Small-Group Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Hong Kong island

** Tour recommended by Hong Kong Tourism Board ** 

Do you know that Hong Kong also has various hidden gems which are not commonly published or included in the tourist guidebooks but definitely some spots should not be missed. Get yourself with a pair of comfortable walking shoes and your camera ready, and join this 3-hours walking tour so that you can immerses yourself in an authentic local neighborhood, travel as a real “local” on your own feet.  Experience one of the impressive public transportation systems –  “ding ding” (tram) and also Double Decker bus.   During this walking tour, your friendly tour guide will point out the interesting sights and share fun facts with you. 

At 10:30 a.m., our friendly tour guide will meet you at your staying hotel, will take MTR together to Quarry Bay MTR station.

Montane Mansion – a fantastic architecture in Quarry Bay consists of 5 connecting buildings that formed an E shaped architecture complex, centered around the courtyard. This giant architecture is a residential complex but the apartment units are small and you can best feel the density of the city when you stand in the courtyard. Each small patio is dotted with wet laundry hanging to dry, lounge chairs for sunning, and flowerpots and a common characteristic of local housing throughout Hong Kong. The facade of the building is rainbow colored, which also make this development more vibrant and lively, made it so popular among photographers for years and is gaining popularity with tourists as well. It has also become a popular filming location for Hollywood blockbusters and the most famous one is “Transformer IV”

We will take “ding ding” further to the area of North Point, will explore the Chun Yeung Street market – the market retains a local feel where the locals still shop nowadays. Local stores are lined on both sides of this narrow street, selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and live seafood, what makes it unique is when the tram running through, people will all stop and wait until the tram is gone through.

The landmark theatre in North Point has been synonymous with Cantonese opera for the past 4 decades. The theatre is designated especially for Cantonese opera performances, it is divided into a grand auditorium with 1044 seats and a small one with 240 seats as a multi-purpose theatre for stage performances. This is the last private theatre in Hong Kong for stage performances. The atmosphere in the auditorium is so different from the other public performing centers, the audience is allowed to pay a surprise visit to their idols at the backstage or dressing rooms which is the special culture of the Sunbeam Theatre.

Family-run Chinese embroidery slippers store – the last few “hand-made Chinese embroidery slippers” store in Hong Kong which was started their business in 1960. They persist in offering “Made in Hong Kong” products. (we only want to explain the history of Hong Kong, it is not an appointed shopping stop)

Then we will take “ding ding” again further down to a place called “Goose Neck Bridge” in the busiest area of Causeway Bay to share fun and experience by watching how the “beaters” helping the people in need to eliminate their enemies and misfortune by “beating the petty person”. “Petty person beating” is a popular cultural ritual practice in Hong Kong who believes that “petty persons” are someone bringing bad luck, troubles or do something harmful to them. When people have no way to express their anger or hatred towards these “petty persons” they will hire the beaters to beat the “human portrait” (represents the petty persons) and do a sequence of steps to prevent them from their harassment and make sure these petty persons can no longer harm them after being beaten.

After all these walks, it’s time to relax our feet a bit, let us take you to a family-run traditional noodle shop to enjoy the wonton noodles and broth. “Wonton” is a Cantonese word for bit size dumpling made stuffed with shrimp and pork, served with noodles and smothered in aromatic chicken broth.

At the end of the tour, our tour guide will show you the way to the nearest entrance of Causeway Bay MTR station or alternatively, you are also welcome to stay behind and explore this area on your own.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Tour recommended by Hong Kong Tourism Board
• Minimum 2 paying adults are required for each booking
• Youth rate applies only when travel together with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Maximum 2 children (age 0-6 years old) at free of charge can be accompanied by 2 paying adult
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes
• All tours take place as scheduled except under Red/Black storm warning or Typhoon #8 or above

• Small-Group Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Hong Kong island
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• 1 bowl of wonton noodles and 1 kind of beverage at the family-run noodles shop (Subject to change and availability)
• Tour will be conducted by a friendly licensed English speaking guide
• Bottled water (one per person)
• Cost of tram fare (ding ding) and double decker bus fare
• 1 time petty person beating

• Cost of any other transportation fee not belong to the tour
• Food and drinks not belong to the tour
• Transportation fees from your staying hotel to Quarry Bay MTR Station
• Transportation fees from Causeway Bay MTR station to your staying hotel

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• Meeting/starting time: 11:00 a.m.
• Meet up your tour guide at Quarry Bay MTR Station, Exit A (inside station concourse area) Remarks : In order to make sure you meet at Exit A, please remember that after you get off the train at the platform, must look for”Exit A” BEFORE you proceed to escalator (before you go up to the station concourse)
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothing are recommended
• If the weather forecast is a rainy day: please bring an umbrella or rain gear with you
• If the weather forecast is a sunny day : please put on appropriate sun block 
• Not wheelchair accessible
• All tours take place as scheduled except under Red/Black storm warning or Typhoon #8 or above 



Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Breakaway Travel International Ltd..
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Hong_Kong.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.