Long before Hong Kong became a buzzing metropolis, it was a village that thrived on the bounties of the seas. This boat tour lets you dive into Hong Kong's rich fishing heritage and discover how it has shaped our city. The location is half an hour from Central, and seven hourly departure times make the tour easy to fit into your travel schedule.

Check in at Aberdeen Fisherman's Wharf Pier 6. Get on board the Classic Chinese Sightseeing Teak Boat, cruise around the charming and traditional Aberdeen fishing village. Listen to the audio commentary about the local landmarks, each with their own unique storey and cultural significance.

Next, climb aboard the Houseboat Floating Museum. It was home to a typical fisherfolk family in the 1980s. After the family moved ashore, it was restored as a museum in 2018 to show how people lived on the water.

The houseboat’s main deck has 100 square metres of living space and an equally large rooftop that was once used to dry seafood. Its size surprises many locals because the average Hong Kong apartment is 43 square metres, prompting reflection on why later generations of fisherfolk left fishing and moved ashore.

The rooftop has a 3D painting with strong visual impact, as if you were taking a photo with the Jumbo Floating Restaurant under the sea. Remember to take an Instagrammable photo under the classic neon light on board too.

After the tour, we will return you to Aberdeen Pier 6, where the journey began. The pier also has a souvenir store where you can find unique gifts that capture the essence of Aberdeen and Hong Kong.

Select the boat noodle option to enjoy a hidden local dish produced in a mobile sampan kitchen; or you can choose to enjoy scrumptious seafood lunch or dinner in Aberdeen Whole Fish Market.