Hong Kong Hotels | Tour of Old Kowloon
Add value to your visit by taking the tour of Old Kowloon during your stay in Hong Kong
Explore the hidden side of Kowloon on this journey of discovery into the traditions and culture of this complex and fascinating city. On this extensive tour you will be introduced to some of the treasures of Kowloon, discover the side of the city that most tourists miss out on, and get the chance to find out more about the character and culture of Kowloon's inhabitants.
Amongst the attractions that you will visit on your tour of Kowloon, one of the most popular is the Bird Street. This open-air park features dozens of crowded stalls selling all kinds of domestic birds and everything that their keepers need. You will pass by beautifully ornate bamboo cages where songbirds are displayed to customers, and meet the stallholders who attempt to sell talking birds to the avid hobbyists and collectors.
Wong Tai Sin is one of the most popular and colourful shrines in Kowloon. This temple is dedicated to the gods of good fortune; so many people visit Wong Tai Sin to get their futures told and to pray for good luck. The temple is filled with the aromas of incense burners, and features many pieces of stunning traditional architecture - often well hidden, and is a great place to take photographs.
From the temple, you will had to the famous Kowloon Jade Market where you can browse through many stalls offering a stunning range of jade artefacts including intricately detailed ornaments, jewellery, and pendants carved from this popular green material. Some of the works are of museum quality, and carry high price tags, but there are also plenty of bargains to be had too.
