Hong Kong Jao Tsung-I Academy Heritage Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG1363847-2094962
Categorie:
Land: China
Duur:
01:30 uren
Beschrijving
Escape the bustling city to discover a century-old heritage site in Kowloon. Ideal for those seeking a unique perspective on heritage and history from the Qing Dynasty through the colonial era.
Step away from Hong Kong’s bustling city centre into a well-hidden, century-old heritage cluster. Set on a lush hillside, Jao Tsung-I Academy stands as a living witness to Hong Kong’s development. Over the past one and a half centuries, the site has continually transformed to meet society’s changing needs—evolving from a Qing Dynasty customs station into a labourers’ quarter, a prison, a hospital, and finally a triumph of revitalised built heritage that promotes culture.
Perfect for couples, families, culture seekers, business travellers, first-time visitors, and university groups, this experience blends enriching historical storytelling, arts appreciation and culture in a relaxed, unhurried pace. Hosted by a professional guide, the journey is meticulously crafted to deliver an immersive, meaningful, and unique Hong Kong experience.
Your journey takes you across all three of the academy's hillside zones, starting from the tranquil lotus ponds of the Low Zone, through the activity-rich Middle Zone, and ascending to the extraordinary High Zone. Along the way, you will get exclusive access to the off-limits rare relics of the past, including the original Kowloon-Customs Station Boundary Stone. After uncovering the compound's intriguing medical history and tracing the former site boundary at the High Zone's historic Old Pier entrance, you will wrap up the journey with a relaxing tea break and a friendly chat with the guide. It is the perfect way to conclude your experience before enjoying free time to continue wandering the scenic site and exploring the exhibitions at your own pace.
Hoogtepunten
- A thorough recap of the site's history from the Qing Dynasty to the colonial era
- Inspection of heritage relics and heritage buildings
- Exclusive access to off-limits heritage relics and spots
- Traverse the three hillside zones of an award-winning heritage cluster
- Conclude your tour with a relaxing chat with tea and local snacks
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
● This tour involves walking up gentle slopes and steps, and navigating natural pathways
● Bring an umbrella or rain gear if the weather forecast is rainy (For more information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions listed)
● Parking at the site is prohibited unless a prior reservation is made (for more information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions listed)
● Your guide will wait for you at the main entrance, Low Zone, Jao Tsung-I Academy
● To recognise your guide, please look for a local wearing/holding a nametag writing “JTIA” and holding a “GYG tour” signage
INCLUDED
- Private English-speaking local guide
- Insights and personal stories about the city and the site from locals
- A complimentary tea set for each participant
- Access to off-limit heritage relics
- Barrier-free access in the whole of Jao Tsung-I Academy (Except for off-limits heritage relics)
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Storage of personal belongings
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal insurance
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
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Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
