Tin Hau Festival Guided Group Tour in Sai Kung

Celebrate Tin Hau Festival with Explore Hong Kong!

May in Hong Kong is an explosion of colour and culture, as the city celebrates the birthdays of multiple deities. It’s one of the most vibrant and festive months of the year! Join our small group tour and experience the Tin Hau Festival like a true local with Explore Hong Kong.

Experience the Magic of the Tin Hau Festival

The Goddess of the Sea, Tin Hau, is celebrated with grand festivities throughout Hong Kong. Witness:

Cantonese Opera Performances** inside traditional bamboo theatres.
Lion and Dragon Dance Parades** that snake through the streets.
Temple Fairs** brimming with local flavour and excitement.

Celebrate the Tin Hau Festival on 26 May! Be swept away by the vibrant atmosphere and join the locals in the mesmerising Cantonese Opera performances.

Immerse Yourself in Traditional Rituals

Marvel at the **Lion and Unicorn Dances**, each movement a testament to centuries of cultural heritage. Learn about the rich history and captivating stories behind this incredible festival, and uncover the deep-rooted traditions that have shaped Hong Kong’s identity and discover how different deities have influenced the lives of Hong Kong’s people, weaving a complex tapestry of beliefs and customs. Our tour will take you through this fascinating history, offering insights into the spiritual fabric of the city.

Get ready to snap stunning photos and take captivating videos as the vibrant procession unfolds before your eyes. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts!

Let’s Explore Hong Kong Together! Book Now!

Date

Sunday, 26th May 2024

Price

HKD $298 per person (maximum 8)

Transportation

Walking

Meeting / End point

Sai Kung Public Pier, outside UNESCO Geopark Volcano Discovery Centre

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Time

11:15am to 13:15pm (2.5 hours)

Inclusions

Expertly led by the licensed guide and the owner of the 140K-instagram page @explore_hongkong.

This is guided tour on everything you need to know about this Traditional Chinese Festival and we will be experiencing it like a local! Get Ready to take some really nice photos and videos on that day!

Exclusions

Public transportation and personal spending

Language

English

How to go to Sai Kung

Take MTR to Shatin Station, take Bus 299X to Sai Kung Town

Take MTR to Ma On Shan Station, take Bus 99 to Sai Kung Town

Take MTR to Diamond Hill Station, Exit C2, take bus 92 to Sai Kung Town

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All-Inclusive Junk Boat Cruise

Hong Kong Greeters is celebrating the gorgeous beaches and islands in Hong Kong this summer. Book your own all-inclusive boat cruise to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty outside of the busy city! Perfect for gathering with friends and family.

What is so great about this?

Set sail on one of Hong Kong’s most popular outdoor summer activities – your own private boat cruise for 25-38 people in a traditional wooden junk boat. Enjoy free-flow hospitality and sumptuous menu, you won’t want for anything all day! Escape the downtown and enjoy Hong Kong’s scenic beauty, travelling to the crystal clear waters of Clearwater Bay.

What to expect…

The boat will board from Central Pier 10 at 10:30am and will continue to Clearwater Bay (or other destination of your choice within two hours of Central). Returning to the pier at 5:30pm. There will be staff on board to serve you all day. This experience includes noodles, mats and rings. Upgrades on drinks and water equipment available.

What to bring…

Sunscreen, hats and towels

Time: 7-hours 10:30am – 5:30pm

Pick up point: Central Pier 10

Cost: HK$1,100 per person

Breakfast

Mini pain au chocolat
Fresh fruit skewers
Mini ham and cheese croissants

Lunch

Mini Philly cheese steak sliders
Honey glazed ham
Crispy chicken fingers with aioli
Roasted baby potato salad with herbs and mustard mayonnaise
Greek salad with feta and olives
Roasted pumpkin couscous
Mini walnut brownies
Fresh fruit platter

Snacks

Mini sausage rolls
Mini veggie quiches
Mini assorted cookies

Drinks

Free-flow Prosecco, beers, soft drinks, water

Lunar New Year Tour – Shatin Edition

Lunar New Year Tour in Hong Kong – Shatin Edition

Embark on a cultural journey with our upcoming Lunar New Year tour in the vibrant heart of Hong Kong. Join us on:

Saturday, 8th February 2025

Tour Highlights:

Price: HKD$ 700 Adults, HKD $420 for kids (5-17 years) HKD $50 earlybird discount before 20 January 2025 11:59PM
Group Size: 3-6
Transportation: Walking and hiking
Meeting Point: Shatin MTR Exit B
Hosted in English
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (3.5 – 4 hours)

Inclusions:

Expertly led by a licensed guide and the owner of @explore_hongkong.
The tour includes Chinese Lunch at the oldest restaurant in Shatin, which is also Bruce Lee’s favourite!
Hosted in English.

About:

Many Shops and restaurants are closed during the Lunar New Year, but it doesn’t stop Angel from exploring Hong Kong! Join her this Lunar New Year so you can experience the vibrant festivities and traditions of this auspicious occasion. Angel, an experienced licensed guide and the owner of the renowned @explore_hongkong Instagram page, will takes you on an unforgettable journey through the New Territories.

The tour will take you to the Ten Thousand Buddha Monastery, where you will embark on a refreshing hike and be mesmerized by the sight of thousands of Buddha statues adorning the path. Keep an eye out for monkeys, believed to bring good luck in the Year of the Snake.

Following the hike, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the 85-year-old hidden restaurant, where you can savour a range of dishes, including the famous chicken congee and roasted pigeon. This meal not only nourishes the body but also immerses you in the history and flavors of Shatin.

To conclude the tour, Angel will lead you to Che Kung Temple, the most popular destination for locals during the Lunar New Year. Feel the vibrant atmosphere as you seek blessings of good luck and fortune for the Year of the Snake.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the Lunar New Year like a local in Hong Kong. Join Angel on this unforgettable journey and usher in the Year of the Snake with joy, prosperity, and good fortune. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Tour Itinerary:

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery: Hike the 500 steps! You might be able to see Monkeys along the way too!
Lunch at 85-year old hidden restaurant: Chinese lunch at the oldest restaurant in Shatin, known for its rich history and as Bruce Lee’s favorite spot.
Che Kung Temple: This is the MOST popular and luckiest place for locals during the Lunar New Year

Mid-Autumn Festival Food Tour

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!)

The tour includes a total of food stops, from herbal tea to the must-have in Yuen Long and a variety of Mid-Autumn Festival snacks. Remember to come with an empty stomach!

We will finish the tour with local dim sum, 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

Sunday 8th September 2024
Saturday 14th September 2024

Price

HKD $620 per adult

HKD $420 per child (5-11 years)

Transportation

Walking

Meeting / End point

Yuen Long MTR station Exit A

Time

11:00am to 2:30pm (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

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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

Cruise ships we receive booking for 2023-24: Celebrity Solstice, Westerdam, Costa Delizoiza, Costa Serena, Celebrity Millennium, Diamond Princess, Queen Mary II, Serenade of the Seas, Mein Schiff 6, Insignia, Royal Princess, MSC Bellissima, Norwegian Spirit, Quantum of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas, Coral Princess, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Sojourn, Seven Seas Explorer, Silver Muse, Silver Nova, Viking Orion

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.