HK Traditions: Bird Fortune Telling & Temple Street in Hong Kong - 18e78b9c7bc151553968ed279cea1e4b
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HK Traditions: Bird Fortune Telling & Temple Street

  • 2 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Hong Kong
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Angel

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Curious about your future? Be part of a local tradition and let a bird pick up an answer for you. That's not all! Experience Hong Kong through the eyes of a local. Stroll through the 80's paradise of the city and taste a traditional herbal tea. Top off your tour with and yummy local dessert.

Destination
Hong Kong
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, 中文
Included
  • Private guide
  • One question at the fortune teller
  • Local dessert

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Fortune telling experience
  • Tour through the temple street
  • Herbal tea tasting at the oldest tea shop
  • Private tour: only you & your local host
  • 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Discover more about HK's traditions

What you can expect

HK Traditions: Bird Fortune Telling & Temple Street in Hong Kong - 18e78b9c7bc151553968ed279cea1e4b

Embrace Hong Kong's local traditions and culture on this private tour. Do as the locals do and participate in a bird future telling ritual. Stroll one of the most vibrant streets in the city, Temple Street, and see how the locals unwind.

Kick off your tour at Jordan station to see the traditional pawn shop and street market. Check out Temple Street and one of the oldest herbal tea shops to try a traditional herbal tea. I can tell you all about the long tradition and why it's famous for its many health benefits.

Get ready for the most special part of the trip: bird fortune telling! I will take you to a fortune teller that I know and trust and will explain this old tradition. He is often visited by my grandmother, my mother, myself and my friends!

How it works: The fortune teller has 3 little birds to assist him, you need to pick a bird to answer your question and, with the explanation of the fortune telling master, you will know your luck! Don't worry; I will translate everything for you.

Some people may think Temple Street is a tourist place, but you will experience it in a very local way. I will show you the backstreets, local street karaoke area where old people gather to sing - it is charming and entertaining. Then we end it with a delicious local dessert.

This tour includes herbal tea tasting and one question of fortune telling and three types of local desserts.

The duration may change depending on the number of people and number of questions you want to ask. But I can always customize this tour 100% to your wishes, just get in touch!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Angel.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Jordan Station; Nathan Road - Hong Kong to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Meeting Point

    Jordan Station Exit C2
  4. Market Wanderings

    Stroll through the Jordan street market
  5. Vibrant Street

    Discover the vibrant Temple street like a local
  6. Traditional Tea

    Enjoy a traditional herbal tea and learn about its health benefits
  7. What's in Your Future

    Be part of a bird fortune telling experience and ask a question to find out your luck
  8. Dessert Treat

