Bike tour Hong Kong New Territory: Food, villages, waterfront

Ride through centuries-old villages and cook what you catch at the market

A small-group bike tour of Hong Kong's New Territories led by a food and culture journalist, covering old villages, a Taoist temple, and the Tolo Harbour waterfront over 5.5 hours. You hand-pick seafood at one of the city's largest indoor wet markets and bring it to a chef who prepares a meal on the spot. The guide speaks English and provides a mountain bike for each guest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore New Territories by bike and food

• Visit old village and learn culture
• Visit Taoist temple with storyteller
• Bike along Tolo Harbour waterfront
• See Hong Kong's Silicon Valley
• Shop seafood at indoor wet market
• Enjoy meal prepared by chef

The experience

The tour starts in an old village where local culture stretches back centuries, then moves to a Taoist temple important to the community: your guide, a former food and culture journalist, tells its history firsthand. From there you ride along the Tolo Harbour waterfront on a picturesque bike path, moving through the landscape at a pace that lets you absorb the surroundings instead of rushing past them. The route also passes through what locals call the "Silicon Valley" of Hong Kong, a contrast to the quieter areas you've already seen.

The centerpiece is a stop at one of Hong Kong's largest indoor wet markets. You walk the stalls, hand-pick the freshest seafood you want, then bring your selections to a talented chef who prepares a hearty meal right there. You eat what you chose, cooked to order. A gear-shifting mountain bike is provided for each guest, and the guide speaks fluent English throughout. You'll get useful information before the tour starts and detailed recommendations after, so you know where to return on your own.

What’s included

• A professional guide fluent in English.
• a gear-shifting mountain bike for each guest.
• useful information before the tour and detailed recommendations after.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 to 69 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ashley M Hong Kong Private Tours

Is this one for you?The tour includes pickup, so you don't need a car or need to navigate to a starting point on your own. If you're staying elsewhere in Hong Kong or prefer not to drive, you can join directly.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What's the old village at the start of the tour actually like?

It's a place where local culture dates back centuries, and the guide walks you through its history and significance to the community as someone who has studied the area deeply.

Do I need to know how to cook to participate in the market meal?

No, you hand-pick the seafood you want at the wet market, and a professional chef prepares it for you. Your only job is to choose what you'd like to eat.

How difficult is the bike ride along Tolo Harbour?

The path is described as picturesque and the tour is designed for travelers with at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll have a gear-shifting mountain bike to handle the terrain.

Is this tour available as a private booking?

This is a small-group tour, but private tours are available. Contact the guide directly to arrange one.