Hong Kong is best known as a centre for big business but scattered among its gleaming corporate towers it is possible to find small, independent companies that specialize in traditional trades. These companies are closely linked to Hong Kong's history, and is woven into the city's cultural fabric. They're part of what gives Hong Kong its unique aesthetic and atmosphere.
Times are changing, though. Many of these businesses have no succession plans and anticipate closure. As these elements of its heritage disappear, Hong Kong edges ever closer to becoming another generic global city. In this walk, we will visit a number of these disappearing trades, the last masters of some of Hong Kong's home-grown industries. With the end in sight for many, we go out to hear their stories and learn about their ways of life, before they are lost for ever.
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[KONG-cation] The Disappearing Victoria City Walk | Walking Tour (3.5 hours)
The Highlight
· Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park - Local Green Lifestyle Spot
· Paper Offering - Paper offering industry and its Guinness world record
· Dried Seafood Market and its history – How they get there where they are and how it is connected to Hong Kong’s modern economy
· QiPao Tailor - The last master of a Shanghai heritage in Hong Kong
· Kwong Fuk Ancestral Hall – From opium trade & Chinese labour trade to international trade
The Experience
- Gather at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (Outside of the Swimming Pool)
- Paper Offering
- Dried Seafood Street
- QiPao Tailor
- Kwong Fuk Ancestral Hall
- Letterpress Printing
- Dismiss at PMQ
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Cantonese
- English
Itinerary
- 10:00西營盤港鐵站 B1 (路面)集合
- Paper Offering - Paper offering industry and its Guinness world record
- Dried Seafood Market and its history – How they get there where they are and how it is connected to Hong Kong’s modern economy
- Kwong Fuk Ancestral Hall – From opium trade & Chinese labour trade to international trade
- Letterpress Printing – Who would be in their right mind to continue this?
Price Details
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- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher along with your passport or ID at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
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The number of participants and details may be adjusted according to the latest anti-epidemic measures of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
This product implements the anti-epidemic measures prescribed by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Participants should comply with relevant measures, including the use of the "LeaveHomeSafe" app.
Date and timing of the schedule might be amended by the tour guide on spot depending on the traffic, weather, and environmental condition, etc. to ensure the tourists’ safety.
Itineraries are subject to be changed without prior notice due to demonstrations, strikes, transportation changes, or any unexpected circumstances （heavy rain, earthquake, war, or natural disaster）.
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We are not responsible for any loss if the tour itinerary or timing of transportation changed in response to unforeseen circumstances.
We are not responsible for any accidents or property damage caused by the group members who failed to follow the staff's guidelines during the journey.
-Gratuities are welcome but not mandatory
Important Booking Information
· Wear suitable walking shoes and no slippers
· The itinerary includes temple visits, please do not wear skirts/shorts, see-through or tight-fitting clothing
· The minimum group size is 10. The tour itinerary will be canceled if the group size is less than 10. A cancellation email will be sent 7 days before the departure date.
· Please arrive at the gathering point 15 minutes before.
· The tour guide will inform the guests to confirm the team information one day before departure
· Two hours before departure, if the Hong Kong Observatory issues a tropical cyclone signal 3 or above or a black rainstorm warning signal. The tour will be canceled. The tour will continue with Typhoon signal No. 1 or below, the yellow or red rainstorm signal.
· The tour guide reserves the right to rerouting or cancellation of particular visits depending on the safety conditions at the time and the weather condition, and the tour fee will not be refunded.
· For other natural disasters that are not human-controllable, the company reserves the right to cancel or change the routing of the itinerary and notify the participants as soon as possible.
· The above itinerary is for reference only, subject to the tour guide arrangement on the day
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)