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Hong Kong Highlights Your itinerary Start Location Visited Location Plane End Location Cruise Train Over night Ferry Day 1 Included Meals - Breakfast Arrive Hong Kong (3 Nights) Day 3 Split into 3 main territories and some 260 islands and peninsulas, Hong Kong is Hong Kong Free Day both similar and wildly different to its mainland big brother. Its Chinese culture is undeniable, but Hong Kong also retains a live fast mentality that oozes through its Yesterday you ticked off the top Hong Kong highlights so today is all about exploring world class restaurant scene, contemporary museums and uber cool locals. Arriving the city your way, and in a place as diverse as this the only question is where to today, you'll transfer to your hotel on the Kowloon Peninsula and begin to soak it all start? Keen to see the famous seated Buddha statue? Take advantage of our in on your Hong Kong value tour. Later perhaps take a stroll to begin your optional Lantau tour, where you'll ride the Ngong Ping cable car for prime views of exploration of this dynamic place. the South China Sea and the giant statue of Buddha. Eat lunch in a monastery, then take a boat ride to the quaint fishing village of Tai O, home to the Tanka fisher folk Hotel - The Cityview and their famous stilted houses. Hankering for a bit of history? A trip to Macau should satisfy that itch. An hour's ferry ride from Hong Kong, Macau gives off a Day 2 certain Mediterranean charm courtesy of its former Portuguese rulers. Visit the ruins Hong Kong Sightseeing of St.Paul's Roman Catholic Church, walk through Senado Square to the crumbling First up on today's sightseeing agenda is a visit to Victoria Peak, the highest point Monte Fort, then stop by the AMa Temple, one of the finest examples of a Taoist on Hong Kong Island at 552 metres above sea level. You'll be heading up here the temple. Perhaps also travel up (at your own expense) the 338 metre high Macau traditional way, via the iconic Peak Tram. Once at the top, try not to gasp as you Tower for spectacular views of Macau, China and the Pearl River, before returning to catch a first glimpse of the city and harbour fanning out beneath you an awe Hong Kong. However you choose to explore today, we know it will be a day to inspiring sight that never fails to impress. Next up will be Aberdeen, home to Hong remember. Kong's fisherfolk and the place to eat seafood. Boarding a traditional sampan, float Included Meals - Breakfast by the wonderfully gaudy and utterly unique floating restaurants, the most famous of which is Jumbo. Not done yet, you'll swing by a jewellery workshop before Day 4 continuing on to the picturesque fishing village of Stanley. Once notorious for Depart Hong Kong smuggling and pirate mischief, today Stanley is best known for its bustling market of goodies. This evening perhaps choose to join our optional cruise around the famous It's been fast and fabulous as is befitting of this whirlwind city, but today your Hong Victoria Harbour followed by dinner. Take advantage of the free bar whilst watching Kong trip comes to an end. No doubt leaving with suitcases heavier than when you traditional sampans and junk boats float by, a stark contrast to the ultramodern arrived (Hong Kong's shopping scene will do that to you), you'll transfer to Hong Western District and Tsim Sha Tsui, which you'll spot on either side of the harbour. Kong International Airport to catch your onward flight. Back on dry land you'll then drive up to Victoria Peak for dinner and a feast fit for a Included Meals - Breakfast king. Finally, finish the evening with a visit to Temple Street Market in the company of fortune tellers and Chinese street opera performers. of the most popular of the outlying islands. On arrival take a ride on the HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Ngong Ping cable car offering panoramic views of the South China Sea, the airport and the giant statue of Buddha. Visit Po Lin Monastery with the tallest outdoor seated statue of Buddha in Hong Kong and enjoy a Chinese vegetarian lunch served at the monastery. Later visit Ngong Ping AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 360, a cultural themed village with its wide array of shops and eateries Walking Tour of 'Old Town Central' before continuing to Tai O to take a boat ride around the quaint fishing Beneath the stunning skyline of Central, history, culture, arts and food village. It is home to the Tanka people, a community of fisher folk who’ve flourish in one of the city’s oldest and most archetypal neighbourhoods. built their houses on stilts