Hong Kong City Tours - Evaluation

The tour will stop at Yuem Yuen Institute which demonstrates the significance of contributions from Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist to the society. Then it's out into the countryside, past banana plantations and up Tai Mo Shan, the tallest mountain in Hong Kong, for a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and Tsuen Wan industrial town to the south. 'The Land Between' continues heading to the north through the rural countryside passing Shek Kong and Lam Chuen Valley to the traditional rural market at Luen Wo. Browse among colorful stalls piled high with dried fish, herbs and vegetables, fresh fruit and flowers - a pungent combination.

Then it's time to head for the boundary with China, stopping at Luk Keng. Nearby are a Hakka Village and a bird sanctuary where Chinese pond herons and night herons nest. Next, it's a trip through the Plover Cove Country park, and on to Sam Mun Tsai fishing village to see how local fisherfolk breed fish in submerged cages.

Finally, 'The land between' will return to city via the new industrial town of Tai Po, and drive past the Chinese University and on to Sha Tin, once a sleepy village and now the site of an impressive new town. In Sha Tin, visit the state-of-the-art Sha Tin Racecourse (This stop will be omitted on race days). The tour concludes with a Chinese lunch at a popular restaurant in New Territories.

This tour is restricted to bona fide tourists who are over 18 years of age and have been in Hong Kong for less than 21 days, holding a valid overseas passports. Dress code is smart casual. Specifically no tracksuits, vests, shorts, overalls or sports shoes. Tour includes transporation to and from the track, entry to the visitor's box inside the Members Enclosure, one welcome drink, an international buffet lunch or dinner at the Jockey Club, a welcome pack with a HK$10 betting voucher and a tour to the parade ring and winning post.

A stop at the Lung Cheung Road Lookout permits us to view the old Kai Tak International Airport and examine how the geographical make-up of Hong Kong meets the criteria of forming a good configuration that brings 'good Feng Shui' to the area.

The second stop will be at Wanchai to look at the Nine Dragon Wall. Businessmen are concerned about the Feng Shui influences surrounding them. The Nine Dragon Wall at the China Resources Building enables us to understand Feng Shui application in this modern commercial society.

The final stop will be a walk through Central, the heart of Hong Kong's commercial and financial district. Besides enjoying looking at the skyscrapers, you are going to learn how Feng Shui has its effect on different buildings, such as the Hong Kong Bank, the Standard Chartered Bank and the Bank of China.

The graceful movements are a perfect way to work up a good appetite before you proceed for a local Chinese restaurant to enjoy the dim sum treats served in distinctive bamboo steamers off a trolley.

In ancient times, morning exercise and Dim Sum breakfast cannot go without one's companions - the birds, which are pets of Chinese people. A visit to the Bird Garden gives you a pleasant experience watching local fanciers stroll among their feathered friends while the bird-owners proudly show off their companions' dulcet chirps and thrills.

Afterwards, proceed to a Tea House where you will be introduced to the mystery and lore of this beloved beverage - Kung Fu tea. The word "Kung Fu" carries the meaning of "Laborious" and "complicated" that go with the preparation process of this drinking style. You'll watch a demonstration of tea making and tea drinking etiquette, Hong Kong style, to initiate you into the wonderful world of tea.