char Siu (BBQ Pork) shop. Here we will have a look at the kitchen and learn more about the cooking process of our beloved roast meats. They specialise in the sale of whole pigs but, don’t worry, we won’t make you eat an entire one!

Next on the itinerary is a dive into Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr Lam will explain the basic principles of TCM and share some insights into health. Everyone will have a health boosting herbal tea.

Our next stop is a family run Wonton Noodle shop that dates back to the 1960s and is recommended by the Michelin Guide. Wonton Noodles are a simple dish but one that only a true master can perfect. Let us tell you the story of a family feud that led to an intense wonton rivalry.

We will be finishing the tour with a cup of Milk Tea, perhaps the most pervasive legacy of British rule. It’s not everyone’s ‘cup of tea’ but it is a fascinating beverage with a wonderful back story. We will enjoy this with one of Fatty Patty’s (Chris Patten’s) favourites, an egg tart.

In addition to the food stops, we also call in at a speciality store to try some preserved ‘candies’ and at an old family-run Soy Sauce producer to learn about the ‘King of Sauces’. We will visit a local Dried Seafood Shop to take a look at the ingredients that are traditionally used in soups. Our aim is to show you how food and culture are deeply linked in Hong Kong.

This tour covers the Sheung Wan, Poho and Central districts of Hong Kong Island. We’ll be throwing in a good dose of history along the way too.

PRICING

Small Group Tours run every Saturday at 9.30am with a maximum of 6 guests.

Adults $600. Children (6 to 11 years) $400. Use promo code RESIDENTS for 10% off these prices.

Private Tours run 7 days per week and can start any time from 9 am to 1.30 pm. Use promo code RESIDENTS for 10% off these prices.

The above pricing is for people aged 12 years and older. Children aged 11 years and under are HK$200.

Starting point: Outside the IBIS hotel in Sheung Wan. 28 Des Voeux Road West.

Inclusions: Food stops as described above.

Duration: 4 hours

Discover the many secrets of Cheung Chau on this half day tour. Primarily known for its annual four-day bun festival the island also has a fascinating history of filled with smuggling and piracy, suicide and racial segregation.

Meeting at 9.30am at the Central ferry piers we take the 9.45 am fast ferry to Cheung Chau Island. Upon arrival we embark on a village stroll where we will try two of Cheung Chau’s most famous foods; the steamed bun of bun festival fame, and a freshly made mango mochi.

For those booking a private tour we can choose to explore the island on foot or by bike. Small group public tours will be conducted on foot.

Traversing the island we will visit a number of culturally and historically important buildings. At the Pak Tai Temple we will learn about the origins of the quirky bun festival and why rituals persist hundreds of years later. We will find one of the controversial Boundary Stones and decide if we think they represent racial or economic division. In a more gruesome twist we will find out why the island earned the nickname ‘Death Island’.

Returning to the centre of the village we will take a sampan tour around the western tip of the island. We will learn more about the most infamous privates of the South China Sea and their connections with Cheung Chau Island.

This tour finishes at approximately 1.30 pm to 2 pm depending on group walking speed. At the end of the tour you can choose to stay in Cheung Chau and enjoy lunch in one of the many waterfront restaurants, or return to Central with your guide.

PRICING

Small Group Tours run every Wednesday at 9.30am with a maximum of 7 guests.

Adults $550. Children (6 to 11 years) $375. Use promo code RESIDENTS for 10% off these prices.

Private Tours run 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Start time is flexible. Use promo code RESIDENTS for 10% off these prices.

The above pricing is for people aged 12 years and older. Children aged 11 years and under are HK$100.

Starting point: Central Ferry Pier Number 5.

Inclusions: Steamed bun, mango mochi, sampan ride.

Duration: 4 hours

In this 2-hour class, you will learn the skills and techniques of traditional Chinese ink painting and learn the key differences between Chinese and Western art.  

Have fun with your friends and family and experiment with different Chinese artistic tools and styles and learn how to make use of Chinese paintbrushes and rice paper. 

Hong Kong Residents will have:

• 20 minutes history of Chinese painting, and how it is different from Western painting

• Learn about the equipment and tools for traditional Chinese painting

• Warm-up exercises and simple painting

• Complete your bamboo painting

The instructor will guide you through the process of creating your very own bamboo-themed ink painting on rice paper that you can take it home afterward!

PRICING

Small-Group runs Tuesday 4:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am and 2:30 pm, Friday 10:00 am, Sat 10:00 am

*Please  email us to check the available slots

Private Class every Tuesday 10:30 am, Wednesday 6:00 pm, Thursday 10:30 am, Friday 3:00 pm ,Sunday 4:00 pm

*Minimum of 5 and a maximum of  8 people

Adult and Children (ages 10 above) $460 for both Private and Public class. If you are less than 5 people and would like a private class simply pay $2,300 ($460 X 5 places).

Inclusions: All material and equipment used in class and a freshly brewed tea

Duration: 2 hours

Getaway from the hustle and bustle of the crowds in the city and enjoy Hong Kong's island life. Specially designed for adventure seekers, this 5-hour activity with 2 to 3-hours water time, is perfect for both novice and experienced kayakers and is a great team building activity.

The kayaking activity starts in a sheltered bay which is good for learning paddle basics. Once comfortable paddling, participants will then paddle out of the bay. Rounding Vase Rock it quickly gets wild and deserted. Going further, we land on a tiny beach at Nam Wan and visit a Pak Tai Temple to learn a little of the spiritual heritage of this island.

Enjoy a day time paddle starting at 9:15 am or a sunset paddle start time determined by sunset.

PRICING

Adults $700 per person.

Starting point: Cheung Chau Ferry Pier (detailed directions will be sent after booking)

Inclusions:

• Lunch – only available on the day time paddle.

• All water refills (please bring a refillable bottle).

• Equipment: Use of the water sports equipment including life-jackets.

• Instructors/facilitators:- Experienced outdoor educators with great facilitation skills.

Duration: 5-hours