Hong Kong's Less Crowded and Scenic Niche Tourist Destination - Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf

How many people know that this fashionable city of Hong Kong was once a small fishing village? Hong Kong's primary economic activity was fishing, and due to its excellent geographical location, Aberdeen, located south of Hong Kong Island, became a place where waterborne people settled. In 1841, when British troops passed through Aberdeen, the fishermen replied 'Hong Kong' when asked for the place name, and thus the name 'Hong Kong' gradually extended to represent the entire region. Aberdeen was at its peak from the mid-20th century to the 1980s, becoming the largest fishing export harbor in the Commonwealth. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to call this place the historical root and cultural soul of Hong Kong.

Aberdeen Fishing Port is not only a historical witness of Hong Kong but also a symbol of local sentiment. Since before the 1940s, the waterborne people here lived on boats called 'home boats,' forming a unique floating community. However, with the resettlement plan in the 1960s, this distinctive lifestyle began to gradually disappear, and the fishing culture also faded away.

To preserve and promote this unique historical culture, Hi-Tide Exploration Travel Co., Ltd. established 'Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf,' a brand-new tourism ecosystem featuring various yachts, sailboats, and water activities, including the one-of-a-kind 'FLOAT Glass Boat,' characteristic houseboats, the educational 'Wandering Fishing Port 1773,' PIER 6 Souvenir Shop with a Hong Kong vibe that regularly organizes co-hosted fishery cultural activities, and the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market where fresh seafood arrives daily...

The 'Wandering Fishing Port 1773' cultural tour emerged as a result. This itinerary not only allows Hong Kong locals and visitors from home and abroad to deeply experience life on the water but also showcases the daily lives and indomitable spirit of fishermen through rich stories and cultural dissemination.

The former shuttle boat of Jumbo Kingdom has been renovated and transformed into a comfortable 'Vintage Sightseeing Boat.' Sitting on the comfortable sightseeing boat, with a gentle breeze on your face, you can enjoy the stunning sea views of Aberdeen. The tour also includes a carefully prepared audio guide in five languages, which narrates the stories of the eight major landmarks of the Southern District of Hong Kong along the way, allowing a deep understanding of Hong Kong's history and culture.

Along the way, you will pass by 'Tai Pak Floating Restaurant,' which was once the largest floating restaurant in the world and has a longer history than Jumbo Floating Restaurant, representing the memories of a generation of Hong Kong people. Still proudly standing on the waters of Aberdeen today, its magnificent palace design evokes the grandeur of its heyday.

During the tour, you can board the only maritime museum in Hong Kong, 'Sai Gaa Teng,' and personally experience the former floating homes of fishermen, feeling the charm of life at sea. Old photos of fishermen and everyday items related to food, clothing, housing, and transportation recreate the old waterborne life, as if stepping into a historical time warp, allowing a deeper understanding of the true essence of fishing culture.

From the upper deck of Sai Gaa Teng, you can take in the beautiful scenery of the entire typhoon shelter. A large 3D mural of Jumbo Floating Restaurant is highly commemorative, representing the memories of a generation of Hong Kongers, and you can take photos to capture precious memories.

The boarding point 'Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf PIER 6' is also quite distinctive, offering a variety of local seafood and Hong Kong-style cultural and creative products, as well as occasional fishery exhibitions and interactive activities, such as calligraphy writing, traditional sampan folding, dragon boat drumming, and rowing experiences.

Food lovers are in for a treat! Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf offers multiple lunch options to satisfy your taste buds.

'Boat Noodles' on the verge of disappearing: In the past, waterborne people often cooked boat noodles on their boats, using a savory fish broth as a base and adding various roasted meats for flavor—barbecued pork, roast goose, white-cut chicken... One bite and you'll be hooked! Now only two noodle boats remain, and you can usually only get them by luck on the shore, but here you can still enjoy freshly cooked boat noodles prepared on the water by the waterborne people—not to be missed!

'Seafood Lunch at the Fish Market': Join a lunch tour to enter the Aberdeen Fish Market, which is usually only open to merchants and regular customers, and savor the freshest seafood feast. Whether steamed, braised, stewed, or fried, every seafood dish will make your mouth water.

For a deeper experience of local fishing village culture in Hong Kong, you can participate in the half-day guided tour 'Wandering Fishing Port 1773 + Lamma Island Seafood Feast.' Starting at 10:25 AM, you will explore the entire Aberdeen Cultural Tourism District, then head to Lamma Island to enjoy the award-winning 'Seafood Luncheon' and visit the local Fishermen's Cultural Village, ending around 5:30 PM.

At Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf, it is not just a travel experience; it is a cultural exploration and a historical review. It brings the beauty of old Hong Kong back to life for the world to see, allowing this once-glorious history to be passed down. Anyone interested in Hong Kong's history and culture can join this unique journey to experience the cultural heritage and historical origins of this city and discover the endless charm of Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf.

【Wandering Fishing Port 1773】Ticket Information

Route A (Regular Ticket): Adults HK$175; Children & Seniors HK$145

Includes boat ticket, drinks, and snacks (tour approx. 60 minutes)

Route B (Boat Noodles Lunch Ticket): Adults HK$225; Children & Seniors HK$195

Includes boat ticket, drinks, snacks, and boat noodles (tour approx. 90 minutes)

Route C (Fish Market Seafood Lunch Ticket): Adults HK$449; Children & Seniors HK$419

Includes boat ticket, drinks, snacks, and Aberdeen Fish Market lunch (tour approx. 120 minutes)

Route D (Wandering Fishing Port 1773 + Lamma Island Seafood Feast): Adults HK$590; Children & Seniors HK$550

Includes Aberdeen boat ticket, drinks, snacks, and Lamma Island seafood luncheon (tour approx. half day)

【Transport Information】

Boarding point: 'Aberdeen Pier 6 Hong Kong Fisherman's Wharf' at Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Temple Pier

Take a bus to 'Yat Hong Kui, Aberdeen Praya Road Stop'

Or take the MTR to 'Lei Tung Station,' then take the Aberdeen Ferry to the opposite shore

You can use Google Maps or Gaode Maps to navigate for specific directions.