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Walking together into our authentic culture and discover how locals live their daily lives on this walking tour. Visit vibrant local wet markets in Hong Kong. Step into traditional Chinese pastries bakeries. Along the way, uncover the fascinating stories behind mahjong culture, paper offerings, and the role of goldfish in feng shui.
Step off the beaten path to uncover local spots in Hong Kong that rarely make it into guidebooks, let’s dive into the hidden side of busy tourist spots. Including secret upstairs stores at goldfish markets, and the wet markets in the municipal buildings.
This tour is beyond the standard tourist activities, offering the real experience into Hong Kong’s culture, gaining a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s traditions and lifestyle. Perfect for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences, let’s step into the city’s vibrant traditions and uncover stories!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: Prince Edward MTR Station B Exit (inside the station) To recognize your guide, please look for a local holding a Yellow Fan with "Hong Kong Free Tours Guide" on it.
Mong Kok MTR Station
Itinerary
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1Goldfish Street (Tung Choi Street)
Discover Hong Kong's economic story through goldfish in plastic bags. Learn how multi-million dollar shop sales and soaring rents are pushing local culture upwards, creating a hidden world of upstairs businesses.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the secret behind our fruit: Hong Kong grows almost nothing! With 0.1% agriculture, we orchestrate a daily global airlift. Taste fruit that flew in overnight and learn how strawberries from Japan reach your hand in days.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Beyond sweet treats, this bakery safeguards cultural memory. Taste walnut cookies to understand how food preserves heritage and tells the story of Hong Kong's evolving identity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Pat Chun - Taste the edible heritage of Hong Kong’s post-war baby boom. Discover how one brand’s commitment to Hong Kong while resisting made in China, preserving tradition in every bottle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Mahjong & Hong Kong Jockey Club - Discover how colonial law bowed to local tradition, creating a unique social contract where gambling funds the city's public services. Explore the philosophy behind this necessary compromise.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Marinated Store - Discover edible wisdom: how Hong Kongers transformed climate challenges into culinary invention. Taste preserved eggs and sausages that embody our dialogue with nature, time, and preservation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Seafood Store - Witness Hong Kong's role as global conductor of the ocean's bounty. Discover how geoduck from Canada reaches our stalls within hours, reflecting our philosophy of ultimate freshness and simplicity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Paper Offering Store - Discover how Chinese families care for ancestors by burning paper replicas. When Gucci tried to stop these shops, Hong Kong's cultural tradition proved stronger than luxury brand lawyers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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