Aberdeen 1773 Fishing Heritage
Overview
Embark on a boat ride in Aberdeen and dive deeper into the harbor’s history on this 1 hour tour
- 3D painting with visual impack newly added, as if you were taking a photo with the Jumbo Floating Restaurant under the sea
- 1 hour trip around Aberdeen Fishing Village
- A peek into the traditional fishing custom and culture, as you step into a traditional houseboat with cultural relics on display
- Classic sampans with different themes
- Individual audio guide in Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Japanese
- Spectacular photo opportunities
- Complementary drinks and local snacks on board
- Delicious traditional boat noodles might be available for lunch inclusive tour, specially prepared in a mobile sampan kitchen
- Meeting point: Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Temple pier (Ap Lei Chau Sightseeing Sampans Landing No. 6, about 5-10 mins walk from Lei Tung MTR Exit A1) Map: https://goo.gl/maps/E5qsatoa9wpLVZSu8
Price
- Regular Tour
Adult HK$220 $172
Children and elderly HK$185 $145
Snacks and beverages are included in the tour (60mins)
Starting time: 09:45 / 15:15 / 16:30 / 17:45 - Boat Noodle Lunch Tour
Adult HK$280 $218
Children and elderly HK$245 $195
Boat noodles, snacks and beverages are included in the tour (90mins)
Starting time: 11:00 / 13:15
Tour Route
- Get on board the unique sampan boats, cruise around the charming and traditional Aberdeen fishing village.
- Sampan pickup at Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Temple pier (Ap Lei Chau Sightseeing Sampans Landing No. 6, about 5-10 mins walk from Lei Tung MTR Exit A1), 30 minutes audio-guided tour around 13 landmarks, each with their own unique story and cultural significance.
- Next 30 minutes houseboat visit, with cultural exhibits on display (additional 30 minutes stay for an authentic boat noodle experience for lunch tour). Return to Hung Shing Temple (or Kwun Yum Temple, Ap Lei Chau for lunch tour).
Audio-guided Tour Itinerary
- Aberdeen Promenade
- Aberdeen Centre
- Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
- Aberdeen Bay
- Ap Lei Chau Wind Tour Park
- Hung Shing Temple
- Vessel Docking Area
- Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road
- Tai Pak Floating Restaurant
- Ocean Park
- FLOAT
- Ap Lei Chau Shipyards
- Living Boat Experience
About Aberdeen Houseboat
- After our tour, let’s enter the houseboat. In the 1960’s, most fishermen lived full time in these humble boats. At the time, there were more than 2000 houseboats in Aberdeen, and other vessels that sold daily necessities such as water, fruit and noodles to the fishermen who lived there.
- On the houseboat, there is a cultural exhibit on Hong Kong fishermen, with vintage photographs and videos available to show you what life here used to be like. Step onto the houseboat, and experience the highs and lows of life on the water.
Facilities and Services
- Audio Equipments with Earphones (Cantonese / English / Mandarin / Japanese)
- Life Jackets
Sailing Area
- Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
Pier
Price Description
- All bookings must be made 24 hours in advance. When confirmed, the bookings are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled
- Child ticket: Age 3-11 ; Senior ticket: Age 65+ ; Children aged 0-2 can join for free (Please notify us at least 1 day in advance)
- Any child (Aged 11 or younger) must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over
- This tour is not wheelchair/stroller friendly
- Small sized pets (below 20lbs) are welcome on board (Please notify us at least 1 day in advance)
- Please arrive at the pier 15 minutes prior to the departure time, to allow time for logistical arrangements. The tour will NOT wait for late-comers
- The tour may be cancelled due to bad weather, in such case a free rescheduling will be arranged, however no refund is available. Such rescheduled date to be within 2 months from the original tour date
- Bad Weather Policy: In the event of Typhoon Signal 3 or higher, Red or Black Rainstorm Warnings still being hoisted at 07:00 on the day of the scheduled tour, all morning tours (09:45, 11:00 and 13:15) will be cancelled and rescheduled. If the above warning signals are still hoisted at 11:00, all afternoon tours (15:15, 16:30 and 17:45) will then be cancelled and rescheduled
- Please be careful not to damage any items, equipment, or decoration.
Important Notice
- Body temp. will be measured and masks should be worn.
- Participants with temp. above 37.5 °C or without masks will be asked to leave.
- Present E-voucher to redeem ticket.
- Please arrive 15 minutes earlier at the pier, to allow time for logistical arrangements. If passengers do not arrive by the boarding time, we may arrange for a later timeslot depending on availability.
- Please be careful not to damage any items, equipment, or decoration.
- Please keep your belongings carefully.
Cancellation Policy
- No cancellations, refunds or changes can be made.
Note
- Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Please check the weather and bring an umbrella, sunglasses and sunscreen if necessary.