The Feng Shui Trail

The Feng Shui Trail

Learn how the ancient philosophy of Feng Shui has shaped some of Hong Kong’s most iconic
skyscrapers on this fascinating excursion. Hear about ‘dragon energy’ and learn how
this traditional Chinese practice invites harmony, wealth and prosperity.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Literally translated as ‘wind and water’, Feng Shui follows the principle of humans living in harmony with nature. This ancient philosophy originates from Chinese respect for the environment and the belief that cosmological influences strongly affect our everyday lives. In modern Hong Kong you might think that the principles of Feng Shui have been dismissed as old-fashioned.

However, many of the soaring offices and apartment blocks that now dominate the skyline have been laid out in accordance with ‘dragon energy’ and the principles of this ancient Chinese practice. This enlightening tour will introduce you to a city that is still very much shaped by Feng Shui, with buildings aligned so that they attract good luck and ward off misfortune.

TRAIL ITINERARY

The Feng Shui Trail

09:00 - 13:00
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14:00 - 18:00

The guide and driver will collect you from the hotel and take you to the start of this visionary tour. You will start at one of the viewpoints, located high on the island of Kowloon. Look out over the scenic splendour of Victoria Harbour and the runway of the old Kai Tak Airport. The guide will explain how the harbour, the hills flanking Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong’s highest mountain, Tai Mo Shan, all work together to bring good Feng Shui to the area.

The principles of Feng Shui also flourish amid downtown modernity where high-tech towers obey the building codes of this age-old belief. At the harbour front of the Admiralty in the central district, home to the new headquarters of Hong Kong’s government offices, you will find out more about this area from a Feng Shui perspective. In the Wanchai area, you will visit Nine Dragons Wall which is believed to suppress negative influences on the surroundings.

A short ride will take you to Statue Square in Central, Hong Kong’s main commercial and financial district. Here, you can view some of Hong Kong’s most contemporary buildings, including the Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank and Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). The knowledgeable guide will explain why the site of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is known in Feng Shui terms as ‘a dragon’s den’.

At the end of this insightful tour, the driver will take you back to the hotel.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

EXCLUSIONS

  • Any additional transfers
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District (i.e. New Territories, Tai O), Macau, any border crossing with mainland China and Hong Kong’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • Customers are advised that during the Lunar Festival celebrations (celebration of Chinese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
  • We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • Clients are required to show your confirmation with a photo ID at the guide prior to the start of the tour.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

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