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5 Best Food and Culture Tours To Take In Hong Kong

Aside from visiting top tourist attractions, the best way to travel in Hong Kong is through cultural experiences. It’s a great way to immerse in the local culture through culinary wonders and day-to-day life. When traveling to Hong Kong, don’t miss a day exploring its vibrant culture through exciting adventures with food and sightseeing. To help you plan your trip, here are our top favorite tours!

 

Immersive Seafood and Cultural Tour in Aberdeen

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Explore beyond the skyscrapers and get to learn about the fishing folks of Aberdeen through this fun seafood and cultural tour! Aberdeen, a traditional fishing village in Hong Kong, welcomes you to discover their traditions via a fun sampan boat ride. Aboard the boat, you get to listen to an audio guide who will tell an interesting tale of the fishing community, while enjoying a sumptuous lunch. You can also customize your tour by choosing which perfectly fits your schedule. 

    • Regular tour (with snacks and drinks only)
    • Lunch tour (get a bowl of boat noodles, a snack, and a drink)
    • Aberdeen 1773 with an audio guide and Fish Market Seafood Lunch Tour (comes with a sampan boat ride, an audio guide, seafood lunch, and insurance)
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There’s more to do as you can also visit a fishing wharf, a real houseboat, and a market, all in this immersive and fun-filled tour. It’s definitely an authentic Hong Kong experience where you can understand their fishing culture, try exciting activities you’ve never done before, and of course, enjoy great food!

 

 

Go Green Travel Day Tour 

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If you’re the type of traveler who wants to do different things in just one tour, this one’s for you. Join the Go Green travel tour and get to experience several adventures in one day. On this tour, get to see traditional stilt-house communities in Tai O Fishing Village, visit a Shrimp Paste Factory, hop on a boat ride and see Chinese White dolphins up close, join a salted egg workshop, and visit several attractions in the town of Tai O.

 

 

Walla Walla Historical and Cultural Tour in Causeway Bay

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Ride a Walla Walla boat and go on a sightseeing tour along Causeway Bay to learn about fishermen’s culture. On this tour, see a glimpse of life at Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. There are so many activities to do on this one-hour tour, like visiting a temple boat, enjoying riding the wow-wow-la a.k.a “Walla Walla” boat, or experiencing canon-firing at The Jardine! If you’re looking for a quick and enticing day tour, this is a must-try!

 


Hong Kong Palace Museum Tour

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Take the time to see the cultural fabric of Hong Kong through The Hong Kong Palace Museum! More than 900 cultural treasures are found here, each with a story to tell. Tour the museum and wander around to explore installations, displays, and artifacts that contribute to the rich heritage of Hong Kong. After a learning-filled museum tour, it’s time to explore the Hong Kong art scene– discover and buy books and creative pieces at Yau Ma Tei College and delight yourself in art at the Art Park in West Kowloon. Before all these, fuel up your energy with a buffet breakfast at Harbor Grand Kowloon!

 

 

Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Tour

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Besides sightseeing, another experience to try in Hong Kong is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Tour. Expect to learn and try creating milk tea on your own with their Hong Kong Style Milk Tea Introductory Course, with the help of award-winning senior masters– you also get a certificate after completing the course! After that, take a step into Sam Tung Uk Museum to learn about Hong Kong’s historical and architectural culture. You also get to visit the home of Buddha statues at Western Museum, and last but not least, enjoy an all-you-can-eat dim sum feast at Dorsett Tsuen Wan. 

 

 

Travel Must-Haves in Hong Kong

Make your trip to Hong Kong hassle-free by pre-booking these travel essentials!

4G WiFi Router Rental

Stay connected while on tour– get you and your group this WiFi router so you can post your travel photos on social media as it happens!

Octopus Card

This serves as your transportation card so you can access transportation in Hong Kong. You can use it on MTRs, trams, buses, ferries, and even taxis!

Airport Express E-Ticket

Enjoy convenient transit from the airport with this Hong Kong Airport Express e-ticket. It’s easy to use: just scan the QR code and gain entry.

 

 

Make your trip to Hong Kong unforgettable with these interesting cultural experiences, all available on KKDay

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