    Finish with a sweet treat, a local dessert tasting
  9. End of Tour

    Yau Ma Tei Station
  10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

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Reviews from guests

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Winnie🇸🇬 Singapore
2 May 2023
Truly fascinating experience and definitely the highlight of my Hong Kong trip! Angel is an energetic guide who knows her stuff. I loved the fact that she injected personal stories along the tour, which enhanced the overall experience. She’s also very generous in sharing off-the-beat insights on places to dine and visit. I enjoyed every minute of the tour and definitely recommend this to those who are looking for a unique experience! 👍🏻Authentic local experience! Great Guide!
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Erik🇩🇪 Germany
18 February 2023
Thanks to Angel I could get a glimpse into what Hongkong truly is. She is very knowledgeable and always had interesting answers to my questions. The bird fortune telling should be on the list for every visitor to Hongkong. It’s definitely a highlight for me and I will keep it in my head for quite some time!Great tour through the Temple str market
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Cassandra🇦🇺 Australia
2 January 2020
Loved the experience. Angel is very welcoming and full of local knowledge. She helped get us a reasonable price in the market and share stories from living in Jordan. We loved loved loved the bird reading and palm reading. Great suggestions and awesome personality. Would recommend!Temple Street night market and bird fortune telling tour
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Lorraine🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26 June 2019
Very thankful to have met angel, she was a pleasure to be with for those few hours, informative and it was a interesting guide much appreciated Thank you
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Min Unun
20 April 2018
Great experience for bird fortune teller and local guide. She is a great storyteller for us foreigner to see different side of Hongkong. Would defenetly recommend to travel with her. Thank you Angle!Bird Fortune Telling + Temple Street
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Billy
17 December 2017
The tour was great & everything was in walking distance. Herbal tea is something I always want to try. The birdy fortuneteller was the most impressive part of the tour. I never seen something like that. It's actually pretty amazing how accurate that was and I think I will go back if I have some more questions! Bird Fortune Telling + Temple Street
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Lisa
23 February 2025
I had a wonderful 3 hour tour with Angel. As a solo female traveler I only had one night in Hong Kong and this was definitely the best way to experience as much as possible in a short time. Angel took me to a great local Dim Sum restaurant, the food was delicious. I particularly enjoyed going to the temple. We walked around the city with Angel giving me lots of interesting information. Angel was lots of fun and friendly. Thank you so much 🙏Fabulous tour.
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David🇨🇦 Canada
21 February 2025
Angel was the perfect guide, giving us a great overview of the geography, culture, and of course, food of Hong Kong. She also gave us some spot on recommendations on places to eat and points of interest we might enjoy after the tour. As a local, she was able to make the best of the short time we had with her - she really knows her way around and has great contacts all over the city. We weren’t in Hong Kong long, but felt we received an amazing intro, and are excited to return and explore some more!Amazing Intro to Hong Kong
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Jackie
21 February 2025
Angel was amazing. A fantastic tour & she was very informative. We would highly recommend her. Awesome
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Emily🇸🇬 Singapore
14 February 2025
We did a customized tour with Angel. From the moment we started discussing the tour until saying goodbye, Angel surpassed our expectations. She went above and beyond to make my in-laws, who can be nervous travelers, feel comfortable and accommodated. She was incredibly knowledgeable about her native HK, and we appreciated hearing personal stories about her family and their traditions. She was very thoughtful in planning a tour for people in our small group who are 70+, including ensuring being cognizant of the amount of walking. Angel is an ultimate professional - I highly recommend Angel for any HK tour - as it’s clear she is one of the best!An Absolutely Amazing Guide!
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John
9 February 2025
Angel was a warm and generous guide. Lots of local knowledge and tips to get the best out of HK. You will not be disappointed. See HK with a Native!
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Chris🇺🇸 United States
25 January 2025
