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416DRAGON Dragon Boat Festival Tour 8 Jun 2008

Date:Sunday, June 8, 2008
Duration: approx. 6hrs Morning Departure

Hotel pick-up time & Point:

Hong Kong Side

	07:45 a.m. City Garden Hotel
	08:00 a.m. The Wharney Guang Dong Hotel

Kowloon Side

	08:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Golden Mile
	08:15 a.m. Royal Garden Hotel

This year, the Dragon Boat Festival takes place on June 8 (Sunday). The Dragon Boat Festival Tour to Tai Po is a great way to experience Hong Kong's living culture and learn more about Chinese heritage.

The 2,000 year old Dragon Boat (Tuen Ng) Festival commemorates the death of Chinese national hero, Qu Yuan who drowned himself in the Mi Lo River as a personal protest against a corrupt government. Legend says that villagers raced their boats towards him in a vain attempt to save his life, slapping the water with their paddles, beating drums and throwing rice dumplings to the fish to stop them nibbling at his body.

The highlights of this exciting event are the colourful Dragon Boat Races. These unique boats have ornately carved and painted dragon heads and tails. Sitting two abreast, with a steerman at the back and a pace drummer in the bow, the paddlers race to the finish line, spurred on by powerful beat of the drums and roar of the crowds.

Itineraries :

Enjoy the Tai Po District Dragon Boat Races.

Tour continues with visit to Man Mo Temple in Tai Po that is dedicated to the gods Man (Literature), and Mo (War). It was built a century ago to serve as a center of worship for the community.

Tai Po Market – a traditional Chinese Market that sells all kinds of products, dried herbs and seafood.

Hong Kong Heritage Museum – Sha Tin located museum's 12 galleries are built around traditional Chinese open courtyards. In addition to changing thematic exhibitions, the permanent galleries showcase the history and culture of the New Territories, Cantonese opera, Chinese culture and contemporary Hong Kong art and design.

Tour Package Include : air-conditioned coach transfer, guide service, reserved seat to watch the Tai Po District Dragon Boat Races, admission ticket to Hong Kong Heritage Museum and one bottle of water.

Note : Casual outfit and suntan protection are recommended.

For further information and reservation, please call us at 852-2368 7111 daily from 7am to 9pm.

416DRAGON - Dragon Boat Festival Tour
Adult	Child (3 - 12 yrs) / Senior (over 60 yrs)
HK$350.00	HK$300.00