The Pace of Hong Kong

Tour code	TPHKE
Departure	Wed / Sat
Language	English
Duration	Approx. four hours
Pickup	10 am YMCA Hotel (YMCA) in the lobby

Introduction

Sham Shum Po, one of the most densely populated area in Kowloon, also known as the “grassroots clan” and the most colorful districts in Hong Kong. It exhibits large variety of products from clothing to electronic goods that attracts many locals at its low and bargaining price. Our walking tour is an ideal way to experience the story of local living and the changes of old town.

Reservation

Tour Characteristics

Heritage of Mei Ho House
Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb
Sam Tai Tze Temple
Sham Shui Po Police Station
Apliu Street
Garden

Tour Highlights		Tour Itinerary
Visit several historical buildings in Sham Shui Po to learn the culture and history of Hong Kong. Walk through the well-known flea market in Hong Kong, Apliu Street. Tea Time at Hong Kong’s largest bakery production corporations. Explore the daily life of grassroots in all aspects.		Coach transfer to Heritage of Mei Ho House, it was built in half century ago and is now turned into a youth hostel. Visit the exhibition halls at Heritage of Mei Ho House to learn the history of public housing in Hong Kong. Continue journey on foot and stop at Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb, the only Eastern Han brick tomb ever found in Hong Kong. Tea Time at Garden’s Cafe. Stroll in Lei Cheng Uk Estate to find out the difference of the public housing estate to the past. Pass by one of the oldest police stations in Hong Kong, Sham Shui Po Police Station before visiting Sam Tai Tze Temple, a Taoist temple which was built in 1898. Tour finishes at Apliu Street, the flea market is all about new and used electrical devices, audio-visual equipment and mobile phones.

This Tour Includes

Tour guided service

local light refreshment

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