above the tidal flats of Lantau Island for On this walking tour visit Upper Lascar Row; known to antique generations. These unusual structures are interconnected, forming a enthusiasts worldwide as Hong Kong's famous Cat Street Market. With tightly knit community that literally lives on the water. Their enchanting over a century’s history of selling interesting decorative items and world is a photographer's paradise. The price shown is in Hong Kong authentic historical pieces you may even discover interesting or rare items Dollars. at the back of overcrowded shops! Visit the wellpreserved historic Man Adult Price: $880.00* Mo Temple which houses a bronze bell dating back to 1847 and a sedan chair from 1862 followed by the PMQ, formerly the Police Married Quarters which now houses works by promising young local artists and designers. Take a stroll along Hollywood Road; a historic neighbourhood with its old colonial building such as the former Central Police Station; a AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 declared and restored monument built in 1864. For an authentic taste of Discover Macau Hong Kong try the local milk tea influenced by British culture. The Hong Only an hour away from Hong Kong by ferry, Macau was colonised by the Kong version comes with evaporated milk and sugar. Then enjoy a silky Portuguese for 400 years before reverting to Chinese rule in 1999 and due and irresistibly aromatic egg tart a favourite of Hong Kong’s last colonial to this it has a lovely Mediterranean atmosphere and charm. Visit the governor Chris Patten. The price shown is in Hong Kong Dollars. ruins of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church which dates from the 17th Adult Price: $670.00* century and was destroyed by fire in 1835. All that is left of the once spectacular cathedral is the intricate stone façade at the top of a grand flight of steps. Miraculously, the fine art carvings and statues can still be seen on the surviving façade. Walk through the historic Senado Square towards the crumbling Monte Fort, which was once Macau's principal AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 military defence structure and where several imposing cannons still City & Harbour Night Cruise remain. Visit the AMa Temple, which is one of the best examples of a Start the evening with a relaxing predinner cruise around Victoria Harbour, Taoist temple. Legend has it that the Portuguese named the enclave A one of the world’s most impressive natural harbours. Take in the stunning MaGao after the young and beautiful Sea Goddess who saved their ship buildings and landmarks that adorn both sides of the busy harbour as you in a storm. There will also be an opportunity during the day to go up to the glide past the Western district, Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and the Observation Deck of the Macau Tower for anyone wishing to (admission at neonlit entertainment district of Wan Chai. Enjoy unlimited free drinks own expense). The tower soars 338 meters above the city it is the 11th (including alcoholic beverages) from the complimentary open bar on board highest freestanding tower in the world. It dominates the skyline and offers and afterwards drive up Victoria Peak where dinner is served at ‘Bubba breathtaking panoramic views of the Macau cityscape, China, the Pearl Gump’ – the highest restaurant in town offering a sweeping night view of River and even some islands of Hong Kong on a clear day. Lunch in a the city and harbour. Later return to Kowloon for a visit to Temple Street local restaurant is included. Please note that passports are required for Market; famous for its’ inexpensive bargains, fortune tellers and Chinese this trip. The price shown is in Hong Kong Dollars. street opera performances. The price shown is in Hong Kong dollars. Adult Price: $1,300.00* Adult Price: $860.00* *We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to Visit Lantau change. Lantau Island is almost as twice the size of Hong Kong Island and is one Hong Kong Highlights Your itinerary Start Location Visited Location Plane End Location Cruise Train Over night Ferry Day 1 Included Meals - Breakfast Arrive Hong Kong (3 Nights) Day 3 Split into 3 main territories and some 260 islands and peninsulas, Hong Kong is Hong Kong Free Day both similar and wildly different to its mainland big brother. Its Chinese culture is undeniable, but Hong Kong also retains a live fast mentality that oozes through its Yesterday you ticked off the top Hong Kong highlights so today is all about exploring world class restaurant scene, contemporary museums and uber cool locals.