Tour

Hong Kong Dolphin watch

This is a 4 hour trip to see the natural habitat of the Pink Dolphins which are now endangered. The cruise aims to promote protection of this species. This also includes a bus ride to Tung Chung, a new satellite town. This is only on three days of the week and advance booking is a must. The tour cost is HK$ 320 / 160 for adults/children.

City guide

Overview & visitor information

Hong Kong Dolphin watch Hong Kong — Hong Kong Dolphin Watch Hong Kong

1528A Star House, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China PRC [Map] Tel: (852) 2984-1414 Fax: (852) 2984-7799 Web: http://www.hkdolphinwatch.com

Then there is a free cruise every Thurs and Sat organized by the Hong Kong Tourism board. Pre- registration is a must. Contact 852/2508 1234. Duh Ling, a Chinese junk cruise is a one hour cruise and is a great and cheaper option.

More tours in Hong Kong

Keep exploring Hong Kong.

Explore all

hong-kong

The Gray Line

Activity

The Gray Line bus service has its own local sightseeing tours organized daily. These are safe and better for the individual traveler. One can book from most hotels as well as from the Gray Line office directly. The 5 hour program is both in the mornings and evenings. Areas covered are Victoria Peak, Man Mo temple, Aberdeen and Stanley. The price is HK 295 per adult and HK$ 190 for students and children.

hong-kong

Splendid Tours and Travel

Activity

Like the Gray Line, they also offer day and night city tours. Cruises, trips to Lantau and other areas, historical tours, entertainment tours and others are there to choose from.

hong-kong

Star Ferry Harbor tours

Activity

There are a number of boat tours as the harbor cruise is a major attraction of Hong Kong. Perhaps the most popular is the one hour cruise by the Star Ferry Company. One can board the ferry at various places. The cost for adults is HK$ 40 and for children it is HK$ 36. The night cruise includes the Symphony of Lights and costs HK$ 85 for adults and 76 for children. The company also offers 2 hour cruises.

hong-kong

Water tours

Activity

Water tours are the largest for cruises and boat tours. They have a special tour for 2 hrs which covers Noon Day Gun and typhoon shelter. They also have some long tours, during the day, which have a combination of water and land tours. Besides, they also do evening, sunset and night tours.

More places in Hong Kong

Keep exploring Hong Kong.

Explore all

hong-kong

The Avenue of Stars

Theatre

Located along the Victoria Harbor waterfront, the Avenue of Stars in Tsimshatsui is the Far East's equivalent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is a tribute to the great movie and TV industry of Hong Kong, a tribute to the professionals who have contributed to the territory's hundred-year history of film making. The Avenue of Stars features commemorative plaques, hand prints of movie celebrities, descriptive milestones, kiosks with movie memorabilia, a towering Hong Kong Film Awards statuette, and a life size statue of Bruce Lee, the legendary kung-fu star.

hong-kong

Museum of History

Museum

Museum of History is another landmark of this area. Established in 1975 when it became a separate entity, it finally got its permanent home only in 1998 on 100 Chatham Road, South Tsimshatsui. This colossal museum has the same colour planning as the Science Museum next door. If one is a history enthusiast, this is the place to go to. Intricate details of the history of Hong Kong can be found here. There are plenty of reconstructed facts interestingly brought out with costumes, photographs, old artefacts and even a 100 year old reconstructed street. There are five branches of this Museum around Hong Kong.

hong-kong

What to do with children in tow

Activity

As Hong Kong boasts of both the Disney land and Ocean Park, children all over the world will always enjoy a visit. Besides this all tours are child friendly and quite interesting for children. To take a cruise by day or night, dolphin watch tour, just play on the beach, or go for some water sports, the best being on Lantau, is something all kids love to do.

hong-kong

The Tin Hau Temple

Temple

The Tin Hau Temple is a protected monument and located on Causeway Bay. This temple is dedicated to Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea. It still retains a lot of the original architecture and form.

hong-kong

Victoria Park

Park

Victoria Park, in Causeway Bay, originally built as a protection from Typhoons is today a popular park, with a statue of Queen Victoria at the main entrance. It now has many sports facilities and international tennis tournaments are hosted here. There are pools, fountains and children areas. Events like the Lunar New Year Fair, Annual Flower Show and Expositions are held in this park. People also hold their protests, demonstrations and meetings here.