Angel is just that — an angel. Funny, sweet, outgoing, personable and extremely knowledgeable about her native Hong Kong, the sights and of course the lovingly curated food, she will show you everything from the hip to the historic and all in between. We had so much fun walking the streets and side streets, shops and restaurants, always at a thoughtful pace. Angel can even talk intelligently about great Hong Kong movies — ask her about them! Overall a pleasant delight, a wonderful, educational three hours! Thank you, Angel. You rock.Fun, informative, personal and delicious!
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Paul🇦🇺 Australia
22 January 2025
My daughter and l did a food and culture tour with Angel. It was a wonderful experience - informative, relaxed and terrific fun. I would recommend doing this in your first day in Hong Kong. Angel taught us eating norms - like washing the cutlery and even a chopstick lesson for my daughter. She also gave us recommendations on things to do and places to eat which were all amazing. Lovely afternoon
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Jeffrey
16 January 2025
What a great tour! Angel was able to provide some great food alternatives to accommodate my allergy, and showed me around some great markets. She shared a lot of funny stories and things about her experiences growing up in Hong Kong. I can't recommend her enough, I didn't want the tour to end! The best part of my trip!
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Julia🇨🇭 Switzerland
7 January 2025
Angel was really our Angel! We had a great time and interesting conversations. Angel was very attentive, knowledgeable and easy going. She was acting competent and very helpful! Made us taste great local food! We fall in love with Hongkong through her eyes and through our stomachs! During the trip my boyfriend lost his phone in taxi, she offered adequate help and assistance! She helped us with additional reservations in the evening. Very great and professional guide!I am highly recommending Angel to be guide
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Lynn🇸🇬 Singapore
31 December 2024
I had a fantastic day exploring the sights of HK with Angel who was an amazing tour guide. It was very easy to chat with her which made me feel that I was exploring the city with a friend instead of being on a guided tour. I really appreciated hearing about her experiences growing up and living in HK, and would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a different experience from the usual, run-of-the-mill tours. Thanks Angel, for the memorable day tour. It was a great way to end off 2024! Great tour of HK with Angel!
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Nam🇧🇪 Belgium
21 December 2024
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Henriette🇸🇬 Singapore
17 December 2024
We did 2 tours with Angel, a lovely local girl. She explained a lot in our foodtour and brought us to a very special teahouse which we never had found by ourselves. Also the fresh lifestock and foodmarket in the second tour was awesome. We can surely recommend Angel, we enjoyed every minute with her. A lovely Angel
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Andrew
14 December 2024
Angel was a great guide for the Instagram spots tour. She not only knew about the spots physical locations but she also knew about the history of each of the spots. She made sure to go through it so not only could you understand the beauty but also the history of how it came to be and what will happen in the future. Angel is also very warm and very easy to have conversations with. Fantastic and Knowledgable Guide
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Karen🇺🇸 United States
8 December 2024
Angel was friendly and knowledgeable. As a local she was very familiar with the history and location. I would highly recommend her.Great tour guide
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Eike🇩🇪 Germany
6 December 2024
Angel hat uns bei unserer 6 Stunden Tour durch Hong Kong absolut begeistert. Normalerweise gibt es von uns nur kurze Rezessionen, aber Sie hat sich einfach das ein oder andere Wort mehr verdient. Angel Art und Weise fanden wir großartig. Sie liebt IHR Hong Kong wo Sie in Kowloon aufgewachsen ist und nun auf Hong Kong Island wohnt. Sie hat es geschafft uns das tägliche Leben in Hong Kong näher zu bringen. Das kleine 1x1 rund um den Öffentlichen Nahverkehr erklärt und uns dazu noch mit Ihrem Wissen über die Geschichte Hong Kongs begeistert. Das alles ist Ihr gelungen, ohne uns dabei zu langweilen. Oft kommt es vor, dass ein Guide historisches Wissen teilt und man irgendwann einfach abschaltet. Angel schafft es, das historische mit dem aktuellen zu verbinden und daher interessant zu machen. Wir haben mit Ihr nicht nur Hong Kong erkundet, Sie hat mit uns zusätzlich auch noch das Lieblingsteehaus Ihrer Großmutter besucht und den kompletten Aufenthalt dort organisiert. Außerdem waren wir in einem Stadtteil Hong Kongs, den Reisende normalerweise nicht zu sehen bekommen und haben dort Hong Kong Milktea und Pineapple Bun gegessen. Alles nach dem Motto: "das hier bekommen Reisende zu sehen weil Sie es sehen wollen, nicht Touristen" Alles in allem hat Angel unsere Erwartungen übertroffen, vor allem auch, als Sie uns nach unserer Heimat gefragt hat und wir zusätzlich zu unserer Tour noch fast 30Minuten zusammen saßen. 1A wir können und möchten Angel jedem als Tour Guide empfehlen! authentisch, enthusiastisch, engagiert
