Ngong Ping 360, Hong Kong’s newest attraction, presents a stunning cable car ride over a Lantau Island mountains to a themed village and the awesome Giant Buddha – the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze statue. See too the nearby Wisdom Path and Po Lin Buddhist Monastery.
Evening
Under the gaze of the serene Giant
Buddha, the themed village of Ngong Ping provides a stunning
backdrop for guests to enjoy welcoming refreshments followed
by a sumptuous dinner and an evening’s programme of cultural
entertainment.
Day 2
Morning
Get the day off to a healthy start by practising tai chi (Chinese shadow boxing) with an expert beside the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Then it’s off to learn the special rituals of tea drinking from an expert at a Tea Appreciation Class.
Afternoon
Tuck into some dim sum, an array of mouth-watering Cantonese snacks, then join a cooking class and learn how to prepare some Chinese-style dishes your friends back home will love.
Evening
Enjoy refreshing sea breezes when you dine alfresco on Lamma Island and enjoy a fantastic seafood dinner. Then, aboard a chartered boat, witness A Symphony of Light’s dazzling light-and-sound extravaganza presented by more than 30 buildings on both sides of the harbour, which has been classified as the ‘World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records.
After dinner, board an antique tram (featuring an open-top balcony with sofa) trundling through the heart of the city.
Day
3
Morning
A sightseeing trip along Hong Kong Island’s Riviera-like coastline leads to the popular seaside village of Stanley, renowned for its street market, temples, colonial-era Murray House and Maritime Museum.
Afternoon
For a unique Hong Kong experience, enjoy lunch aboard the Jumbo Kingdom – one of the world’s biggest and most lavishly decorated floating restaurants.
Then, board a sampan (small boat) to tour the nearby Aberdeen fishing village for an up-close look at the life of the local fisherfolk.
Nothing beats traditional Afternoon Tea at the Repulse Bay.
Evening
Visit Victoria Peak for stunning panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong from the newly refurbished Peak Tower, and enjoy interactive experiences with some of the world’s top celebrities at Madame Tussauds waxworks museum. The Peak also offers a spectacular setting for a memorable dining experience.
To close out your day, visit one of Hong Kong’s trendiest nightspots, Lan Kwai Fong or Knutsford Terrace. There’s a multitude of bars and restaurants to choose from. If time allows, let your feet enjoy an hour of soothing reflexology.
Day 4
Morning
For stunning views of Hong Kong, take for a helicopter ride. Marvel at the stunning cityscapes, the magnificent harbour and South China Sea islands. Come back to earth to tour some of Hong Kong’s famous markets.
Afternoon
Free for shopping in a city renowned for its incredible diversity and enjoy some DIY exploring of Hong Kong’s nooks and crannies. There are plenty of sights to see, great food to try, and stunning vistas of city, harbour and countryside to enjoy.
Alternatively nature lovers can head to the 60-hectare Wetland Park where the splendour of Hong Kong's biodiversity is on show.
Evening
If it’s a Wednesday during the horseracing season, experience one of Hong Kong’s favourite spectator sports in the luxurious stadium at Happy Valley. The atmosphere is exhilarating, betting is feverish and one dines in privacy and comfort overlooking the track. On other nights of the week, the options are almost endless!
Day 5
Morning
Learn the art of lion dancing, a 1,000-year-old Chinese custom that is a great team-building exercise. You’ll take on different roles: either half of the mythical costumed lion, the Happy Buddha orchestrating the dance, or one of the traditional musicians!
Alternatively, off to Sai Kung for a boat ride to remote islands set amid dramatic seascapes including volcanically formed cliffs in the South China Sea. There is also time to go for a swim and do some snorkelling in the nearby jade-coloured waters.
Free time until departure
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