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FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Depart for a morning sightseeing and immerse yourself in Hong Kong – not the shops, not the world famous restaurants – the Hong Kong as it relates to the 7 million residents who live, work, study and play here. This program serves to get you behind the façade that is so attractive and better understand what is truly interesting about this gateway city.

We begin with a morning Tai Chi lesson in one of the city’s lovely public parks or waterfront – join in with a regular group led by their “shifu” or master. Many people begin their day with a visit to a park where they engage in their favorite form of exercise and catch up with their friends and neighbors. Then it’s off for “yum cha” or morning tea at a local dim sum restaurant. Dim sum is a truly Hong Kong tradition that has been transformed into a world-wide culinary carts, steaming pots of tea, and a cacophony of sounds that mean only one thing – the day has begun and its time to catch up on the latest gossip.

The balance of the morning will take you further into Hong Kong life – pay a visit a local public housing estate to see how 58% of the population of Hong Kong live. Established in the 1950s these government-financed projects provide housing for the most needy at affordable rates in the world’s most expensive real estate market. Given that space is at a premium the average family of 4 in a typical housing estate lives in approximately 450 square feet – again, far removed from the high-rise image that Hong Kong presents to visitors. Then, continues to visit a local market where you will see the local people who buy the live fish, live crab fresh meats & vegetable in the local market.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Look beyond the glittering skyline and dynamic atmosphere that strike most visitors to Hong Kong and spend a morning experiencing what life is like for locals. Hong Kong lifestyle reveals the manifold charms that make Hong Kong unique – its people and their traditions.

TIMING BREAKDOWN FROM OCEAN TERMINAL
00:00 – 00:15 – Take a short walk to the public park or waterfront
00:15 – 01:15 – Learning Tai Chi with Tai Chi Master
01:15 – 01:20 – Board the air condition coach transfer to the local restaurant
01:20 – 02:20 – Dim sum breakfast at a local restaurant
02:20 – 02:40 – Board the air condition coach to local public housing estate
02:40 – 03:10 – Private home visit or Hong Kong Housing Authority Exhibition Center
03:10 – 03:40 – Local market visit
03:40 – 04:00 – On board the coach and drive back to Ocean Terminal

Approximately duration: 4 hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
• The order of the itinerary may vary
• A considerable amount of walking involved – a good pair of walking shoes and appropriate attire are recommended (i.e., comfortable clothing in line with weather conditions)
• We’ll visit Hong Kong Housing Authority Exhibition center instead if no private home available. Thus, above program can be arranged on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat except Tue, Sunday and public holidays. Also, above exhibition center is temporarily closed for renovation and will re-open in December 2009
• Facilities for the disabled, Hong Kong is improving wheelchair accessibility but there are venues that have yet to install greater access for wheelchairs.  The places visited on this itinerary will have limited or NO wheelchair access
• Restrooms are available throughout this tour but will vary in cleanliness – wet wipes and tissue recommended
• Bottled water & wet towel will be provided during sightseeing
• Dim sum breakfast at a local restaurant includes food, Chinese tea only

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