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Clare
3 December 2024
I gad a great time with Angel. She is very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting stories to tell. It’s definitely worth seeing how people in Hong Kong live, away from the glitz of Hong Kong Island.A different side to Hong Kong
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Carlos🇺🇸 United States
22 November 2024
We had an amazing time! Angel is just amazing! She took us to the most relevant areas of the city, her level of knowledge is outstanding and she made all explanations very interesting. If you are planning a visit to Hong Kong, don’t hesitate, hire her to have the best experience!! Angel is the best!
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Francine 🇨🇦 Canada
22 November 2024
Nous avons apprécié découvrir la ville avec une locale. Angel nous donne une foule d'informations intéressantes. Tour guidé fortement recommandé !Visite très intéressante
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Patricia🇪🇸 Spain
16 November 2024
Hace ya casi 3 meses desde que volvimos de nuestro viaje, y ayer de repente me vino un recuerdo de Hong Kong que me hizo sonreír. Pensé en un estupendo desayuno de dim sum tradicional al que nos llevó Angel, en un edificio que jamás habríamos encontrado nosotros solos. Mesas repletas de gente, carritos llenos de platos deliciosos a los que Angel perseguía para conseguirnos los bocados imprescindibles que probar, el ruido, el ambiente, gente por todas partes, y mientras disfrutábamos de cada bocado, ella nos iba explicando las tradiciones locales y asegurándose que nuestra hija de 4 años (de mal humor por el calor de la ciudad en pleno Agosto) estuviera contenta. Y recordé que todavía no había escrito una review por su estupendo trabajo. Nos sentimos muy cómodos con ella, como si estuviéramos hablando con una amiga que nos explicaba todos los secretos y costumbres de su cultura. Hicimos dos tours con ella, el de mercados nocturnos y snacks, y el de lugares emblemáticos y gemas ocultas, que modificó según nuestros gustos y preferencia, teniendo en cuenta que viajábamos con nuestra hija. Poder contar con el conocimiento de alguien nacido y criado en Hong Kong, te hace ver y entender la ciudad de una manera. Desde luego sin ella nuestros días en Hong Kong no hubieran sido ni la mitad de buenos, ya que es muy diferente pasear entre altos edificios que todos te parecen igual, a poder entender lo que estás viendo en cada momento. Mil gracias Angel! Y gracias por aguantar el mal humor de nuestra hija jejejeDía estupendo en Hong Kong!
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Elvira🇩🇪 Germany
14 November 2024
Angel is extremely friendly and gave us a wonderful morning in Hong Kong. We got a lot of information about HK and saw places we probably wouldn't have seen on our own. She even picked us up from our hotel on request. The only downside is that the tour only lasted 4.5 hours instead of the 6 hours we had booked. However, after a quick tip, Angel was immediately ready to continue with us.A wonderful day with Angel
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Mary Ann
13 November 2024
Angel is a natural. She’s attentive and informative. The tour in the public housing history display was very well done and taught us a lot. She was professional and easy to chat with. She even followed up with restaurant recommendations based on what we had discussed. Pick Angel! We had 3 different guides while in Hong Kong and April was the best. Fabulous tour and tour guide
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tonilofink🇺🇸 United States
6 November 2024
Me and my friend met Angel and knew from the beginning that we would like her. She was very nice, funny, and had a kind heart. We were interested in seeing how where the locals live, work, shopped, and restaurants they go to. She was very informative on all of the social classes. We went to the food market, the outdoor marketplaces in which she helped find what we wanted and get the best deals on things we bought. We had to purchase some personal items, so she took us to a store and helped us with our purchases. We were very interested in housing of the locals, and she explained about public housing in detail, very interesting. The tour came to an end way too soon. Angel took us to a restaurant that I believe has been in business since the 1950's. We met the owner; he helped us with our order. It was funny because when we asked if he was the boss, he said no, and pointed at his mother who was rolling spring rolls, I believe, and said, she is the boss. Before we left the restaurant he gave us a package of noodles. I would totally recommend Angel as a tour guide for this tour, Angel, you Rock!You Rock Angel
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Wim🇧🇪 Belgium
4 November 2024
It's like walking with a friend. She knows a lot about the history of Hk and you can ask al your questions. We recommand her very muchWalking with a friend
