This leisurely and immersive excursion offers an off the beaten track experience starting with a ride on the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) to Tseung Kwan O, a new town in the northern tip of the New Territories. Here youÔÇÖll sample a variety of dim sum at the Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan restaurant, reputed to be the ÔÇ£dim sum specialistÔÇØ and one of the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurants in the world! (As this is a very popular restaurant and does not accept reservations, please expect a short wait time.)
Afterwards, hop on a double-decker public bus for a scenic ride along the resplendent Sai Kung peninsula to Sai Kung Old Town for a leisurely visit.
The name ÔÇ£Sai KungÔÇØ dates back to the early days of the Ming Dynasty and means ÔÇ£tributes from the WestÔÇØ. Known as the ÔÇ£Back GardenÔÇØ of Hong Kong, Sai Kung is located in the eastern coastal area of the New Territories and is renowned for its beautiful scenery and quaint fishing villages. Originally a fishing harbour where fishermen still gather, Sai Kung Old TownÔÇÖs harbour is now a typhoon shelter where a busy floating seafood market supplies the al fresco waterfront eateries. Make sure to have your camera ÔÇô this area is a haven for photographers or just rubbing shoulders with the locals!
While the former fishing village has a reputation for being a laid-back enclave, there is a lot more going on than initially meets the eye. Over time, the town has become a shopping destination with shops offering an unexpected assortment of knickknacks, clothes and other things you never knew you needed!
For a true taste of Hong Kong, stroll through the many seafood stalls and restaurants along the promenade, more commonly referred to as ÔÇ£Seafood StreetÔÇØ, and peer over the edge of the harbour where youÔÇÖll find myriad junk boats hawking fresh-caught fish and seafood. Sai Kung Old TownÔÇÖs main drag, See Cheung Street, is lined with vendors selling freshly-pressed juice and traditional Hong Kong snacks which you will have the opportunity to try!
After soaking up the atmospheric environment, return to the city by public minibus.
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