Hong Kong’s Chinese cultural attractions

Although Hong Kong was the British colony until 1997, Hong Kong, which is always a part of China, still has a lot of Chinese cultural sightseeing points.

So Hong Kong is a good place for Western travelers to see Chinese culture and prepare for their advanced cultural trip in the mainland of China.

 

This post is going to show you the Chinese cultural sightseeing points at Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Lantau Island.

• Repulse Bay at Hong Kong Island
• Nan Lian Garden at Kowloon
• Sam Tung Uk Museum at the New Territories
• Po Lin Monastery’s Big Buddha at Lantau Island

To visit the above-mentioned attractions easily, travelers can book the easy half day Hong Kong private tour by private car.

To visit more cultural sites in one day, travelers can book the full day Hong Kong private tour by private car.

Fully vaccinated Frank the tour guide hopes he can share the colorful Chinese culture with clients soon.

Repulse Bay

Apart from the beautiful beach, Repulse Bay has a colorful outdoor Museum of Chinese Religions.

 

It shows visitors the gods and goddesses of two main religions, Buddhism and Taoism, of Chinese people.

 

Travelers can take the Citybus route No 6 or 6A to go to Repulse Bay from Central (browse bus route details here).

You may have the half day Hong Kong Island private tour to visit Repulse Bay and other major highlights, Victoria Peak and Aberdeen Fishing Village, easily in 4 hours.

 

5: “Touring with Frank was excellent…”

Thomas Lynch (Toursbylocals) from the UK

9 Feb 2019

5Review: Touring with Frank was excellent. We really enjoyed the half day tour of Hong Kong Island seeing all the highlights. The only disappointment was the fog around the viewpoint and even with this Frank juggled the itinerary round to give us the best chance of seeing something. After the tour finished he even helped us with a restaurant and to order lunch. The tour was well organised, Frank was informative and funny and I wouldn’t hesitate to book him again. (Browse private tour page)

Frank’s response: Thank you very for your five stars rating, Thomas! Your review shows the important flexibility of our private car tour program. When clients have the workable requests or when it is necessary to make the change (e.g. due to bad weather) to the program, the included car with driver can change the route easily for clients and guide. The guide can still focus on doing the basic but important job, making tour commentary. That is why our private car tour program prevails! (Message Frank to plan YOUR private tour)

 

Nan Lian Garden

Nan Lian Garden is a replica of the traditional Chinese garden in Xian.

 

Visitors can see the wonderful landscaping, gardening and wooden architectures, which were the soft power of China and exported to Japan, in this oasis in a concrete city.

 

The nice garden is about 10 mins walk from the Diamond Hill MTR Station.

Travelers may have the half day Kowloon private tour to visit the Nan Lian Garden easily.

Clients can also see the interesting lucky sticks fortune telling at Taoist Wong Tai Sin Temple and taste the local Hong Kong delicacies at the local tea cafe during the private tour.

 

5: “Our second tour with Frank was as stimulating as the day before…”

Betty Davis (Toursbylocals) from Canada

21 Sept 2019

5 Review: Our second tour with Frank was as stimulating as the day before. The temple, gardens, monastery, subsidized housing museum and market gave us an incredible flavor of Kowloon. And Frank’s commentary was thorough and clear. He was willing to make adjustments as needed. We enjoyed our time with him and Sam. (Browse private tour page)

Frank’s response: Thank you very much, Betty! Kowloon cultural Highlights private car tour shows you another sides of Kowloon. Apart from shopping, Kowloon has nice garden, crowded temple and other cultural sightseeing points waiting for the curious travelers! (Message Frank to plan YOUR private tour)

 

Sam Tung Uk Museum

Sam Tung Uk Museum was the house of the native Chan Family in Tsuen Wan Area.

 

The museum shows visitors the traditional Chinese family life, farming culture and ancestral worship.

 

It is about 15 mins walk from the Tsuen Wan MTR Station.

If you don’t like visiting museum, you may have the easy New Territories private tour.

 

5:“ We were looking for something different to do for a day and Frank’s tour was perfect for us…“

Sharan S (Toursbylocals) from the US

9 Mar 2018

5 Review: Frank took us to visit the New Territories. We are seasoned travelers and have visited Hong Kong many times. We were looking for something different to do for a day and Frank’s tour was perfect for us. Having a car and driver made it possible to get from one location to another enabling us to visit many sites. Frank provided interesting commentary and was there to answer all our questions. I would recommend Frank’s New Territories tour to anyone looking to see a different side of Hong Kong. (Browse private tour page)

Frank’s response: Thank you very much, Sharan! Apart from the popular normal city tour options, we have other out of common tourist track private car tour options, e.g. New Territories ‘the land between’ private car tour and Sai Kung seafood lunch private car tour. Private car tour, which makes good use of your time, is the best solution to tour these remote places. You can get a relaxed tour for the different sides of Hong Kong! (Message Frank to plan YOUR private tour)

 

The itinerary covers the Tsang Tai Uk Walled House, which is still the residence of the indigenous Tsang Family.

 

Clients can see the big contrast between the castle-like old house and the nearby high-rise buildings.

 

Po Lin Monastery’s Big Buddha

Chinese culture is actually the mixture of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

At Ngong Ping, visitors can see the Buddhist influence on Chinese culture, karma, life cycle etc., through the architectures and decorations of the Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha.

 

The easiest way for visiting Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha is taking the easy Lantau private tour.

The well-planned tour itinerary helps clients to dodge the big crowds.

 

5: “Having Frank as our personal guide on this tour made all the difference…”

Luke B. (Toursbylocals) from Australia

27 Dec 2018

5Review: Having Frank as our personal guide on this tour made all the difference, he had a Lantau Island blue taxi waiting for us in the morning so we did not have to line up for one to take us to the top of the mountain. We were also one of the first groups up at the Big Buddha so it was not busy at all. The ride on the gondola back was a highlight with great views and once again as we were in front of most of the groups we did not have to line up at all to get on. We had a great time. (Browse private tour page)

Frank’s response: Thank you for your five stars rating again, Luke! Using Lantau taxi to go up to the Big Buddha and take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car to downhill is the best way to visit the Lantau Island. So the 4-hour Lantau Island Big Buddha private car tour helps you to dodge the big crowds and offers you the panoramic scenic view of Lantau Island. (Message Frank to plan YOUR private tour)

 

Po Lin Monastery Main Hall

So clients can go sightseeing in a relaxed manner.

 

Apart from the Chinese culture, clients can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape and amazing sea view during the included Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride.

See more cultural attractions in one full day easy Hong Kong private tour 

If travelers want to see more Chinese cultural attractions in one day, travelers can book the easy full day Hong Kong private tour.

The well-planned and all inclusive tour itineraries are your easy sightseeing, logistics and dining solution.

Fully vaccinated Frank the tour guide looks forward to serving you in Hong Kong when more travel bubbles are formed and the World gets back normality.

For further questions, please contact Frank the tour guide