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дарья🇱🇹 Lithuania
3 November 2024
It was a pleasure to be on the tour around Hong Kong with Angel. We also had two kids with us and they had an amazing experience also. We visited places we would never go to without Angel, tried some local food, drinks. Throughout the tour Angel told us a lot of interesting facts. Outstanding experience
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Sophie🇨🇭 Switzerland
30 October 2024
If you’re looking for a tour guide that feels like grabbing coffee with a friend, look no further - thats exactly what Angels tour felt like. Not only is she kind, open and easy going, she’s truly a local and we learned a lot of cultural and historical facts during our tour with her. Besides seeing some known spots, she helped us find fresh ingredients for Hot Pot to bring home. Thank you again Angel for this amazing tour! It was truly one of our most favorite things during our trip to HK. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to do a walking tour.
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Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26 October 2024
It was my first time in HK and I was also traveling solo so was in need of a good guide to help show me around. Angel met and exceeded all of my expectations. I do like taking lots of photos and Angel knew all the good spots. We got some fabulous pics of the Monster building, the colorful basketball courts of Choi Hung and a hidden gem of hers a glass elevator ride snapping some incredible hi up shots of the Wan Chai district. I was also keen to Visit the world famous Australia dairy company cafe. Angel personalized that part of the tour and took me there. It’s somewhere I’d never have gone to on my own as it’s so busy and a little intimidating. But with Angel I felt perfectly comfortable and just like a local. She also gave me good advice on other places to visit for photos and places too eat for the rest of my stay in HK. I got on very well with Angel she’s very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. She really made my stay in HK even more memorable than I could imagine. Highly recommend. Instagram spots with Angel.
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Kia Cheng🇸🇬 Singapore
17 October 2024
Enjoyed the tour. Especially the local market / eatery and the wonderful Man Mo temple. The prison cells are spooky never thought i will be in one. Took the stress out of locating the places by ourselves. Its a workout at the same time.A Good Experience
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Adrian🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8 October 2024
My wife and enjoyed two very different, but both enjoyable Hong Kong trips with Angel. The first was the night markets & street food, that we undertook a few hours after landing from London, so a great way to start exploring this great City. The second to Lantau island, was a complete contrast to the city. Angel was a great guide very knowledgeable, but also great at prioritising what to see and when. Thank you!Two great trips eith Angel
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dm9000🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1 October 2024
We were so lucky to have secured Angel for a walk and talk about 'hidden' Kowloon. She is quite amazing, what a wonderful knowledge of the area and an intuition that almost immediately knew what we wanted. Whether you want to find an Instagramable location, the best fishballs in Kowloon or Angels take on Hong Kong and her growing up experiences, then she's the guide for you. We found the tour really personalised, it's not prescriptive nor was Angel clock watching or hurrying us to move from one location to another. We saw the Kowloon we wanted to see and I'm sure Angel will guide you to the Kowloon you want to see, you only have to ask. Thank you Angel.Engaging and Informative
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Vince🇨🇦 Canada
12 September 2024
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Selma
3 September 2024
So happy that I made this visit with angel , for a solo tourist it is a must to have a guide and Angel was amazing 🤩 she made sure to adapt the visit to what I like and what I am interested about. Best choice I have made !
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David🇮🇹 Italy
25 August 2024
Our day with Angel was brilliant. She's a gem of a guide - friendly, easy to chat with, and really knows her stuff. What I appreciated most was how Angel made us feel at home in a city that can be a bit overwhelming at first. By the end of the tour, I felt like I'd spent the day with a knowledgeable friend rather than a guide. The dim sum breakfast was an absolute highlight. Highly recommended.
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Rebecca🇳🇿 New Zealand
14 August 2024
Angel was absolutely fantastic! Not only did we get to try authentic and delicious food of Hong Kong, we also learnt about the local history and culture. Learning about the traditions around food and some of its health philosophies was fascinating. Angel was also very accommodating and flexible when it came to food allergies etc. Highlight of the trip was definitely the dim sum tea house! Heavenly food with Angel!
