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The Local Organizing Committee of the 6th IATIS Conference has arranged with two local travel agencies to offer 11 tours at special rates on 7 July 2018 (Saturday). Descriptions of these tours are cited from the respective websites.
Tours organized by Ho Ho Go Experience
Registration for Tours A-F should be done by online registration. Enquiries should be made directly to the travel agency.
Registration by online form: Online Registration
Deadline for online booking: 2 July 2018
Enquires: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (email) / +852 3583 1184 (tel)
Tour A/B Support the Normal, Dispel the Evil
Guests of this activity will stroll along Shum Shui Po before visiting a sophisticated Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner for a diagnosis, and popping in on a very special private clinic which has been operating over half a century.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Maximum number of participants per tour (Max. two tours): 6
Minimum number of participants: 1
Price HK$800
Tour C Hong Kong Island Food Tour
This Tour is not just about food, but also explores the Tai Hang community. You can learn about the evolution of Hong Kong dining with your taste buds. The local people's favorite food: BBQ pork, cart-noodle, deep fried dough in rice sheet roll, Dai Pai Dong milk tea, freeze drinks, Chinese bakery. What's more? The stories behind these eateries and architectures of different periods of time.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Maximum number of participants: 12
Minimum number of participants: 1
Price HK$600
Tour D Lost but Found: Origin of Fragrant Harbour
The tour starts at the Hong Kong “must-go must-see” – the Peak. However, we will take an almost-forgotten heritage walk there instead of spending time at the crowded Peak Tower. Then we turn to Lugard Road at the Peak, the most scenic promenade at 400m above, built a century ago, with bountiful flora and historic monuments en route. A Peak Tram ride is promised. Meal will be served at the Pok Fu Lam village.
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Maximum number of participants: 20
Minimum number of participants: 1
Price HK$600
Tour E Fairytale Lane
Fairytale Lane visits the off-the-beaten-path attractions in the countryside. The tour starts at a significant spot along the mountain hill road to appreciate the panoramic view of Hong Kong's highest peak -- Tai Mo Shan at the famous Kadoorie Farm. Then we move along the scenic route in the western part of the territory to have a little walk to visit a legendary Hakka village. After making your wish to the Wishing Tree, we will have a low carbon organic veggie lunch in a historical site before visiting the oldest walled village, where you will be told a story of the Song princess who once lived in Hong Kong.
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Maximum number of participants: 22
Minimum number of participants: 16
Price HK$980
Tour F Cultural Playground
A walking tour to discover the unknown side of Yau Ma Tei. Follow the footsteps of the indigenous cultural fans to explore the movie library at Broadway Circuit, Chinese bridal gown shop or kitchen utensil shops at Shanghai Street, and experience the unique cultural life in the bustling city.
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Maximum number of participants: 18
Minimum number of participants: 1
Price HK$300
Tours organized by H S Travel International Company (a.k.a. tour3.0)
Registration for Tours 1-5 should be done by completing the registration form and submitting directly it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Enquiries should be made directly to the travel agency.
Registration by form: Registation Form
Deadline for booking: 15 June 2018
Enquires: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (email) / +852 3789 7081 (tel)
Tour 1 DukLing Harbour Cruise and a Symphony of Lights (Night Tour)
Enjoy a spectacular view of the skyline across Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong's only remaining classic junk! Take the 7:30pm trip, and you will also see "A Symphony of Lights", the dazzling multimedia show on both sides of the harbour - one of the 'MUST-SEE' features on travellers' list.
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Maximum number of participants: 30
Minimum number of participants: 6
Price HK$250
Tour 2 Old Town - New Experience
Leisure Walking Tour around Central & Sheung Wan districts exploring the old faces of Hong Kong. The Central and Sheung Wan area was where the story of modern Hong Kong began, the area where the British flag was first officially raised, the Tai Ping Shan area where many Chinese first settled in the 1840s. This journey leads you through some of the oldest streets, Chinese temples, the haunts of a famous revolutionary, Hong Kong’s earliest judicial and police buildings as well as many little shops that still offer glimpses of what life was like when a world city was still in the making.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Maximum number of participants: 12
Minimum number of participants: 6
Price HK$180
Tour 3 Tai Mo Shan Sunrise Hike
Stand at the top of Hong Kong, observe Hong Kong day and night quietly. Hike in the dark to the top of the mountain, wait for the dawn from the horizon to light up the sky. Explore the mystery of nature, follow the dizzying city lights and feel the different faces of Hong Kong.