hong-kong

Causeway Bay

Town

Causeway Bay is in the Northern area of the Island. It is one of the world's most expensive shopping areas to rent a place. It has the famous Times Square indoor shopping plaza, the famous Japanese store Sogo, The World Trade Centre, Fashion Island, Fashion Walk, Windsor House, and Lee Gardens. It is the trendy, upmarket area popular with the fashion conscious youth. It has some great hotels and service apartments. The Royal Yacht Club is located here. The famous Noon day Gun is still shot from here as an age old tradition of signaling time.

hong-kong

Victoria Peak

Mountain

Victoria Peak is at 550 m above sea level and as such offers breathtaking views of both the Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon area along with the Harbor. It is a must visit both during the day and at night. The main view point is on the roof of a shopping mall even though the actual peak is to the west. There is a lot of entertainment on the Peak as well as some great eateries. Tram rides to the Peak can be taken.

hong-kong

Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Garden

Zoological and Botanical Gardens are on the northern slopes of Victoria's Peak. Started as a Botanical Garden in 1871, it was renamed with the increasing interest and additions to the Zoological sections. Albany Road divides this Garden into two parts which are connected by a subway. It is in the area between Garden Road, Upper Albert Road, Robinson Road and Glenealy. The Western part is where all the mammals and reptiles can be seen. The eastern part of the Garden has a beautiful Children's playground, Jaguar enclosures, Fountains and Terrace Gardens and a Green House.

hong-kong

Old Man Mo Temple

Temple

Old Man Mo Temple located on Hollywood Road was built in 1848 and is the oldest and most well known temple of Hong Kong. It pays tribute to Man Tai, the god of Literature and Mo Tai, the god of war whose images are found inside. Many throng this temple and burn incense sticks. It is believed that physical strength and intelligence is granted in the worship here.

hong-kong

The Central Market

Street

The Central Market is in the corner of Queen Victoria Street. It has a central courtyard and six floors. One of the first markets of Hong Kong, one can find all kinds of traditional handmade Chinese goods here.

More restaurants in Hong Kong

Keep exploring Hong Kong.

Explore all

hong-kong

Gaddi's

A great choice for French food with much European influence, the service here is also par excellence. The elegant restaurant with classic French crockery is still considered one of Hong Kong's best restaurants. The ambience is beautiful and to add to the mood there is live music and a dance floor.

hong-kong

Cafe des artistes

In the heart of the crowded Lan Kwai Fung, one is transported to this quiet restaurant. The food here is from Southern France with some mouth watering delicacies like the grilled scallops, or duck leg. The desserts are mouth watering.

hong-kong

Cafe Deco

Family-friendly

This is a beautifully designed restaurant in the Stunning Victoria Peak area with spectacular views. To add to this flavor is the live Jazz music one is treated too. Perfect for a family outing, there is a choice of food from all parts of the world, be it Italian, Thai, Indian, Mughlai, Chinese, Japanese or American. The helpings especially of the salad are generous. An additional feature is an area for children to play in.

hong-kong

Caprice

This restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel is a specialty French restaurant where reservations are a must. The renowned Chef Vincent Thiery personally supervises the kitchen to create delicious French specialties. The décor is a great blend of modern and classic. Chinese and international art adorn the walls. The view of Victoria Harbor adds to the delicate flavors. The capelli pasta, scallops or the duck delicacies are suggested. There are fixed priced menus on offer too.

hong-kong

Grissini

This restaurant is on two levels with great views of the harbor. In slick style with black furniture, high ceiling and floor to ceiling windows, it offers delicious Northern Italian food with innovative menus. It offers a variety of Italian wines to go with the food.

hong-kong

Unkai

This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong. The chef is from Osaka. The décor is elegant yet subtle. Unless very familiar with Japanese food, it may be better to try the fixed menu to savor all the delicacies and specialties.

hong-kong

Steakhouse wine bar and grill

The huge selection of salads, imported meat steak selections, and a variety of the best international wines make this a memorable dining experience. The food is delicious and service impeccable.

hong-kong

Yan toe heen

This restaurant is decorated with tasteful beauty and serenity. It commands a breathtaking view of the Victoria Harbor. The table is set with expensive jade. The cuisine is Cantonese but with a lot of innovations to please the palate of every international traveler. The chef is known to change the menu with each lunar month hence always offering a new delicacy to try out. The Dim Sums are delicious.

hong-kong

Felix

The décor here is whacky, but the sweeping views, especially of the harbor and Hong Kong's skyline are amazing. The food is excellent. It is a combination of East and West. The fixed menu gives an opportunity to try the specialties.

hong-kong

Baci

Not giving too much emphasis to décor, the restaurant offers very authentic Italian food. The bar is well equipped and the staff is very friendly and warm.