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Hong Kong Heritage & Macau
7 days
Hong Kong Macau
Day 1: Hong Kong
Upon your arrival in Hong Kong you will be met by our representative and assisted on your transfer to the hotel in Kowloon for check-in. The rest of the day is free to rest or start discovering the city. Overnight in Hong Kong.
Day 2: Hong Kong
Start with a ride on the iconic Star Ferry as you cross Victoria Harbor, one of Hong Kong’s greatest assets and a jewel that people marvel at no matter how many times they visit the city. Then visit the Man Mo Temple, a picturesque tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo), before exploring Cat Street – home to antique dealers, curio mer- chantsandartgalleries. Nextisaride on the World's steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram! Next you will visit Aberdeen, the famous fishing village where you’ll see Hong Kong’s junk-dwelling “floating community” - still very much a part of Hong Kong life. Feel like dining amidst the sumptuous surroundings of a Chinese palace? Welcome to Jumbo Kingdom, one of Hong Kong's truly unique attractions.. After Lunch you will pass through picturesque Repulse Bay on your way to Stanley, a popular market town on
the sunny south side of Hong Kong Island. Spend the remainder of your tour exploring Stanley's relaxed ambience and markets where bargain buys have made it world famous. Overnight at your hotel. [B/L]
Day 3: Hong Kong Ocean Park
Today will be dedicated to one of the most famous theme parks in Asia: Ocean Park never fails to impress! The outdoor escalator system is the second largest in the world and the cable-car ride to the headland provides unparal- leled panoramic views. The newly renovated Giant Panda Habitat is another must-see attraction. Le Le and Ying Ying are gifts from the Chinese Government to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Honk Kong Special Administrative Region. Overnight at Hotel. [B]
Day 4: Lantau
Lantau Island is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island and is one of the best loved outlying islands. Take the \fast ferry for a quick ride through the busy harbor to the beautiful Chung Sha Beach. Next, explore Tai O, also known as the “Venice of the East”. This quaint village was once the largest inhabited settlement on Lantau Island. Visit the World’s tallest outdoor,
seated bronze statue at the Po Lin Monastery and enjoy a great vegetar- ian meal. Your tour is completed with a Ngong Ping Cable Car ride. that offers visitors spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of South China Sea and Giant Buddha.
Day 5: Heritage & Harbor by night
You will start the tour with a visit to Tai Fu Tai and Fan Tin Village. The opulent stately home built in 1865 by a scholar of the Man clan, Man Chune-luen, who was bestowed a title of Tai Fu (Manda- rin) by The Qing Imperial government. A photo stop will be made at the Lo Wai Walled Village, the first walled village built by the Tang clan. Nearby is the Tang's Ancestral Hall, built in the 16th century, for clan rituals & ancestor worship. Make a wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree, a big banyan tree that is popular among local villagers. Next is a visit to a spectacular Tang dynasty- style Buddhist temple the Chi Lin Nunnery. This Buddhist nunnery is stunning with its monastery complex having been renovated as a piece of Tang dynasty architecture. The tour
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