Hong Kong Off The Beaten Path Tips by jil_coleslaw

Heritage Tour - City by Heritage

Across the New Territories, much of Hong Kong's rich heritage has been restored to its former glory. Through fascinating sights such as the Lo Wai Walled Village, the Heritage Tour gives you an amazing insight into the territory's unique past - an unbelievable contrast to the city of today.

The roots of ancient beliefs in the Man Mo Temple, dedicated to the gods of Man (literature) and Mo (martial arts). Another beautiful tradition stems from the enchanting Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, where wishes are written on red paper, tied onto an orange and tossed into the air. Legend goes that wishes caught in the tree will come true.

Step back into the mid-1800s as you enter Tai Fu Tai, the opulent residence built by a scholar who was bestowed the title of Tai Fu (Mandarin) by the Qing emperor. Lavish plaster mouldings and auspicious Chinese wood carvings adorn its regal interior. Architecture lovers can find similar exquisite décor inside the Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall, built in honour of the Tang clan's founding ancestor.

Price:
Adult HK$295; Student / Senior aged 60+ / child aged under 16 HK$245

Itinerary:
Tai Po Man Mo Temple & Market, Wishing Tree in Lam Tsuen, Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall, Lo Wai Walled Village, Tai Fu Tai Mandarin's Mansion

Time:
0845 (approximately 5 hrs)

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Museum Pass Museums Review

Hong Kong's museums showcase fascinating displays of Chinese art and antiquities as well as featuring Hong Kong's history, coastal defences, film industry, space, science, medicine, the police, correctional services and much more.
Visitors can now buy a Museum Pass* at HK$30 to visit the following six museums for a whole week:

Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong Museum of History
Hong Kong Science Museum
Hong Kong Space Museum

You can order a copy of Museums & Heritage to get a full list of museums or pick it up at Visitor Information & Services Centre.

*Admission to all six museums covered by the Museum Pass is free. However, extra charges apply to the special exhibitions at the Science Museum and the Space Theatre in the Hong Kong Space Museum.

Website: http://www.discoverhongkong.com & http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cs_mus.php