Famous for its bun festival and the mouthwatering sweetness of the Mango mochi, Cheung Chau is also home to one of the famous temples in Hong Kong.

Pak Tai Temple is Cheung Chau’s most famous religious structure, which was built more than 200 years ago in honor of the Taoist god of the sea. Travel back in time, when you enter the temple with the smell of incense and smoke curling through the stone courtyards and gold-detailed doorways.

Visiting the temple is free, however, if you wish to delve deeper into the history and relevance of Pak Tai temple to Cheung Chau, your Hello! Hong Kong private tour guide will be sharing with you some local stories when you book our Chung Chau Hong Kong walking tour.

Visit Pak Tai Temple on your Hello! Hong KOng walking tour

This residents tour itinerary is specially designed for people who have a basic knowledge of Hong Kong. A fun activity that you can do with your family and friends. The bonus part is, at the end of the tour, you can choose to stay in Cheung Chau and enjoy lunch in one of the many waterfront restaurants or return to Central with your guide. BOOK NOW!

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Yes! you heard it right! Hong Kong trams will be free to ride for all Hongkongers during Mid-Autumn Festival. This is in celebration of the first anniversary of Huatai International mobile brokerage application - Zhangle Global.

The themes for advertising that Huatai International used are"007", "Balloon", "fencing" which symbolizes the breakthroughs made by Hong Kong athletes in the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Hong Kong Tramways, Limited (Tramways) has been serving Hong Kong since 1904. It is one of Hong Kong transportation that Hello! Hong Kong guests are excited to experience it.

This initiative will definitely give a positive impact on all Hong Kongers, especially during the Pandemic. A friendly reminder from your Hello! Hong Kong tour guides, wear a mask at all times when boarding or onboard a public transport carrier. Stay Safe!

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Mid Autumn is just around the corner! The celebration marks the end of the autumn harvest and was traditionally a time to give thanks to the gods. It is also a time of year that the moon is at its brightest. This Hong Kong activity is the time where families get together eating dinner, sharing mooncakes, worshiping the moon with gifts, displaying lanterns, and do other activities.

As the Pandemic hits the world, there has been a huge change in how people celebrate the festival. As the quarantine and restriction prevented families to be together, the rise of online celebrations became more frequent. Thanks to technology, people were still able to see each other and celebrate during this very important tradition.

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The good news is, now that more people are getting vaccinated, restrictions are starting to relax thus, allowing people to be able to visit their family, provided that they are following social distancing guidelines of course.

So take out your facemasks, alcohol and santizer and explore our beautiful city as there are plenty of photo perfect decoration, traditions, staycations, and various activities around the city!

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Planning on your future trip to Hong Kong and looking for activities to do? Check out Hello! Hong Kong Tours and Travel Guide just for you!

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Spotlight On: ALLEN

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Allen. Allen is one of our office staff and she will be your first point of contact when you email us. She is the queen of operations managing everyone’s schedule and also takes care of all of the big travel agencies that regularly book tours with us. In short, she is the Boss Lady! We asked Allen some questions about some of her favorite things in Hong Kong.

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

Any local noodle shops are my go-to places to get Ngau Lam Min (beef brisket noodles) and Yit Lai Cha (hot milk tea). They serve the authentic Hong Kong noodles taste! They seldom speak English so you better know the Cantonese name of the food if you go there. In my case, I order the same thing every time so it's easy!

Whats your favourite place in Hong Kong?

Cheung Chau Island - It is just a few minutes away from the city. I love the ferry ride over, the seafood there and of course the relaxing view while just having a stroll around the island.

Other fun facts about Allen

Languages Allen speaks: English

Month and year Allen joined Hello! Tours: May 2018

One thing Allen likes about working with Hello! Tours:

It really boils down to the people I work with, especially with Laura. I love the happy working environment. Each Hello! Tours branch has the same vibe, so it is very pleasant to work with everyone.

Something not many people know about Allen:

I am very much into music, so other than singing (on the side), I also play guitar, ukulele and a little bit of piano.

Hong Kong is a concrete jungle known for its buzzing nightlife, bustling business ventures, and easy and reliable transportation system. One of the reasons why it is easy to travel around the city is because of the convenient connecting bridges that have served as vital transportation links from the New Territories to the city.

With the beautiful architectural structures, crossing these bridges will give you a panoramic view of Hong Kong that you will surely admire. Your Hello! Hong Kong Tours team has listed the top 5 beautiful bridges in the city that are worth going out of your way to cross!

Tsing Ma Bridge

The bridge was named after the two islands it connects, namely Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It is the world's 14th-longest span suspension bridge, and was the second-longest at the time of completion. Did you know that prior to the completion of the Tsing Ma Bridge, Lantau Island could only be accessed by water, and was completely rural? Now, thanks to this bridge you can now visit the Lantau island in a breeze!. Another exciting way to see the AWEmazing structure of the Tsing Ma bridge is when you take a sightseeing helicopter tour, You can experience and see the beauty of the Tsing Ma Bridge on our 30-Minute Lion RockPrivate Flight and catch the perfect sunset whilst onboard the airconditioned MD902 Explorer Twin-Engine Helicopter.

