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Tsim Sha Tsui is endowed with marvellous museums, an unbeatable harbour setting and all the superlatives Central has to offer on a more human scale. Other assets include leafy parks, colonial gems and the most diverse ethnic mix in all of Hong Kong. Indigenous Yau Ma Tei is old Hong Kong at its most captivating – a mosaic of neon, night markets, guesthouses and martial-arts dens, while Mong Kok is all sardine-packed commercialism. In New Kowloon, a Buddhist nunnery and a Taoist temple beckon the spiritually inclined.
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Lantau Island: Giant Buddha at Po Lin, Tung Chung Cable Car
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Lantau Island, Hong KongYour friendly guide and expert driver will collect you from your Hong Kong hotel and transport you to the express ferry that will take you across Hong Kong Harbor to the shores of Lantau Island. Head to Cheung Sha Beach—the longest beach in the area—on a comfortable coach bus, then tour the fishing village of Tai O, where you’ll see traditional stilted home and learn more about daily local life. This Lantau Island Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong will then take you to the top of Ngong Ping Plateau where you’ll see the Tian Tan Buddha at Po Lin Monastery. This famous statue stretches more than 111 fee t (34 meters) high and is the largest seated, outdoor bronze Buddha on earth. Take a tour of Big Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery and savor a typical vegetarian meal at the monastery. This magnificent day ends as you travel from the mountain top by Ngong Ping 260 sky rail cable car to the Ngong Ping Plateau. The 25-minute trip offers up some of the most spectacular natural views and is not to be missed. Once you’ve arrived at Tung Chung Village you’ll make your way back to Hong Kong Island or Kowloon by coach bus.Duration: 8 hours
Hong Kong Island Half-Day Tour
Start your half-day tour of Hong Kong Island with hotel pickup, and head to the famous fishing village of Aberdeen. Here you'll see Hong Kong's junk-dwelling floating community, still very much a part of Hong Kong life. You have the option to board a sampan (at an additional cost), for a close-up view of waterborne life. Next up is a short visit to a well-known jewelry factory, where craftsmen fashion meticulous works of art from gold and gems. Then pass picturesque Repulse Bay on the way to your next destination, the famous Stanley Market, where you can pick up bargains at just a fraction of the price in town. Your tour of Hong Kong Island includes a tram ride for panoramic views of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the surrounding islands. With an eight-minute funicular railway ride, take in the sweeping vista of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers before you’re taken back to your hotel.
Hong Kong Big Bus 24- or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Hop aboard the open-top, double-decker bus at any of the 20 stops around Hong Kong to begin your hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. On board, enjoy informative audio commentary about the history of Hong Kong and gain insight into Cantonese culture and tradition. Based on the attractions you want to see, choose from three different routes: Hong Kong Island (Red Route), Kowloon (Blue Route) and Stanley (Green Route). Your ticket is valid for all three routes. With your provided map in hand, hop off the bus to explore by foot. Visit everything from traditional temples to historic colonial sites to contemporary shopping centers. Highlights include Lan Kwai Fong, Soho, Lascar Row, the Bird Market, Temple Street Market, the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of History and the world-renowned Hong Kong Cultural Centre. With your included one-way ferry ticket, enjoy one of Hong Kong’s most classic experiences: riding the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour. Ride from Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon to the Central Star Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island. This passenger ferry service has been linking Kowloon and Hong Kong Island since 1888. Carrying more than 70,000 passengers a day, the Star Ferry is one of the most popular things to do in Hong Kong! While in Aberdeen, enjoy a sampan ride around the harbor. Aboard a skiff propelled by two oars, have your camera ready as you weave past a floating village and around clusters of local fishing boats. A sampan ride is one of Hong Kong’s best cultural experiences. Your ticket also includes either a Peak Tram Sky Pass or admission to the Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck — your choice. Both offer superb views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s downtown skyscrapers. The Peak Tram is a funicular railway that runs from the Central district of Hong Kong Island to Victoria Peak; at the summit, you can dine, shop and enjoy scenic walks. Or, visit the Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, a 360-degree indoor observation deck on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong's tallest building. See the Itinerary below for a full list of stops on each route. Optional Upgrade: Big Bus Night Tour of KowloonA visit to Hong Kong would not be complete without experiencing the famous ‘Symphony of Lights’ illuminations and the neon spectacle of Nathan Road. This 1-hour panoramic night tour of Kowloon offers the best view of both. Ride through the bustling heart of Hong Kong and see Kowloon at its vibrant best: by night! If you’d like, you can finish your tour early and disembark at one of Kowloon’s bustling night markets to shop or sample local foods.
