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Different Taste of Hong Kong

Taoist temples and Edwardian edifices nestle between skyscrapers and international brands, people trade on international markets and light incense to bodhisattvas, there is a mysterious side of Hong Kong - discover the people and places that shaped Hong Kong.

“Victoria Harbour”, “Bazaars”, “Ding Ding tram”, “Villain hitting”,” The typhoon shelter”, are all the record of the people living history. Get around in Victoria City, visit the wealthy -Wah Fu Estates. For the foreigner, Wah Fu Estates are just the narrow dwellings, however, the Hong Kong locals are considered the estates as their own sweet homes below the “Lion Rock.

Build a modern city on an ancient civilisation, put it at an intersection of cultures, and you get a place that is truly worth exploring. 【Itinerary Highlights】

Depart from hotels > Take a ride on the Century-old Star Ferry for an up-close look of the building on both Hong Kong and side along Victoria Harbour

The Star Ferry's ferry crossings at Victoria Harbour are acclaimed as an important part of the commuter system between and Kowloon, and are an essential journey for visitors. The National Geographic Traveler named the ferry crossing as one of the 50 places of a lifetime to visit. The ferry ride is also well known as one of the world’s best value-for-money sightseeing trips.

● Get Into the centuries-old “Stone Slab Street”, these bazaars are also constituted by terraced shops which are selling local’s daily goods and tourist souvenirs.

(Pottinger Street is also better known as the Stone Slabs Street by the locals, after the granite stone steps which are a rarity nowadays in Hong Kong. The street was named after Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of Hong Kong in 1858. There are many small local shops placed aside the stone steps. It is also a place of selling nostalgia. Taiwan Director Ang Lee's award winning "Lust, Caution" was partly filmed at here.)

● Mid-Levels Escalators are providing an effortless method of transportation between these districts for residents. This has opened up large tracts of "SoHo". Many restaurants have opened around all the elevated level.

(Serving as a method of transporting, it links Des Voeux Road in Central with Conduit Road in the Mid-levels. It cost HKD240 million to build. The entire system covers over 800 metres in distance and it is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world.)

● Hong Kong's main transport are the "Ding Ding”Tram , even till now the “Ding Ding” are still remained in their 30,40s’design. Running along the northern side of Hong Kong Island, regardless of passing by Sheung Wan, Western District, Central or Admiralty, within this few minutes of ride commuter are able to experiences a fusion of 1950s to 21th century.

These double-decker trams have been travelling through Hong Kong's busiest streets since 1904s and continue to be an affordable and leisure way to get around. Neighborhoods that might pass through on your journey include some of Hong Kong's most colorful suburbs, such as Western district, , Happy Valley, and North Point.

● One of Hong Kong culture are Villain hitting -“Da Siu Yan”. It is a traditional old folk tales popular in Hong Kong. Villain hitting ceremonies are often seen at the road side performed by old ladies with fast chanting.

Villain hitters may help their clients curse a general villain: a group of people potentially harmful to the clients. Dualism is mainstream in the traditional Chinese world view, and many different kinds of folk sorcery beliefs derive from this view. The concept of Villain and Gui Ren (people who will do something good to the clients) comes as a result of this world view.

● In Aberdeen - one of the oldest public housing in Hong Kong is called Wah Fu Estates. People believe that Wah Fu Estates is enriching with good Feng Shui, hence by living there would make the residents wealthier. Wish to experience such fortune? Please come let the fortune shower upon you.

In the early 19th century, foreigners who landed near Aberdeen Village mistook the name of the village "Hong Kong" for the whole island. When the foreigners eventually realized their mistake, the name "Hong Kong" was already commonly used to refer to the entire island. Wah Fu Estate was the first public housing estate that was designed under the new town concept and it was the first batch of twin tower building in Hong Kong public housing system. Each flat are designed with its own balcony and some even include a spectacular sea view. There is a park called Waterfall Bay that run along the shoreline in front of the Wah Fu Estate that have a view of the East Lamma Channel and Lamma Island. Special arrangement is prepared to allow viewers to enter the flat and allow them to experience the actual situation in public housing in Hong Kong.

● The typhoon shelter (shipyard) on the south side of Hong Kong Island still keeps the traditional fishing living culture. Special arrangements are provided for you to take a ride by Walla-walla.

● Ap Lei Chau Outlets boasts furniture and fashion factory outlets, including upscale and cutting-edge brand retailers﹝JOYCE WAREHOUSE、VIVIENNE WESTWOOD、PRADA、 MIU MIU、GUCCI﹞

Ap Lei Chau, or Aberdeen Island, is an island of Hong Kong. Ap Lei Chau shelters Aberdeen Harbour, creating an excellent typhoon shelter. Walla-walla, was a kind of motorboat used to serve in the Aberdeen Harbour of Hong Kong. Walla-walla was named by the Local people for its very noisy engine. Ap Lai Chau Outlets is the unique outlet mall in Hong Kong. Shop categories include home accessories, discount designer fashion, such as Lane Crawford Warehouse、Joyce Warehouse、Max Mara n Group Warehouse, Monaco, Juicy Couture and IT outlet. Since Ap Lai Chau Outlets are not easy accessible and business operating time are short, hence causing the locals visitation less frequently. If the tourist would like to get there on their own, Bus 592, 99 or 971 are available from Sogo Causeway Bay bus terminus, alight at South Horizon and follow by approximately 10-15 minutes walk.

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