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Mid-Autumn Festival Food Tour in Yuen Long

The MOONCAKE is not the only signature food for HongKongers during the Mid-Autumn Festival. There are a lot more! Join us this September to Yuen Long, a rarely explored place for tourists (and even locals!), to prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival like an expert! It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated across Hong Kong!

We will be visiting the lantern street, where you will find yourself surrounded by hundreds of handmade lanterns, sampling and bringing home different traditional Mid-autumn festival food (not only the mooncake) in some of the oldest local bakeries in Hong Kong and learn about how important the Mid-Autumn Festival has been to Hong Kong people! (In the past, people saved money ONE year in advance to get mooncakes for their relatives and friends!)

We will finish the tour with local dim sums handmade in Hong Kong! Have you taken ALL modes of transportation in Hong Kong yet? See Yuen Long through the window of the Light Rail Train, a less mentioned mode of transport but as classic as the other ones. I can assure that we will be exploring Hong Kong like a local!

Date

Saturday, 23rd September 2023

Price

HKD $600 per person

Transportation

Walking

Meeting / End point

Yuen Long MTR station Exit A

Time

11:00am to 2:00pm (3 – 3.5 hours)

Inclusions

Expertly led by the licensed guide and the owner of the 116K-instagram page @explore_hongkong with dim sum lunch and multiple food stops.

Exclusions

Public transportation and personal spending

Language

English

Tour code

HKG-CHIS-MIDAUTUMN

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Shore Excursions

While your ship is in port, make the most of your visit by taking a private car shore excursion around Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula with your very own driver guide. We take all the stress out of your visit with our door-to-door service, collecting you from and returning you to your cruise ship terminal.

As well as offering comfort and convenience, we are one of the few tour companies licensed to access the restricted access zone of Lantau Island by car. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides all speak excellent English and will ensure you make the most of your time in Hong Kong.

We have a number of shore excursion car itineraries. The first is a classic Hong Kong Highlights tour taking in several better-known destinations. We often recommend this to first time visitors as it takes in many of Hong Kong’s best known and most iconic spots.

However, if you would prefer to go further off the beaten track to see another side of Hong Kong, we would recommend our Explore the New Territories tour. There are plenty of fascinating spots that are difficult to access by public transport and also tend to be a little less crowded.

Listed below are some of the options we could include in your itinerary depending on your interests and time constraints. Your itinerary is completely flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs. If you have a destination in mind that is not listed, please enquire and we will accommodate your request if possible.

Hong Kong Highlights Shore Excursion

Hong Kong Island:

Victoria Peak
Man Mo Temple
Stanley Market
Aberdeen

Kowloon:

Wong Tai Sin Temple – Make a wish at Hong Kong’s most vibrant temple
Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery – Enjoy a beautiful garden and tranquil retreat
Mongkok’s Markets: Bird Garden, Flower Market, Goldfish Market, Ladies Market

You can view our tour booking page here for a shore excursion of Hong Kong and Kowloon

Lantau Island for Big Buddha & Tai O Shore Excursion

Lantau Island:

The Big Buddha
Po Lin Monastery
Tai O Fishing Village
HKZM Bridge

You can view our tour booking page here for a shore excursion of Lantau Island for Big Buddha and Tai O

Explore the New Territories on a Shore Excursion

Sai Kung for the National Park or the seafood promenade.
Tai Po District: Wet market, floating fishing village in Sam Mun Tsai, Tsz Shan Monastery* and Guan Yin Statue.
Kadoorie Farm.
Abandoned villages and fortified walled communities in Sha Tin.
The 10, 000 Buddhas Monastery in Shatin.
Monkey Mountain the native (and very tame) Macaques monkeys. *Please do not feed the monkeys under any circumstances.
Jat’s Incline: An amazing panoramic view.
Shopping at Sum Ngai Brass Factory or Yuet Tung China Works

*A visit to the Tsz Shan Monastery must be booked at least four weeks in advance.

You can view our tour booking page here for a shore excursion of the New Territories

New Territories Tour

Get ready for a journey of discovery as we take you on a private car tour of Hong Kong’s lesser-known New Territories, all while staying cool and comfortable in air-conditioned bliss. This tour is perfect for those who want to venture beyond the neon-lit city and experience a more authentic slice of local life.

Our tailored itinerary will take you to insider-only attractions that showcase the region’s captivating past and present. Returning visitors and first-time travelers alike will relish the opportunity to explore Hong Kong’s hidden gems.

Highlights of the tour can include:

A visit to the stunning Sai Kung Peninsula, where we’ll indulge in fresh seafood at a local waterfront restaurant and venture into the wilds of Sai Kung National Park.
A trip to Tai Po District, where the bustling meat, fish, and grocery markets provide a fascinating glimpse into daily life. We can also visit a floating fish farm and Tsz Shan Monastery, home to a landmark 76-meter tall bronze statue.
A stop at Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, originally founded to aid poor local farmers and now promoting biodiversity and conservation.

A chance to explore the abandoned Hakka walled villages of Sha Tin and visit the spiritual and serene 10,000 Buddhas Monastery.
A trek through Kam Shan Country Park to spot Hong Kong’s native macaque monkeys (but don’t feed them!).
A trip up Jat’s Incline, offering panoramic views across East Kowloon to Hong Kong Island, where you can take in the stunning sights of the old Kai Tak Airport, Victoria Harbour, and Kowloon.
A shopping spree for unique souvenirs at Sum Ngai Brass Factory and Yuet Tung China Works.

Experience the New Territories in style and comfort with our private car tour, which allows you to explore the region’s less-accessible areas with ease. Let us create a unique itinerary tailored to your preferences, and discover Hong Kong’s hidden treasures in air-conditioned luxury.