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Ap Lei Chau Bridge

Also know as Aberdeen Bridge, this bridge connects the island of Ap Lei Chau (Aberdeen Island) to the community of Aberdeen on Hong Kong Island. It allows pedestrian access where you can have a ten-minute walk between Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau which see the view of the typhoon shelter. Aberdeen is also known for Sampan rides so feel like a local, and experience the traditional watercraft that Chinese fisherman families lived centuries ago when you book our private customised tour!

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Tai Chung Bridge - Tai O

Located at Tai-O fishing village, this small, blue pedestrian-only bridge is a great way to see the famous stilt houses. When you book our full-day Lantau tour, you will be able to see and cross this bridge. Not only that, you will be able to ride a boat in Tai-O together with our Hello! Hong Kong tour guides. On the boat boat ride, you will be able to see the Macau Bridge and if you are lucky, get a chance to see the pink dolphins!

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Last BUT definitely not the least on our list, is the famous Hong Kong-Zhuhai Macau bridge. It is the longest sea-crossing and the longest open-sea fixed link in the world. The 45-minute drive away is convenient and easy access to and from Macau, where traditionally can be accessed via Star Ferry which is an hour-long ferry ride. Since you are crossing two cities, it is still required to pass the immigration department of both, so don’t forget to bring your passport and other important documents for immigration requirements.

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Changes are inevitable and sometimes that includes our friends leaving the city they once loved. Are your friends leaving Hong Kong? Are you looking for the perfect send-off parting gift?

Good news! we are now offering gift vouchers for Hello!  Hong Kong Memories Tours. Now, you can make their last few days in Hong Kong more memorable. Spend the day with them, rediscovering everything that makes Hong Kong so special with our specially designed 3 itineraries to choose from. All with a deep dive into history, culture, and local stories. With the guidance of your expert Hello! Hong Kong tour guides, their last days in Hong Kong will definitely be a day to remember!

The perfect leaving gift for long-lasting memories.

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Spotlight On: Ryan

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Ryan. Ryan was born and raised in Hong Kong and has an incredible family history that can be traced for hundreds of years. We have asked Ryan some questions about some of his favorite things in Hong Kong.

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

For the summer I like chilled mango sago pudding

For the winter I like hot sago sweet soup in coconut milk or hot cashew paste sweet soup, black sesame sweet soup. My favorite place to get sago soup is a small family-run business in San Po Kong, Kowloon, but I can’t remember the name!

Whats your favourite place to take people to on tours?

When I take people to Tai O fishing town, I make sure that we stop for a rest at a real transitional family run Chinese dessert restaurant.

Other fun facts about Ryan

Languages Ryan guides in: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Month and year Ryan joined Hello! Tours: 2018

One thing Ryan likes about working with Hello! Hong Kong:

Small group private custom-made tour. Flexible!

Something not many people know about Ryan: Ryan did not answer.

Choosing the right hotel when you travel is one of the most important tasks. Location, price, reviews, easy access to transportation, nearby malls, and other tourist attractions are important things to consider when looking for a hotel.

Hello! Hong Kong Tours Team has listed different districts in Hong Kong to help you decide on which locations are most suitable for your Hong Kong tour.

TSIM SHA TSUI (KOWLOON SIDE) - It has the highest concentration of hotels where you will get the best view of the HK Island skyline from.

TSIM SHA TSUI EAST (KOWLOON SIDE) - It is home to a few of the big hotels and the fantastic History Museum. The views of the skyline from hotels in this area are spectacular. Of course, you have to get the harbor view room!

MONGKOK (KOWLOON SIDE) - If you want a place closer to the local markets, and feel the local vibe, this district is just right for you. You can find a lot of cheap hotel options in this neighborhood. Including the short stay variety!

CENTRAL (HK ISLAND SIDE) - This is probably the most convenient area to stay in Hong Kong. The transport links are excellent. however, convenience and glamour come with a price tag!

SHEUNG WAN (HK ISLAND SIDE) - If you want a more traditional, quiet convenience, this is the right place for you. It has many of the conveniences of Central but without the hefty price tag.

WAN CHAI (HK ISLAND SIDE) - If you want a ‘good fun’ environment with lots of bars playing live music and offering happy hours.

We put together a list of hotels in each district to help you decide on where to stay on your next Singapore trip.

Spotlight On: Keko

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Keko, one of the longest-standing members of the Hello! Tours Team. We have asked Keko some questions about some of his favorite things in Hong Kong.

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

Definitely Drunken Shrimp. Tung Po dai pai dong in North Point makes the best drunken shrimp and the owner Robbie is so much fun.

Whats your favourite place to take people to on tours?

Because I love terrorizing the fish!

Other fun facts about Keko

Languages Keko guides in: Meow meow.

Month and year Keko joined Hello! Tours: Oct 2013

One thing Keko likes about working with Hello! Hong Kong:

I was the first member of the Hello! Tours team (apart from Laura) and I've been able to live in and learn about the culture of three great cities across Asia.

Something not many people know about Keko:

Not many people know that I am the Chief Operations Officer of Hello! Tours. Most people assume I am just some office pet.