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Farrington American Express Travel Services Ltd is able to arrange tour programs for accompanied person or delegates. Tours are all on join-in bases with English speaking guide & air-conditioning coach.

Contact person and address is as follows:

Attn: Mr Billy TSOI / Ms Candy CHAN
Tel: (852) 3121 3268
Fax: (852) 2576 6172
e-mail: hkexhibitions@farringtonamex.com

HONG KONG TOURS
1. Deluxe Hong Kong Island (AM/PM) (Peak Tram)

Hong Kong, situated at the estuary of the Pearl River Delta was once the home of simple fishing villages. After more than a century and traditional exchange Hong Kong is now one of the world’s great cities, where East truly meets West. You will be amazed at the hustle and bustle of this exciting city of life and light and will not regret making a trip to this fabulous gateway to the Orient.

Duration: Approx 5.5 hours
Hotel pick-up tiem: 8:00am - 9:30am 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Actual pick-up time will be given at the time of reservation
Tour begins after the hotel pick-up service is completed

Fees: HK$295

2. The Heritage Tour

Hidden away among high-rise apartment towers and busy highways, the past lives on in the New Territories living museum shaped by the rise and development of the so-called five great clans of Hong Kong (the Tang, Hau, Pang, Liu and Man). Taking in historic sites around the New Territories, the Heritage Tour brings to life the customs and cultures of these clans and provides a fascinating glimpse of Hong Kong’s rich heritage.

Duration : approx 5 hours
Departure time: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.
Pick-up points:
Kowloon: 8:45am Lobby of the Kowloon Hotel, 19-21 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui

Man MO Temple
A dedicated temple to the gods Man (Literature) and Mo (martial Arts). It was built a century ago to serve as a center of worship for the community. Also situated here is the Tai Po Market which sells all kind of fresh products, dried herbs and seafood. En route to Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree to pray for protection and good luck.

Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall
Built in the early 16th Century, the exquisitely decorated three-hall building is still used for annual rituals and festival celebrations.  The structure was declared as an historic monument in 1997.

Tai Fu Tai
An opulent stately home built in 1865 by a scholar of the gentry class, Man Chung-luen. The ornate country mansion shows how high-ranking officials lived.

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Fees: HK$295

3. Come Horseracing Tour

Duration: Approximately 7 hours (day races) and 5 hours (night race)
Races are held on most Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

Horseracing is not only the most popular form of sporting entertainment in Hong Kong but also a must itinerary for overseas visitors and the SAR’s VIP. Come and experience it yourself, you shouldn’t miss it during your time in Hong Kong.

Classic Tour (with Buffet meal)

1. Round trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
2. An admission badge to enter the Visitors’ Box within The Hong Kong
     Jockey Club’s Members Enclosures
3. Welcome drink and buffet-style meal inside the Visitors’ Box
4. Welcome pack with racing programme and a HK$10 betting voucher
5. Guided Tour
6. Betting Orientation and 10% discount at the gift shop

Race Tour (without meal)

1. Round trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
2. An admission badge to enter the Members Enclosures
3. Welcome drink and Guided Tour
4. Welcome pack and a HK$10 betting voucher
5. Betting Orientation and 10% discount at the gift shop

Classic Tour : HK$460

Race Tour : HK$190

CHINA TOUR

4. Shekou & Guangzhou 1-Day Tour

Approx 13 hours
Daily Departure
Pick-up time between : 6:40am - 7:30am
Actual pick-up time will be advised at the time of booking

Itineraries :

Pick up from hotel lobby for departure for Shenzhen border

Transfer to Shekou of Shenzhen after customs formality. En route, the coach will graze the area's major tourist centre where Window of the World, China Folk Culture Villages and Splendid China are located.

City's sightseeing points in Shekou include: Kindergarten (except Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays), Free Market and Terra-cotta Warriors & Horses Exhibition Centre

Lunch at local restaurant followed by sightseeing in Guangzhou

City's sightseeing points in Guangzhou include: Chen Clan Academy, Dr Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall and Temple of Six Banyan Trees

Free time for shopping if time allows before returning to Hong Kong via express train

Arrive Hung Hom KCR Station

Transfer to hotel

Fees: HK$980

5. Shekou & Guangzhou 2-Day Tour

Daily Departure (min. 2 persons)
Pick-up time between : 6:40am - 7:30am
Visa, one way coach transfer and one way express train are included.

Itineraries :

Day 1 - Itineraries on morning session will be same as those for Shenzhen Excursion. Visit Splendid China and China Folk Culture Villages preceded by lunch at local restaurant. After dinner, proceed to see the Great Village - night precession. Hotel Accommodation at first class hotel.

Day 2 - After breakfast, tour begins from Shenzhen. Itineraries are similar to 1 day tour.

Fees : Weekdays HK$2,010

Sat/Eve of holiday HK$2,110