Hong Kong

In 1841, Hong Kong became a British Crown colony when it was acquired from China. In 1984, Britain and China signed an agreement which stated Hong Kong would return to China, but that it would maintain in its capitalist system for 50 years. This transfer took place during on June 30, 1997 under great pomp and ceremony. Its enormous harbor, vast industrialization and free port status make it a major Asian crossroad, and perhaps the best place to shop in the world.

Shore excursions on the first and last day of a cruise are only available for guests who are combining back-to-back voyages to create a longer cruise. Those guests may organize custom tours through the Destination Services Desk on board.

Living Traditions of Hong Kong
Tour Code: HKG-002
Duration: 5 hours
Retail Value: $79.00
Price: Free

Hong Kong has long been known for its unique tastes, traditions and cultures, and this colorful tour of the city will show you why.

Depart the pier for the drive to the Tin Hau Temple, where the local fishing population prays to the Taoist goddess for safety and good catches. This centuries-old temple is a fine example of Chinese architecture, and filled with impressive overhanging incense coils and colorful religious paraphernalia.

Next, you will visit the vibrant Wet Market, where eager neighborhood shoppers converge for an amazing assortment of fresh exotic produce, catches from the South China Sea and more. You will then take a ride aboard Hong Kong's famous tram - the only double-decker tram service in the world, and a favorite among locals and visitors alike. As your tram winds its way through Hong Kong neighborhoods, you will view panoramic vistas of the ever-changing street scenes, pre-war era apartment buildings and eclectic shops. Afterward, a stop will be made at an authentic Hong Kong style café for a cup of English tea or local coffee accompanied by an egg custard tartlet.

Your tour will conclude with a visit to the historic Western District, the oldest Chinese settlement and trading district in Hong Kong. The shops in this area offer dried seafood, aromatic herbal medicine, traditional wedding dresses, paper lanterns and incense, all of which capture the essence of local Chinese traditions and culture.

Following your visit, you will re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier and ship.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.