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Aberdeen Harbour

Introducing Aberdeen Harbour (from Hong Kong Tourism Board & Wikipedia)
Aberdeen is an area and town on southwest Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Southern District. Starting from the Ming Dynasty, "Hong Kong" became the original name for the presently-named Aberdeen village. In the early 19th century, foreigners who landed near Aberdeen Village mistook the name of the village "Hong Kong" for the whole island. When the foreigners eventually realized their mistake, the name "Hong Kong" was already commonly used to refer to the entire island. In Cantonese, Aberdeen is known indigenously as Hong Kong Tsai which means "Hong Kong Minor", "Son of Hong Kong" or "Little Hong Kong". It is believed that Aberdeen is where the name of Hong Kong originates. Aberdeen is famous not only to tourists but also to Hong Kong locals for its floating village and floating seafood restaurants located in the Aberdeen Harbour. The Tanka people, who used to live on boats in the Aberdeen Harbour, are generally associated with the fishing industry, and there are still several dozens of them living on boats in the harbour.

Aberdeen Harbour Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Xiang Gang Zai Wan 香港仔湾
• Best Time to Visit: September to February
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 3-5 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Cruise, Food, Shopping
• Opening Hours: All day
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: No. 236 Aberdeen Avenue, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

What to expect at Aberdeen Harbour

Festivals and events
During the Tuen Ng Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, Aberdeen Harbour becomes the venue of the dragon boat race in the Southern District. Although the Aberdeen Harbour race is not as famous as the Shing Mun River race, it still attracts many tourists and locals every year. The Southern District Tourism and Culture Festival organizes races in the Aberdeen Promenade, tours of Aberdeen town, and the Mid-Autumn Fire Dragon Festival in the Aberdeen area every year. Aberdeen Square, located in Aberdeen Centre, is a frequent venue for local organisations' events, including fairs, promotion events and charity events. The square is sometimes used to hold fairs and evening concerts during festivals such as the Chinese New Year and Christmas.

 

 

 

Parks
Aberdeen Country Park, commonly known by locals as "Aberdeen Reservoir Park", is surrounded by the Aberdeen Reservoirs (upper reservoir and lower reservoir). It is a popular spot for local citizens to have barbecue meals as well as a frequent spot for local social organisations and churches to hold group activities. It is also the usual venue of the annual Fall Picnic Day held by primary and secondary schools in the neighborhood. The Aberdeen Promenade (on the Aberdeen side) and the Ap Lei Chau Wind Tower Park (on the Ap Lei Chau side), located at both sides of the Aberdeen Harbour, are popular spots where local citizens jog and exercise. The Aberdeen Marina Club, located in Wong Chuk Hang (an area inside Aberdeen), provides ice hockey, ice skating, yoga, Tai Chi, swimming, Judo and other experiences for members.

Food Culture
Moored in the harbour between Wong Chuk Hang and Ap Lei Chau, the Jumbo Floating Restaurant is a popular tourist spot. Designed to resemble a floating palace of imperial China, it has attracted over 30 million visitors since opening in 1976. Tse Kee Restaurant helped make "Aberdeen Fish Balls Noodles Culture" well-known. Fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, KFC, Yoshinoya, Fairwood, Café de Coral and Maxim's MX are located in Aberdeen Centre, along with Cha Chaan Teng (Hong Kong-style fast food restaurants) such as Tai Hing Restaurant and Tsui Wah Restaurant.

Aberdeen Harbour Night Cruise Tour

After the sun has gone to bed, catch the Peak Tram to experience Hong Kong's best view after dark, where nothing lies before you but a galaxy of shimmering lights. You'll then head inside Madame Tussauds Hong Kong where you can work up an appetite before moving to a delicious feast at Jumbo Floating Restaurant in Aberdeen fishing village. Afterwards, it's on to one of Hong Kong's most lively night spots, Central Lan Kwai Fong, before wrapping up the evening of fun with a closer view of the city's most recognised landmark – Aberdeen Harbour.

 

 

 

Aberdeen Harbour Night Cruise Tour (by Splendid Tours & Travel Ltd)
Dazzle your senses with this stunning night cruise around Victoria Harbour. Set sail at sunset with a relaxing drink in hand and, as darkness descends upon Asia's world city, marvel as the surrounding skyline is transformed into a new world of shimmering lights. You'll then continue on to Aberdeen fishing village to dine at one of Hong Kong's most renowned eateries, Jumbo Floating Restaurant. After your stomach as is satisfied as your eyes, you'll travel by tour bus to a hillside lookout for panoramic harbour views of Hong Kon's sparkling skyline.

Aberdeen Harbour Night Cruise Tour (by Watertours of Hong Kong Ltd)
The most relaxing way to soak up Victoria Harbour is on-board a sunset cruise with cocktail in hand; nothing to do but sip away and marvel at the surrounding harbour as daylight gives way to a night-time show of shimmering lights. After the cruise, you'll head to Aberdeen Harbour fishing village on the south side of Hong Kong Island for a Chinese feast at the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant.
Then, depending upon tour arrangements, you'll travel by tour bus to a hillside lookout for panoramic harbour views of the sparkling Hong Kong skyline.

How to get to Aberdeen Harbour
• Take bus 7, 37A, 37B, 37X, 38, 40P, 41A, 42, 42C, 47P, 48, 70, 70M, 70P, 71, 71P, 72, 73, 73P, 77, 78, 90B, 91, 91A, 93, 93A, 93C, 94, 94A, 94X, 95C, 95P, 98, 107, 107P, 170, 595, 970X, 971, 973, 973P, A10, N72, and N170 to Aberdeen Harbour.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Hong Kong to Aberdeen Harbour.

Additional travel advice on Aberdeen Harbour
• Please take care of your belongings on the street as there are always many visitors.
• Visitors can purchase an Octopus card to pay for multiple modes of transport including the MTR, Airport Express, Light Rail, buses and ferries, etc. The card is also widely accepted by vending machines, supermarkets, restaurants, etc. It can be got at MTR station ticket windows.

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