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Jewish heritage tour

Explore the Jewish Heritage of Hong Kong on a Private Tour

June 28, 2018

We have found that a number of our guests who visit Hong Kong expressed interest in Hong Kong’s Jewish heritage.  For that reason we have explored Hong Kong’s various Jewish heritage sites and found ways to weave them into our tour itineraries. Hong Kong’s Jewish Population Hong Kong’s total population is close to 7.4 million […]

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Hong Kong Greeters Tripadvisor Hall of Fame

Hong Kong Greeters enters TripAdvisor Hall of Fame

May 27, 2018

Here at Hong Kong Greeters we have been purveyors of the Hong Kong guided tour for six years.  We are delighted to share with you that we have entered the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame!! We have received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellent FIVE years in a row. Thank you to everyone who chose us and […]

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Private Group Student Tours Hong Kong

Storytelling in Repulse Bay with ISTA

April 15, 2018

Our latest group tour was to Repulse Bay.  Although Hong Kong Greeters offers customised private tours in and around Hong Kong, we can also accommodate larger groups.  In fact there is no greater pleasure than nurturing the growing minds.  Our recent outing did just that as we hosted a group of students from ISTA.   […]

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Private Tours Hong Kong, Tube homes

Hong Kong’s Land Supply Crisis and Tube Homes

February 13, 2018

Could Tube Homes be part of the solutions to Hong Kong’s housing crisis?  Hong Kong is a crowded city with a population exceeding 7 million and still growing.  The average size of a Hong Kong apartment for a family of 3 is just shy of 500 square foot. Tube Homes I’m afraid you can’t (yet?) […]

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Tai O Creek Tour

Visit Our Top 3 outlying Hong Kong Islands

October 28, 2017

Consider taking a private tour to one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands.  Each one has a unique personality and something to offer the day-tripper.  The islands reveal a different side of our buzzing metropolis. Have you considered exploring Hong Kong’s islands?  They are just as rewarding as the busier parts of Hong Kong and the […]

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How to Get Into the City - Hong Kong Private Tour - HK Greeters

How to get from Hong Kong International Airport to the City

October 6, 2017

Updated November 2019 Hong Kong International Airport is located just 25 miles from away from Hong Kong Island.  So what is the best way to get into town? There are plenty of options available, be it on the airport express train, local public bus or private options such as taxi, Uber or a private driver. […]

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Lantau Family Private Tour

Book a Golden Week Hong Kong Private Tour

October 6, 2017

Golden Week is a busy busy time in Hong Kong.  Because of this, some of our clients have asked whether or not this is a good time to join us for a private tour in Hong Kong.  The short answer is YES it is. This week in Hong Kong 2 of our (very generous) 17 […]

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Peking Duck vs Cantonese Roast Duck - what is the difference?

Peking vs Cantonese roasted duck, what’s the difference?

August 27, 2017

Have you ever pondered the difference between Peking duck vs Cantonese Roasted duck?  Did you even know that theres is a difference? Peking duck and Cantonese duck are two different dishes from the North and South of China respectively. Peking duck was originally created for the imperial elite, whereas Cantonese duck is a more comforting […]

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Hong Kong Family Tours, Family Tour Guide in Bali

Our Family Tour Guide in Bali

August 24, 2017

Why Book a Family Tour Guide in Bali? All tour guides need a break sometimes! Usually we are busy guiding our clients around Hong Kong and know well the benefits of hiring a professional.  So when we were lucky enough to spend a week in Bali with our family, naturally we did our research to […]

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Ngong Ping Big Buddha Statue Tian Tan Buddha Tour on Lantau with Hong Kong Greeters

Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau, Hong Kong

August 24, 2017

What a beautiful blue-sky day, it’s exactly what you want for a visit to the Tian Tan Buddha.  That being said, he also looks mysterious and is equally photogenic when swathed in mist on his hilltop perch. Did you know that the Tian Tan Buddha is often referred to as the Big Buddha?  This statue […]

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