Small-Group Tour: Footsteps of the Heritage

Hong Kong Trip Overview

Escape from the hustle and bustle area by the amazing public transportation system and step into the village to explore the heritage of the Hakka cultural of Hong Kong who settled in Hong Kong since the 13th century and experience the local activities.
* Exploring 2 different type of Hakka walled villages
* Michelin’s Bib Gourmand wonton noodle tasting
* Visiting the largest food market in the Western Kowloon 
* Chinese herbal tea tasting
* Visiting the well-preserved heritage sites of Yuen Long 
* Visiting Tang Ancestral Hall, Study Hall, Yeung Hau Temple, the oldest pagoda in Hong Kong etc.

Additional Info

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Hong Kong, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Hong Kong, China, China

Escape from the hustle and bustle area by the amazing public transportation system and step into the village to explore the heritage of the Hakka cultural of Hong Kong who settled in Hong Kong since the 13th century and experience the local activities.
* Exploring 2 different type of Hakka walled villages
* Michelin’s Bib Gourmand wonton noodle tasting
* Visiting the largest food market in the Western Kowloon 
* Chinese herbal tea tasting
* Visiting the well-preserved heritage sites of Yuen Long 
* Visiting Tang Ancestral Hall, Study Hall, Yeung Hau Temple, the oldest pagoda in Hong Kong etc.

We will start with Hakka walled village in Tsuen Wan that was built in 1786.   At that time, the Hakka people in this area were relied on agriculture for a living.  It shows various agricultural implements, furniture and everyday objects used by the Hakka people.

Tasting the Michelin’s Bib Gourmand wonton noodle in town, the Mak’s Noodle history plays a very important part in its reputation, run by direct descendants of Mak Woon-chi, as there are many well-known wonton master’ who brought the dish from Guangzhou to Hong Kong.

Exploring the largest food markets in the Western Kowloon to experience the locals do their daily shopping and they also have vendors selling raw meat, big variety of fresh seafood.  Experience the healthy living style by tasting the traditional Chinese Herbal Tea which remain as popular as ever in Hong Kong. There is no doubt of their vaunted medicinal benefits.

Visiting the Hong Kong’s oldest pagoda, it is believed to have been built in 1486. The three-storey, green-bricked building is hexagonal and stands 13 metres high. The top floor of the pagoda is home to Fui Shing, the deity responsible for success or failure in exams. There are auspicious Chinese sayings inscribed on each floor.

Takes you back on a journey in a historical part of Hong Kong that has been populated by Hakka people since the late Yuan dynasty (1271–1368).  Step into another Hakka walled village.  Different from the Tsuen Wan Hakka Village this clansmen held a high-ranking position in the imperial government.  Visiting Tang clan ancestral hall and study hall.  It is a magnificent three-hall structure with two internal courtyards; it is one of the finest examples of its kind in Hong Kong.

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