We regularly get asked, "Why should I book a Hong Kong guided tour?" or "Why do I need a private tour Hong Kong?" Well, there are many answers as to "why?" First, if you are on a personal tour Hong Kong, you will discover places that you maybe had not heard of and are not mentioned in many cityguide books. Another reason is that your Hong Kong tour guide will be able to tell you much more about the background of places than the internet and you can be sure that the information is correct. However, another reason is that your Hong Kong sightseeing will get the personal touch that will be the "cherry on top" for your time in the city! The following pictures are from our tour guide Mel. He took Steve and his family on a Full Day Private Customised Tour of Hong Kong and created an album for Steve and his family as a little memory of their day here in Hong Kong. Now meet Steve and his family:   

  

  

  

When you book a Hong Kong personal tour, we make sure it is as individual as you are! When Mel created Steve's story - a soft toy who is the travel companion of this family's youngest daughter, he wanted to give his guests something that would hold nice memories for them. We want to share our love and passion with our clients and when you book your Hong Kong package tour, we happily go "the extra mile" to create your special day!

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KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil is coming to Hong Kong!

We could not be any more excited about this. KOOZA is an extravaganza! A spectacle! A feast for the eyes!

Opening in just 8 days time the Cirque du Soleil team is busy setting up the 'Big Top'.

You might have seen the 25 meter tall masts going up in the Central Harbourfront area? And the banners along the side walk? How exciting!

KOOZA opens on April 20th and tickets are selling fast.

Hello Hong Kong is giving away 5 pairs of tickets worth HK$1777 per set for the performance on Thursday 26th April at 8pm. To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is:

1. Follow Hello Singapore on Instagram - why Singapore I hear you ask? Why not we say!
2. Follow Hello Hong Kong on Instagram
3. Leave a comment on our Hello Hong Kong Kooza Instagram post saying ' KOOZA ME, I WANT THOSE TICKETS AND I WANT TO GO WITH... ' (and tag your friend that you want to take)!

The winners will be randomly selected and notified on April 20th.

If your not lucky enough to win a pair of tickets don't worry, Hello Hong Kong still has you covered. Get yourself 15% off your tickets using our special discount code KOOZAHHK15 

Tickets can be booked online at http://www.asiaboxoffice.com/kooza

And don't forget to follow the KOOZA Facebook page for updates on the show.

There are indeed many sights to see in Hong Kong when you have booked your Hong Kong tour package. One of the things not to miss out are the Mid-Level escalators. These are a unique collection of escalators and walkways through the Central district on the Hong Kong Island side. It is the longest outdoor covered system in the world. Build in 1993 to provide a better commute, it ranges a total of 800 metres. If you start your city tour of Hong Kong before 10:30 AM you will see the escalator goes downhill but it will change to uphill after 10:30 AM. Especially now that the weather is getting hotter, you will welcome this little break from walking when you discover the city with your Hong Kong tour guide.

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When you are on your Hong Kong city tour, you will see numerous facets concentrated in one single city. You will see extremely rich, extremely poor, East meeting West, beautiful, untouched nature, concrete jungle and you will see Buddhism living alongside Taoism (pronounced more like "dowism"). Tao meaning the "way" or "path", is a religious belief that incorporates philosophical study, meditation and physical exercises that are meant to lead to a long and fruitful life. In Taoist temples, people pay honor to the Taoist gods a large part of what they are doing is about encouraging luck to come to them (which goes back to the ‘living a fruitful life’). They do this by making offerings to the god of them temple and asking for something back in exchange. Amongst various gods and goddesses, we will find names like Tin Hau - the goddess of the sea and protector of the fishermen - fishermen will go to visit Tin Hau with offerings before going out to sea, they will ask for a safe passage and to catch lots of fish. Man - the god of literature - often visited by students, particularly before important exam times. Wong Tai Sin - the god of good health. If you have booked a Hong Kong private tour, don't forget to ask you Hong Kong tour guide to take you to the Wong Tai Sin Temple. This one is amongst the "do not miss" sights to see in Hong Kong! And while you are there, let the fortune tellers tell you your future and let the gods surrounding this astonishing place be in your favour!

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Established in the 1970s Jumbo Kingdom is one of the largest floating restaurants in the world and as such absolutely worth the visit on your local Hong Kong tour! Located in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, this place is a unique combination of a scenic Hong Kong landmark, a renowned tourist attraction and a fine-dining establishment. When you plan to include this place in your private tour Hong Kong, you will feel like in a time machine thrown back to the Chinese imperial times. This restaurant can accommodate up to 2300 (!) people! So, it does not come as a big surprise, that local and international stars and celebrities like Chow Yun Fat, Tom Cruise, John Wayne and even HM Queen Elisabeth II visited Jumbo Kingdom on their sightseeing in Hong Kong!

On the way to Jumbo restaurant, you will pass the old fishing boats, houseboats and fancy yachts which are also worth seeing.

If you ask our tour guide Hong Kong about sights to see in Hong Kong, chances are this floating restaurant will be one of them!