Hong Kong Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel with Meet and Greet
When making your booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Please check whether your hotel is in Kowloon or Hong Kong to ensure you choose the correct transfer option at time of booking. Your airport transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver in Hong Kong.Save the hassle and book your Hong Kong airport transfer now!Price is per person, based on maximum capacity of up to 6 persons per vehicle.Luggage allowance is one piece of standard sized luggage per person.
Hong Kong Shared Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel
When making your airport shuttle booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Please check whether your hotel is in Kowloon or Hong Kong to ensure you choose the correct transfer option at time of booking. Your airport transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver in Hong Kong. Save the hassle and book your Hong Kong Hotel to Airport transfer now! Seat-in-coach Airport Transfers applied to the following hotels : Hong Kong sideThe CharterhouseL Causeway Bay Harbour ViewCity GardenCosmo Hong KongMetropark Causeway BayDorsett WanchaiNovotel CenturyEmpire Causeway BayPark Lane, Pullman HotelEmpire Hotel WanchaiRosedale On The ParkExcelsiorSouth PacificHarbour Grand Hong KongThe Harbour ViewHarbour Plaza North PointWharney Guang Dong HotelKowloon sideBest Western GrandThe LanghamBest Western Plus KowloonLuxe ManorBP InternationalMarco Polo Hong KongButterfly On Prat KowloonMetropark KowloonCityviewMetropark MongkokCordis at Langham PlaceThe MiraEaton HotelNathan HotelEmpire KowloonNew World MillenniumEvergreen KowloonNovotel Nathan Road KowloonGatewayPark HotelGuangdong HotelPrince HotelHarbour Grand KowloonPrudential HotelHarbour Plaza MetropolisRegal KowloonHotel ICONRoyal GardenHoliday Inn Golden MileRoyal PacificHotel Panorama by RhombusRoyal PlazaHotel SavSheraton HotelImperialSilka Seaview KowloonIntercontinental Grand StanfordKimberleyStanford MongkokKowloon HotelKowloon Harbourfront HotelSalisbury YMCAKowloon Shangri LaSeat-in-coach airport transfer for the following hotels is valid only from 1130-1630 hrs : Harbour Plaza 8 Degree, Dorsett Mongkok, Rosedale Hotel Kowloon, Best Western Hotel Harbour View, Hotel Jen, Eco Tree Hotel, Island Pacific Hotel. For transfer outside these hours, and for flight landing at 10:00 hrs in the morning and/or for flight landing at 15:00 hrs in the afternoon, please book private transfer to your hotel.Note: Transfers are available to selected hotels, click "View Additional Info" for the hotel list - No transfers available to Express by Holiday Inn and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
Guangzhou (Canton) China Day Trip from Hong Kong
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Shekou, Shenzhen, GuangdongHop aboard a fast ferry and explore mainland China on this full-day trip from Hong Kong. Your guide takes you to some of the nation’s most iconic destinations, and to meet pandas at the Shenzhen Safari Park. Tour the thriving metropolis of Guangzhou and learn more about the Qin Dynasty’s terracotta warriors and their horses. Experience the beauty, history and excitement of China’s third largest city—formerly known as Canton—before returning by train. Lunch, transportation and visas are included in the cost of this half-day trip. • Full-day trip to mainland China from Hong Kong with a professional guide• Ride a fast ferry to Shekou Industrial Zone in Shenzhen • Observe a Chinese panda at Shenzhen Safari Park • See terracotta warriors from Xian at Shekou’s Exhibition Hall • Visit the children at a local kindergarten (not available during school holidays)• Take a guided afternoon tour of Guangzhou, including the Temple of Six Banyan Tree and Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall • Enjoy Chinese lunch at a local restaurant Duration: 14 hours