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Walking the History Book of Hong Kong

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Highlights:

• Get acquainted with the buzz of Central.
• Walk the Sun Yat-Sen historical trail to learn about the founding father of the Republic of China.
• Witness the artistic edge of the city at the Fringe Club.
• Escape the busy streets in Hong Kong Park.
• Listen to songbirds at the Edward Youde Aviary.
• Learn about Hong Kong’s ties to the monarchy at Possession Point.
• See the symbolic Forever Blooming Bauhinia sculpture

Tour style:Walking, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking guide

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 4 hours
• Meeting point:

  Sheung Wan MTR station Exit B

• Start time: 10.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Wan Chai Ferry Pier (5 minutes to Tsim Sha Tsui)

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Hong Kong Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this sightseeing tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

One time British outpost and now a proud member of People's Republic of China, Hong Kong has had a long and fascinating history that is mapped out in its streets.

 

Kick off the tour from Central, stopping to learn about some of the area’s landmarks, including the Legislative Council building, the Cenotaph and Statue Square. Head over to the Sheung Wan area to walk the Sun Yat-Sen historical trail and see where the founding father of China went to school, had his medical training, established the Revive China Society and plotted the revolution against the monarchy.

 

Next it’s on to Possession Point, where the British first took Hong Kong, an area that is now a public park. Witness the extreme urbanisation of Hong Kong as you stand on this site that was once part of the shoreline, but is now very-much inland. Head back towards Central, learning about the buildings that once made up the city’s administration centre, including the Central police station compound and the Victorian Prison Compound.

 

Drop by the Fringe Club, housed in the colonial Dairy Farm Building, and famous for its alternative performances and displays by up-and-coming artists. Stroll down the Duddell Street Steps, passing Gas Lamps as you head over to the Court of Final Appeal Building. Stop to admire the Anglican Church St. John’s Cathedral, the oldest Anglican church in the Far East and the only freehold building in the city.

 

Stroll to nearby Hong Kong Park to visit beautiful Edward Youde Aviary and it’s collection of over 800 birds, all native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia and New Guinea. Call by nearby Flagstaff House, the onetime residence of the Commander of the British Forces in Hong Kong, and now home to an impressive display of antique tea ware.

 

Next it’s on to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront, made famous as the place where the 1997 Hong Kong sovereignty handover ceremony took place. Admire the Forever Blooming Bauhinia sculpture, a gift from the People’s Republic of China to commemorate the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR.

 

This popular spot is an ideal place to end this walking tour in Hong Kong, so choose to further explore the busy waterfront or to head back into the centre of the city.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

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