Temple Street Night Market, Ladies Market, Goldfish Market… Join our expert-led Kowloon Market Safari, exploring 10+ major markets, hidden gems and the skills you need to navigate them in Hong Kong!
Tour Availability: Every Monday – Friday
Duration: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (approximately 2 – 2.5 hours)
Price: FREE (Tips are welcome)
ITINERARY
(*Please note, the guide may make minor adjustments to the itinerary as needed based on real-time conditions)
– Jade Market: Learn how to distinguish between different qualities of Chinese gemstones, understand how these variations impact their prices before you buy! (~15 mins)
– Temple Street: Explore Temple Street’s rich culture, from famous street food, old-school nightclubs and Mahjong parlors, showcasing the lively lifestyle of Hong Kong’s boomer (~20 mins)
– Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market: Step into Hong Kong’s biggest fruit market, brimming with fresh fruit from various countries, and discover how Hong Kong boasts one of the highest fruit consumption rates in the world. (~20 mins)
– Ladies’ Market: Wander through the bustling main streets to the hidden gems tucked away in buildings. How you can treasure hunt in this densely packed neighborhood in both well-known and lesser-known spots. (~20 mins)
– Goldfish Market: See how “Feng Shui” influences the everyday lives of people in Hong Kong. Discover the connection between the city’s high real estate prices and the decline of local lifestyles. (~15 mins)
– Bird’s Market: Check out the unique bird keeping culture, where exotic birds are sold at a hefty price tag and meet the last bird cage craftsman in Hong Kong. (~15 mins)
MEETING INFORMATION
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Meeting Point: Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple (5 mins walking distance from Yau Ma Tei MTR Station Exit C)
Find Us: Find your tour guide holding a yellow fan with “The Hong Kong Free Tours”
End Time & Location: 5:00 PM at Bird’s Market
Booking: Please book through our reservation system. ( Each customer can book a maximum 8 tickets per single slot)
Fee: This tour is run on tips only. A similar tour of this duration would normally cost HKD 200 per person
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Hitting all the major markets in one go:
Join a two-hour walking tour takes you from Yau Ma Tei to Prince Edward, covering all the key markets in Kowloon! Discover more than seven markets, including Ladies Market, Goldfish Street, Fruit Market, Bird Market, Jade Market and Temple Street. Learn about the local way of life and the factors shaping these vibrant markets today.
Explore hidden gems and local knowledge:
Discover the lesser know spots to buy second-hand cellphones, figures & manga, vintage cameras, phonograph records, vintage clothes, sneakers, and where to get tailor-made suits. Dive into local fashions, and learn the art of bargaining—know where you can haggle and how much you can save!
WHY CHOOSE US
Essential: Our first FREE walking tour at Kowloon, covers the most iconic open markets in the district to show you HK’s dynamic culture.
English Speaking Guide: Our guide speaks fluent English, unlike other tour companies that send guides with poor spoken English.
More than Tourists Review: Our company is reviewed by major media including New York Times, Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Straits Times, Financial Times (Dutch, right click download), La Vanguardia (Spanish, right click download), Leffet Papillon (French), SCMP and more!
Fun and Learn at Every Corner: Our local guide will give you special travel tips, help you to plan for your journey in HK.
The First Free Walking Tour in HK: We have been around since 2016 and been through the 2019 protest and COVID-19. Introduction of Hong Kong is our best and carefully crafted 2.5 hours experience.
OTHER INFORMATION
-Cancellation: Please note this tour may be canceled due to the following conditions:
–Weather: Tour may be canceled in the case of a typhoon signal three (or above) or a yellow rain signal (or above). Cancellations due to weather will be announced on the website one hour before the tour’s start time.
