Private Half Day Tour: Discovering Kowloon's Temples and Markets

Name: Private Half Day Tour: Discovering Kowloon's Temples and Markets
Brand: Travel-Cafe
SKU: 7f9ba368-36d8-48ae-a953-8b9c3ea8c066

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Summary

Meet your private guide at your Hong Kong accommodations and then travel by public transport (own expense) to the MTR Diamond Hill station. During your four-hour exploration of Kowloon, you’ll sample a cross-section of the area’s wide range of temples, gardens, and markets. Check out Nian Gardens, an eight-acre (3.5-hectare) green space designed using the landscaping priniciples of the Tang Dynasty. Each tree, rock, and water feature is meticulously designed in harmony the garden’s overall aesthetic, and guests typically walk through the area in a one-way circular path. You’ll also stop by the Chi Lin Nunnery, a sprawling religious complex that’s home to lotus ponds, more than dozen halls, and five-floor Buddha pagoda. Continue your Kowloon adventure by checking out Wong Tai Sin Temple, a Taoist religious complex visited by tens of thousands of worshippers each year. During your visit you can also get your fortune told, a process that begins by shaking a bamboo cylinder full of sticks until one falls out on the ground. You’ll take the number from your stick to a fortune teller at one of the temple stalls, who will help interpret your future. The trip will also visit several Kowloon-area markets. Stop by Sneaker Street, where you can find a new pair of kicks from some of the world’s best-known shoe companies, and head to “Ladies Street,” one of the most popular open-air markets in Kowloon. Shop for items like watches, handbags, clocks, iPhone cases, t-shirts, and more. At the end of the trip you’ll head back to your Hong Kong accommodations by public transport with your guide.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Hong Kong is an easy and safe city to explore on foot and you could walk everywhere. Our temples and markets tour is ideal for people who would like a detailed overview of Hong Kong and also for people who would like to make the most of a limited amount of time in Hong Kong.

What’s included?

Bottled water (one per person)
Tour will be conducted by our friendly professional English speaking guide (licensed by Hong Kong Travel Industry Council)
Hotel meeting service by our professional guide
Return to hotel accompanied by our professional guide
No appointed shopping stop is involved
Bottled water
Transportation fees from your hotel to Diamond Hill and from Mongkok back to your hotel
Gratuities
Cost of transport, entrance fees (if any) or any food / drinks which you choose to buy during your tour

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Travel-Cafe

About operator:

Want to explore our city? Also Want to eat like a local? We combine several of our lively attractions and food samplings on the tour, so you can enjoy fun from both with moderate amount of walking and food tasting. Our friendly guide will regale you with the information of the city, share fun facts with you and also learn more of Hong Kong's food culture and history of development. More than fifty years of experience in Hong Kong gives us an unique insight into what is possible in our destinations as well as finely tuned appreciation of what our clients want from their journey. Our commitment to operate with the highest standards of service and professionalism as well as offering and executing seamless travel experience are the reason why we stands on the edge of tomorrow travel.