Operates
Daily except Tuesdays / Thursdays / Sundays
Hidden away
among high-rise apartment towers and busy highways, the past lives
on in the New Territories... living museum shaped by the rise and
development of the so-called five great clans of Hong Kong (the
Tang, Hau, Pang, Liu and Man). Taking in historic sites around the
New Territories, the Heritage Tour brings to life the customs and
cultures of these clans and provides a fascinating glimpse of Hong
Kong's rich heritage.
Duration : approx.
5 hours
Departure time : Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday,
except 1st, 2nd and 3rd days of the Chinese new year, Christmas
Day and New Year Day.
Pick up points :
Kowloon : 8:45 am Lobby of The Kowloon Hotel, 19 - 21 Nathan Road,
Tsimshatsui.
Man
Mo Temple
A dedicated temple to the gods Man(Literature) and Mo(Martial Arts).
It was built a century ago to serve as a center of worship for the
community. Also situated here is the Tai Po Market which sells all
kinds of fresh products, dried herbs and seafood. En route to Lam
Tsuen Wishing Tree to pray for protection and good luck.
Tang
Chung Ling Ancestral Hall
Built in the early 16th Century, the exquisitely decorated three-hall
building is still used for annual rituals and festival celebrations.
The structure was declared as an historic monument in 1997.
Lo Wai Walled Village
The first walled village built by the Tang clan. Today it remains
the cradle of clan activities and houses the family's descendants.
The site was also gazetted as a declared monument in 1997.
Tai Fu Tai
An opulent stately home built in 1865 by a scholar of the gentry
class, Man Chung-luen. The ornate country mansion shows how high-ranking
officials lived. |