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Hong Kong Heritage Museum Tours
Located in Shatin, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum is built as a traditional siheyuan house. The museum focuses on the art, history, and culture of the New Territories and Hong Kong, with a particular focus on art, Cantonese opera, popular culture, and cultural heritage.
The Basics
The museum has about 80,000 square feet (7,500 square meters) of exhibition space across 12 galleries, six of which are permanent. Highlights include a gallery of Chinese art with ancient Chinese ceramics, glass, and bronzes; a hall devoted to Cantonese opera; and the Children’s Discovery Gallery, with interactive play zones for children. Special exhibitions range from fashion to Bruce Lee to Japanese animation. The museum houses a 350-seat theater and hosts talks and performances.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is located in Shatin, New Territories. Take the MTR to Che Kung Temple Station (Exit A) and walk about five minutes, or to Shatin Station (Exit A) and walk about 15 minutes. By bus, take the KMB 80M, or Green minibus 68K.
When to Get There
The museum is open daily, except Tuesdays (unless it’s a public holiday), and the first two days of Chinese New Year. The museum is rarely crowded, so it’s a good option when other attractions are busy.
Branch Museums
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum also includes two branch museums, the Hong Kong Railway Museum and Sheung Yiu Folk Museum. The Hong Kong Railway Museum, located in the town center of Tai Po Market, is an open-air museum. The Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, located in Sai Kung Country Park, features an original Hakka village from the 19th century.
The Basics
The museum has about 80,000 square feet (7,500 square meters) of exhibition space across 12 galleries, six of which are permanent. Highlights include a gallery of Chinese art with ancient Chinese ceramics, glass, and bronzes; a hall devoted to Cantonese opera; and the Children’s Discovery Gallery, with interactive play zones for children. Special exhibitions range from fashion to Bruce Lee to Japanese animation. The museum houses a 350-seat theater and hosts talks and performances.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Admission to the museum's permanent exhibitions is free; special exhibitions may charge a fee.
- Use of flash photography, tripods, and recording videos is prohibited.
- On-site facilities include restrooms, a cafe, and gift shop.
- The museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible; both are provided free of charge.
- Free WiFi is available at the museum.
- The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is separate from the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Center, located in Kowloon Park.
How to Get There
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is located in Shatin, New Territories. Take the MTR to Che Kung Temple Station (Exit A) and walk about five minutes, or to Shatin Station (Exit A) and walk about 15 minutes. By bus, take the KMB 80M, or Green minibus 68K.
When to Get There
The museum is open daily, except Tuesdays (unless it’s a public holiday), and the first two days of Chinese New Year. The museum is rarely crowded, so it’s a good option when other attractions are busy.
Branch Museums
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum also includes two branch museums, the Hong Kong Railway Museum and Sheung Yiu Folk Museum. The Hong Kong Railway Museum, located in the town center of Tai Po Market, is an open-air museum. The Sheung Yiu Folk Museum, located in Sai Kung Country Park, features an original Hakka village from the 19th century.
Address: 1 Man Lam Rd, Hong Kong, China
Admission: Varies
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Hong Kong 4-Hour Heritage Bike Tour - Culture & Food
This is the ideal choice for travelers interested in Hong Kong’s culture and food who are looking for a whistle-stop tour. Going on a bike tour covers more ground than a walking tour and takes you to places inaccessible by public transport. Ride through Tai Wai town and learn about local history at Che Kung Temple. Along the way, have the chance to stop for local experiences such as purchasing souvenirs, fortune telling, or street food snacks.
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The Legendary Bruce Lee Experience Tour
Whether you are a Bruce Lee fan or not, this tour is one not to be missed !
Our local experienced guide will take you through all the must see spots for anyone who is into Bruce Lee.
After visiting the historic sites and museum, you will actually get to learn Wing Chun (the form of martial art that Bruce Lee has practiced most of his life, and eventually became famous for) from a Wing Chun master !
How can you say you have been to Hong Kong without joinging this Bruce Lee Experience Tour?
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New Territories Heritage Tour
Away from the bustling streets of Hong Kong Island is the New Territories.
The Heritage Tour takes you to see and feel the customs and cultures of the Tang, Hau, Pang, Liu and Man clans together. You will be given a fascinating glimpse of Hong Kong's rich heritage at Tai Fu Tai, a magnificent stately home which was built in 1865.
Stop for a photo at Lo Wai Walled Village, declared a monument in 1997, being the first walled village built by the Tang clan. Nearby is the Tang's Ancestral Hall, built in the 16th century, for clan rituals & ancestor worship.
The Lam Chuen Wishing Tree is a large banyan tree popular among local villagers who come to burn joss sticks and make wishes and is the location of another stop.
A quick stop is made at Man Mo Temple. The temple is dedicated to the gods Man (Literature) and Mo (Martial Arts) as well as the nearby Tai Po Market which used to be the trading ground of foods & goods around the New Territories and now is a thriving food market.
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized