In addition to being regarded as a recreational or gambling tool for civilians, have you ever thought about the impact of mahjong culture on Hong Kong society? If you are in Temple Street or Wu Song Street in Yau Ma Tei, you may find that there are more traditional mahjong parlors than convenience stores, and it is said that one of the founders is a famous person close to the famous detective Lu Lok! At the same time, guess why a mahjong parlor has a monthly business volume of up to 10 million?
This itinerary will reveal the various "mysterious" rules of Hong Kong's mahjong. Visitors can also participate in the hand-carved mahjong craftsmanship that is listed as an intangible cultural heritage, and experience first-hand how the competitive mahjong introduced from Japan affects the new era. A generation of Hong Kong people.
Itinerary introduction
| Number of people in the group | group fee |
| 2 to 4 people | HKD 680/person |
| 5 to 10 people | HKD 544/person |
| 11 to 25 people | HKD 442/person |
Free online guided tour
First stop: Learn about the history and culture of the Mahjong Museum (10:30am – 12:00pm)
Yau Ma Tei
Do you know where the first licensed mahjong parlor in Hong Kong is? How do they overcome five obstacles and defeat six generals before they can operate legally? How many times has the Mahjong Museum experienced changes since its development? The tour guide will explain in detail.
Second stop: Participate in the hand-carved mahjong experience (*additional fee required)/free activities (12:30pm – 15:00pm)
Workshop location is uncertain
The skill of making mahjong cards has been included in the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage List. In addition to the opportunity to see how mahjong is produced (i.e. the production process of polishing, carving, coloring, etc.), visitors can also follow "Uncle Jing" to make their own works.
Third stop: Taste Michelin Chinese dim sum (15:30pm – 16:30pm)
Sham Shui Po
Tim Ho Wan was co-founded by Chef Mak Kwai Pui and Chef Leung Fai Keung. Chef Mak used to be the supervisor at Lung King Heen, a three-star Michelin restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong. A year later, it was awarded a Michelin star as a restaurant. Since then, more branches have been opened, and each restaurant has received Michelin stars.
Stop 17: Experience the Japanese upright sparrow (19pm – XNUMXpm)
Mong Kok
Don’t think that mahjong is just a toy of the previous generation. The Hong Kong Mahjong Association, founded by Hong Kong people born in the 90s, will help tourists understand and experience the Japanese mahjong purely for competitive purposes.
Booking details
- Tours depart every day (book at least 1 days before departure)
- Travel time: 10:15 am to 19 pm (00:XNUMX am – XNUMX:XNUMX pm)
- Meeting/dismissing location: MTR Yau Ma Tei Station Exit C
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people
- Maximum number of participants: 40
- Language: Chinese/English
- Payment method: VISA / MASTER / APPLE PAY
Highlights
- Starting from Temple Street, pass by Wusong Street and enjoy the history of the Mahjong Pavilion.
- Participate in the hand-carved sparrow experience (*additional fee required)
- Try Chinese dim sum at the one-Michelin-starred restaurant Tim Ho Wan Main Store
- Visit the Hong Kong Mahjong Association and experience the "Ritsichi Mahjong Experience Class" from Japan
- Includes a professional tour guide
- The itinerary is mainly based on public transportation
Meeting/dismissing location: MTR Yau Ma Tei Station Exit C
Q: How do I get to the meeting point on the day of departure?
Answer: Please clickcollection location, and arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance.
Q: What items does the fee include?
A: It includes a tour guide, public transportation expenses and one meal.
Q: What else should I pay attention to?
Answer: The itinerary may be adjusted. We will seek the consent of passengers before making the most appropriate modifications. In addition, travelers are advised to wear light clothing to participate in this trip.
Q: Can I cancel?
Answer: Yes, guests can cancel for free as long as they meet these two conditions. 1. Within 48 hours after order confirmation; 2. There are 7 days or more before the order starts. As for special weather conditions, including typhoon signal No. XNUMX and black rainstorm warning signal issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, guests can also cancel for free.