Kowloon and New Territories Tour

New Territories is a region in Hong Kong, China. The region comprises the area north of the Boundary Street and south of the Sham Chun River (Shenzhen River) which is the border between Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as most of Hong Kong's outlying islands including Lantau Island, Lamma Island, Cheung Chau, and Peng Chau. The New Territories were leased from Qing China to Britain in 1898 for 99 years in the Second Convention of Peking (The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory). In modern usage, however, the New Territories only consists of territory north of the Lion Rock and south of the Shenzhen River, as well as the outlying islands, excluding New Kowloon, which is now an integral part of the Kowloon urban area.

This tour of Kowloon and the New Territoris commences from Kowloon Peninsula and makes several interesting stops on the way to and from the border with China. Wongtaisin Temple is the largest Taoist temple in Hong Kong and is visited annually by more than 3 million worshippers. No other temple presents visitors with such insight into Chinese religious beliefs and practices.

A typical old-style rural local market to sells fresh produce, daily necessities and electronic equipment. Lok Ma Chau is a good vantage point to glimpse the remarkable skyline of China's Shenzhen special economic zone.

Tsang Tai Uk is near the approach road to the Lion Rock Tunnel is an outstanding example of a fortified village. The name means Tsang's Big House. Built in the 1840s, it is a large, rectangular grey-brick compound with high, thick walls and tall corner towers. Originally designed as the home for a rich quarry-master's clan, the walled village gained its current name when it gave refuge to displaced families after the Second World War.

Schedule Details Departs: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Unavailable Dates:

• December 24 - 26 (Christmas Holidays)
• December 31 and January 1 (New Years)
• February 7-9, 2008 and January 26-28, 2009 (Chinese New Year)

Departure Point: Pick-up service is available from selected hotels. Pick-up location will be advised upon confirmation. Departure Time: Tour departs from 8:30am depending on your hotel location. Pick-up points and times are subject to change, passengers must call the tour operator on arrival in Hong Kong to re-confirm exact pick-up time. Return details: Tour concludes back to your pick-up point at approximately 1:00pm Hotel Pickup: Please advise your mainland Hong Kong hotel and you will be advised of the closest pick-up point and time for this tour. Pickups are provided only from the following hotels: 

• Furama Hotel
• Excelsior Hotel
• The Marco Polo Prince
• The Marco Gateway
• The Marco Polo HK
• Park Hotel
• Holiday Inn Golden Mile
• Kowloon Hotel
• If your hotel is not a pick-up location, you will be advised of the closest hotel pick-up point. As pick up times and locations may change, please advise your hotel details at time of booking and call the tour operator upon arrival in Hong Kong to re-confirm departure details

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