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Rebekah🇺🇸 United States
14 August 2024
Spent the day with Angel and we explored Hong Kong and Kowloon. It was a great mix of culture, history, and conversation. I felt like I got to see the city like a local. Would recommend without any hesitation. Great day and tour!
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James🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 August 2024
Angel was great, showed us the best spots for street food and local markets. Thanks again Angel!Amazing tour, thanks Angel
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George🇳🇿 New Zealand
11 July 2024
Angel is a lovely person and her tour was fantastic, giving us a deep insight into not only the food but a wide sense of the culture and history of the city. More than a food tour
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Barbara🇳🇿 New Zealand
11 July 2024
The three hours we spent exploring the streets with Angel was the highlight of our trip to Hong Kong. She is a highly knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humour and she taliored the tour to our group of four adults and two teenagers perfectly. Without Angel we wouldn't have experienced the incredible dim sum and noodle shops, ventured into a temple, found milk tea or pineapple buns and we certainly wouldn't have learned so much about Hong Kong's history. The tour far exceeded our expectations and we'd highly recopmmend Angel to everyone. Thank you Angel we can't wait to see you again next time!The highlight of our trip to Hong Kong!
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Derin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 July 2024
Great tour with Angel. She's delightful. Really enjoyed learning about HK, she covered the history really well, and I so enjoyed the hidden gems. Time well spent. I'd do it again. Would highly recommend Angel to show you around. She's fun. Thank you! Excellent tour with Angel
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Frank🇩🇪 Germany
1 June 2024
My daughter I have enjoyed the tour with Angel from the first to the last minute. Angel was fantastic and gave us so much insights and we rfun. 10 out of 10. Thanks, Teresa and FrankWhat a great time with Angel
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Nathalie🇨🇴 Colombia
21 May 2024
I recently had the pleasure of exploring Hong Kong with Angel as my tour guide, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Angel's deep knowledge of Hong Kong’s history, culture, and hidden gems truly made my short visit worth it. Despite of the rain she made sure we hit all the spots she suggested and I felt as a local rather than a tourist! Angel is definitely the guide to go with.Only tour guide you’ll need
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Dung🇺🇸 United States
16 May 2024
Angel was an outstanding tour guide. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She provided a lot of information about the city and it’s history. A very memorable trip. Highly recommended!Hongkong visit
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Majed
11 May 2024
‏I’ve grown up watching Anthony Bourdain TV shows, one thing I’ve always loved about them is having the right tour guides/ fixers. The people that come on his show don’t only speak about food, history, and culture (like your typical tour guide). They go beyond and chat about life, love, and memories of some childhood iconic moments and the architectural memories of certain neighborhoods. It’s like chatting to an old friend. Our tour with Angel (AKA Durian) felt the same. She is fun, soulful and full of life. She also has great taste in food! Note: we call her Durian because she loves the fruit, which is a must to try when you are in Hong Kong or in South East Asia.Life of a Hong Konger
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m4qzc4t744
4 May 2024
Angel was a fantastic, fun and extremely insightful guide to Hong Kong. The tour was great fun and very well thought out running seamlessly from one great location to the next. Highly recommended.
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user916988
3 May 2024
So I had a 3 1/2 hour tour with Angel in which we wandered around parts of the city mixing a food tour with some history / culture facts and even just general chat. It was a very enjoyable afternoon, Angel is passionate about where she lives and the tour was quite easy going, felt like you were just walking around with a friend, I'd recomend people booking with Angel. DaveFood tour and some culture

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More about me

I made jewelry and travel to market in different countries. I love to meet people and show them around the city I raised, especially every places that I have experienced. Hong Kong is a such a busy city but there always easy to chill at the nature part of Hong Kong. Of course with amazing food also!

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