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Hong Kong Fisherman’s Wharf: Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour

4.8(211)1 hour
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Description

Overview Embark on a boat tour of Aberdeen Fishing Village in Hong Kong, where tradition meets the sea. Glide on teak boats through the floating village, witnessing the traditional lifestyle of fisherfolks. Then visit the Aberdeen Houseboat, a floating museum showcasing waterborne living, and snap IG-worthy shots at interactive spots capturing HK's charm. Satisfy your cravings with freshly prepared boat noodles cooked on a sampan—or enjoy a seafood lunch or dinner at Aberdeen Whole Fish Market. Don’t miss Aberdeen Fisherman’s Wharf Pier6, a former fish-selling vessel now offering cultural experiences and exhibitions. Try your hand at fishing, dragon boat paddling, or Yiu Luo Oaring. Learn about traditional festivals and local heritage through engaging displays. Before you go, browse the souvenir shop for unique, local finds. Pier6 awaits your arrival!

Tour Options

BoatTour + Museum + BoatNoodle
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Boat Noodles and Snacks: Traditional Sampan Boat Noodles and snacks Sightseeing Boat
Boat Tour + Museum
  • Duration: 1 hour Snacks: Light Refreshment Sightseeing Boat
BoatTour+Museum +SeafoodDinner
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Seafood Dinner and Snacks: Light Refreshment during Tour and enjoy scrumptious Seafood Dinner in Aberdeen Whole Fish Market Sightseeing Boat
BoatTour +Museum +SeafoodLunch
  • Duration: 2 hours Seafood Lunch and Snacks: Snacks during Tour and enjoy scrumptious Seafood Lunch in Aberdeen Whole Fish Market Sightseeing Boat

Itinerary

25 min

You will check in at Aberdeen Fisherman's Wharf 香港仔漁人碼頭. Next you will embark on a unique adventure as you take a 20-minute ride on a Chinese-style sightseeing teak boat. During the ride, you will be given a multilingual audio guide (English, Japanese, Mandarin or Cantonese), that will provide you with stories and historical information about different landmarks that you will see along the way. From the comfort of your boat, you will be able to admire the stunning views of the fishing village while learning about its rich cultural heritage and the significance of each landmark.

Pass by

While Jumbo Floating Restaurant might be gone, the oldest and only standing floating restaurant - Tai Pak Floating Restaurant is still standing strong in the middle of Aberdeen Fishing Village. Tai Pak - being one of the 13 landmarks is a renowned seafood restaurant that was built in the 1950s and also known for its ancient imperial architectural design. The restaurant (soon to be reopened) sears around 600 diners. It was featured in several movies and visited by dignitaries (late Queen Elizabeth II) and Hollywood starts. During the tour, we will stop in front of Tai Pak Floating Restaurant for you to take a picture with the magnificent imperial like floating structure as your backdrop!

20 min

[Hong Kong's Newest Attraction + Recommended by the Hong Kong Tourism Board] After the boat ride, you will visit the Aberdeen Houseboat, a floating museum in the middle of the fishing village that used to be the residence of a fisherfolk and his family. The Aberdeen Houseboat has cultural artefacts on display and showcases tools & techniques that were commonly used by fisherfolks in the past. There are also multiple modern elements (neon light display and 3D paintings) which are perfect for photo opportunities! Experience what it was like to be a fisherfolk, living in the middle of the quaint fishing village. [LUNCH TOUR] For participants who opted the lunch tour, you'll be able to enjoy a local delicacy - Sampan Boat Noodles on the houseboat. The noodles are freshly prepared on a moving kitchen, in front of you. Enjoy the freshest ingredients of the day and the fish broth made in the most traditional way.

Admission included60 min

Dismissal Point: Aberdeen Fisherman's Wharf A unique fish-dealer vessel that has been transformed into a Floating Museum and fishing information centre. Explore the many activities and experiences available here!

Highlights

Admission to Aberdeen Houseboat, a floating museum (Depend on the package chosen)
Pre-recorded Commentary on boat (Depend on the package chosen)
Meal inclusions vary depending on the selected package—options may include fish-based boat noodles, a seafood meal, or no meal.
drinks and "sachima"

What's included

Included
Admission to Aberdeen Houseboat, a floating museum (Depend on the package chosen)
Pre-recorded Commentary on boat (Depend on the package chosen)
Meal inclusions vary depending on the selected package—options may include fish-based boat noodles, a seafood meal, or no meal.
drinks and "sachima"
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(211)

4.8
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