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If you choose to book a Hong Kong local tour with your Hong Kong tour guide, one of the popular places on your city tour Hong Kong might be a trip on the Peak Tram. This green or red funicular was opened in 1888 to serve families living at The Peak. Consisting of three different classes to travel, on its first day the tram served 600 passengers and over 150,000 in the first year. If you think of sights to see in Hong Kong, you will definitely be amazed by the spectacular views of the city when you are on your tram ride. All heavy equipment including the rails had to be hauled uphill manually!!! Incredible that it took only 3 years to build. Did you know that between 1908 and 1949 an affixed plaque on the first two seats was telling passengers, "This seat is reserved for His Excellency, the Governor"? These seats could not be occupied until two minutes before departure time in the event the Governor might appear unannounced. Ask your personal tour guide in Hong Kong to tell you more about the tram on your next Hong Kong package tour!

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So, now you had a Small Group or Private Food Tour with your foodie guide in Hong Kong and you decide exploring Hong Kong on your own... We got some great places to have a brunch after your Hong Kong city tour! Aberdeen Street Social

Whether you want to build-your-own toast and eggs, healthy options or the "not-so-healthy-but-delicious" pastrami sandwich. The alfresco seating will just make you enjoy your food when the sun is out. You can eat a la carte Sat, Sun and Public Holidays from 11:30 to 15:30.

Si Simply Italian

With authentic delicious Italian cuisine, this restaurant in Lai Chi Kok has something to offer for everyone. May it be the pan-fried Italian sausages, eggplant parmigiana appetisers or the pasta with Bolognese, you will be able to find something for your taste buds! You will find your special brunch Sat, Sun and Public Holiday from 12:00 to 15:00.

Lily & Bloom

This bar and restaurant has an "All American Brunch" packed with salads, cold cuts, fresh seafood, muesli and granola, omelette and many more. Get your French toast or steak and eggs every Sat and Sun from 11:00 to 16:00

Jinjuu

How about a Korean brunch? After all, a Hong Kong foodie tasting tour could definitely include something different! Korean starters, king prawns and Korean fried chicken are just some of the many things that you can choose and have something different to your usual brunch. This delicious buffet awaits you Sat from 12:00 to 15:00 and Sun from 12:00 all the way to 22:00!

Aqua

This restaurant & bar not only offers you the best of Japanese and Italian kitchen with sashimi and Parma ham, it will let you indulge the breathtaking view of Hong Kong from the 29th floor in the One Peking Building. You can book your table for this special brunch Sat and Sun from 12:00 to 15:00

These are some small options to discover on your own after your Hong Kong city tour. However, your Hong Kong tour guide will be able to give you more alternatives on what to do when you are in Hong Kong.

One of Hong Kong's distinctive icons is the Star Ferry. Founded in 1888 there are 12 ferries in the fleet that currently operate two routes across the harbour. If you are on a Hong Kong City Tour, you will definitely have the opportunity to cross from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon with the Star Ferry as we are using the ferries on our walking tours of Hong Kong. You will immediately spot these green and white passenger boats crossing the waters every 10 minutes during your Kowloon walking tour. Even National Geographic Traveler has named the Star Ferry as one of the "fifty places of a lifetime".

During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the ferries were used to transport prisoners of war from Sham Shui Po to Kai Tak Airport.

Let your Hong Kong tour guide tell you more about it on your Private Tour Hong Kong!

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It's getting warmer, the sun is shining... All indications that the boat tour season is close! YAY!  Did you know that apart from local walking tours in Hong Kong we also offer Hong Kong sailing junk charters? Local Hero is a 47ft fully equipped cruising sloop! She can take up to 12 people on a junk trip around the South Side of Hong Kong Island (for example to Lamma Island, Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay and Po Toi Island) and to Sai Kung. You can choose your boat charter out of Stanley, Aberdeen or Hebe Haven.

We offer 3- Hour Sails and full day 7-Hour Sails; who wouldn't enjoy a great day out on a Hong Kong Cruise with Captain Ryan!? How about a Romantic Cruise Dinner for your next special day? Get in touch today and discover Hong Kong with a boat tour!

Port Shelter - a beautiful hill and cliff-ringed haven which is the site of sailboat racing most weekends.

 

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That is a very good and legitimate question! You could for example take a Local Hong Kong Tour with dozens of other strangers hopping on and off a bus. You might think that a bus tour would allow you to see the most number of places within the shortest time and, at the same time give you a little snippet of Hong Kong life. Whilst there is some truth to this you won't know what you missed out on! Joining a large tour group will give you almost no possibility of asking questions or getting to know the real Hong Kong. If you hire a private tour guide in Hong Kong you can find out about....

• The everlasting history of East meets West
• The multifaceted Cantonese cuisine that adopted some of the British and Portuguese tastes
• The fascinating political environment
• The dark side of the triads and many many more!

This is only a small insight to the many things that you can expect on a Hong Kong City Tour besides Victoria Peak, the harbour and Star Ferry. Your Personal Guide in Hong Kong will make sure that you have an unforgettable tour, discovering small details and visiting places that you otherwise would not have thought of. Whether you choose a day tour package or after sunset exploration, your private tours in Hong Kong will always be unique - just like YOU! Get in touch with us now and check out which of our Hong Kong Tour Packages will suit you best.

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