Hong Kong Traditional Lifestyle Tour

Hong Kong is a very Spartan city and is often described as a place where east and west meet. The city has its own tradition, lifestyles and superstitions. The traditional lifestyles tour make you come across some of these factors. You will get a chance to experience Hong Kong's most traditional elements like feng shui and Tai Chi. Not only this but you will also come across the modern architecture of the city.

The tour will start with Tai Chi, a ritualistic slow motion shadow boxing that many locals practice before starting their hectic day in the city. This hour long lesson takes place on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront with views across Victoria harbor to Hong Kong Island.

Begin your day with an hour of Tai Chi lesson and you will learn why millions of people around the world now practice this ancient exercise. Originating in China centuries ago, Tai Chi helps restore balance of nature's ancient energy forces. This traditional practice remains one of the favorite forms of exercise in Hong Kong especially among the older generation, who gather in the city's parks each morning for Tai Chi lesson of one hour.

Afterwards you will learn about the ancient art of Feng Shui by visiting Lantau Link View Point. You will then enjoy a wonderful view of the Tsing Ma Bridge, the world's longest road and rail suspension bridge. You will learn how the Feng Shui elements of wind and water influence and generate the prosperity and vibrancy of this international city.

Many of the skyscrapers on the city's skyline were designed with considerations from the ancient art of Feng Shui. You will find out about this ancient architectural practice when in Hong Kong. The Feng Shui angle will be really very interesting to those with an interest in the art and mystique.

Feng Shui, which is also called wind and water, is a 3000-year-old system of geomantic divination teaching humans how to achieve harmony with the forces of nature and change thereby gaining prosperity and well being. The lessons of Feng Shui are said to be universal, and the supernatural luck bringing energy of the world dragons can be harnessed everywhere in the world. So join the Feng Shui Tour to learn more about it.

The tour will conclude with a visit to a Tea House where participants watch a demonstration of traditional tea making and will learn about tea drinking etiquette at the dining table before sampling the famous Kung Fu tea.

Tea has played a significant role in Chinese history and customs since ancient times. Its immense popularity led to an entire tea culture that governed the creation and manufacture of precious tea wares, as well as the subtle rituals surrounding its consumption.

Once your appetite for tea has been whetted, you will be led to a Hong Kong Tea House. In this Tea House, you will be introduced to the mystery and lore of this beloved beverage. The advantage of this tour is that you get good insights about the beauty and mystique of Hong Kong.

The duration of this tour is 4 hours. The pick up point is excelsior hotel and the pick up timings are between 7:30 am to 7:45 am. All in all it is a good tour for those who want to find out more about Chinese culture in Hong Kong.

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