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Maximum number of participants: 12
Minimum number of participants: 6
Price HK$610
Tour 4 Fisherfolk Life and the Great Outdoors
With a seemingly endless cityscape, Hong Kong is the ultimate urban destination. Just 30 minutes away from the city, you will encounter the great outdoors of Lamma Island, where you can taste local fishermen’s dishes, participate in craft-making activities and experience fishing village life. Hop on the DukLing, an antique sailing junk in Hong Kong, to enjoy the beautiful sunset in Victoria Harbour.
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Maximum number of participants: 12
Minimum number of participants: 6
Price HK$540
Tour 5 Tai O Eco Tour
This tour is an eye-opening foray into the natural landscape and distinct heritage of Lantau Island. Visitors can experience local culture at Tai O, the fishing village also known as the "Venice of the Orient". Not only will they be able to sample fisher folk's traditional food, they might even get a chance to take part in its production. Be inspired by our natural environment. Tour highlights include a 25-minute ride on Ngong Ping 360 cable car, a visit to a Tai O Stilt House for an opportunity to make salted egg yolk and white bean congee and a Chinese White Dolphin Watching Boat Trip.
Duration: approx. 7 hours
Maximum number of participants: 12
Minimum number of participants: 6
Price HK$720
Museum Guided Tours
"The Hong Kong Story" Exhibition
The Hong Kong Story permanent exhibition is a showcase of the dedicated hard work done by the Museum staff in the past years in collecting, preserving and researching the history and development of Hong Kong. Occupying an area of 7,000 m2, The Hong Kong Story comprises 8 galleries located on two floors. Through the display of over 4,000 exhibits with the use of 750 graphic panels, a number of dioramas and multi-media programmes, and enhanced with special audio-visual and lighting effects, The Hong Kong Story outlines the natural environment, folk culture and historical development of Hong Kong vividly. The exhibition, which is both entertaining and educational, starts telling the story from the Devonian period 400 million years ago and concludes with the reunification of Hong Kong with China in 1997. We sincerely invite you to this 400 million years of historical and cultural journey, and hope that it can arouse your interest in and introspection on the historical and cultural heritage of Hong Kong.
Group Guided Museum Tour 1 (Organized specifically for IATIS Conference delegates) (Cancelled)
Date: 7 July 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00-13:00
Language: English
Maximum number of participants: 30
Minimum number of participants: 20
Price: Free
Registration by email: Email should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject "Group Guided Museum Tour 1". You should indicate your name and your email address in your email.
Deadline for Registration: 20 June 2018 (Wednesday)
Remarks:
1) This group guided tour is still pending confirmation from the Museum. Notification from the Museum will be received as late as one week before the day of the tour. The tour will be cancelled if the Museum confirms that the tour is not available or the number of registered participants does not reach the minimum required number.
2) The group of participants will meet outside the Museum (more details will be available to successful registrants). No transportation will be arranged.
Public Guided Tours of "The Hong Kong Story" Exhibition (Organized for the general public)
Time: 14:30
Language: English
No registration is required. Each tour admits 30 persons. First come, first served.
Meeting Point: "Docent Stop" at Gallery 1 Entrance on G/F
Showcasing operatic treasures from the museum's collection, including valuable items once used by renowned Cantonese opera artists, together with a reconstructed theatre in a bamboo shed and a variety of multimedia programmes, this gallery offers a wonderful insight into the history and unique characteristics of Cantonese opera.
An exhibition entitled "The Leading Actress, Perfidious Concubine and Beloved Grandma – Lee Hong Kum's Artistic Career" is on display at the Artist's Corner, showcasing about 50 exhibits meticulously selected from the collection of the renowned Cantonese opera star, Lee Hong Kum, to give the audience an opportunity to revisit her opera career and the remarkable performance she gave on the silver screen.
Group Guided Museum Tour 2 (Organized specifically for IATIS Conference delegates) (Cancelled)
Date: 7 July 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00-12:00
Language: English
Maximum number of participants: 30
Minimum number of participants: 20
Price: Free
Registration by email: Email should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject "Group Guided Museum Tour 2". You should indicate your name and your email address in your email.
Deadline for Registration: 20 June 2018 (Wednesday)
Remarks:
1) This group guided tour is still pending confirmation from the Museum. Notification from the Museum will be received as late as one week before the day of the tour. The tour will be cancelled if the Museum confirms that the tour is not available or the number of registered participants does not reach the minimum required number.
2) The group of participants will meet outside the Museum (more details will be available to successful registrants). No transportation will be arranged.
Other Tours
You may also like to visit the Discover Hong Kong website (managed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board) for more ideas on local tours and sightseeing. Other attractions include Dr Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail, Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and Tram Tour.
Travel to the Chinese Mainland
For information on visa requirements, travel arrangements, tour choices, please refer to the website of China Travel Service Hong Kong.
