GLOCAL Connect: Peer-led Hong Kong City Walks (Nov 2026)
Have you ever seen Hong Kong only from MTR exits and shopping malls? This November, step outside your usual routes and experience the city through the perspectives of fellow students.
Introducing GLOCAL Connect: Peer led Hong Kong City Walks — a new series of student hosted neighbourhood tours. Fellow students will lead you through streets, temples, churches, harbourfronts and museums, sharing stories they’ve collected from living and learning in Hong Kong. All tours will be conducted in English.
1. Explore Hong Kong’s Skyline from a Different Angle
1 November 2026 (Sun) 2:30pm – 5:30pm
See the harbourfront and skyline from viewpoints you might have missed, and learn how the city’s iconic view came to be.
2. Vibrant Streets of Mong Kok: Sneakers Street, Goldfish, Flowers & Birds Markets
7 November 2026 (Sat) 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Experience Mong Kok’s energy through its specialist streets – sneaker culture, pet markets and colourful flower stalls – and the everyday lives around them.
3. Visit to The Mills: The Cotton Mill Turned Arts Hub
8 November 2026 (Sun) 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Travel from Hong Kong’s industrial past to its creative present at The Mills, a revitalised textile mill now home to design, arts and innovation.
4. Wong Tai Sin Temple: Spiritual Traditions and City Blessings
14 November 2026 (Sat) 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Step into one of Hong Kong’s most famous temples and learn about local beliefs, rituals and how spirituality is woven into urban life.
5. Sweet Treats and Street Eat in Causeway Bay
14 November 2026 (Sat) 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Go beyond the shopping malls and taste Causeway Bay’s street snacks and dessert spots, while discovering the stories behind this busy district.
6. Rosary Church Visit: Sunday Masses and Hidden Heritage
15 November 2026 (Sun) 11:30am – 3:00pm
Join the 12:30pm Sunday Mass and explore the history, architecture and community life of Rosary Church, one of the city’s longstanding faith landmarks.
7. Exploring HK’s Fishing History – Visit to Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen
21 November 2026 (Sat) 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Walk along the waterfronts of Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen to trace Hong Kong’s roots as a fishing community and see how these areas have transformed.
8. Sun, Sand and Stories at Repulse Bay
21 November 2026 (Sat) 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Enjoy the seaside setting of Repulse Bay and learn about its myths, landmarks and role in Hong Kong’s leisure culture.
9. Tram Tour from Kennedy Town to Central Western District
22 November 2026 (Sun) 11:30am – 2:30pm
Ride the tram across the western side of Hong Kong Island and discover neighbourhoods, small shops and city scenes along this historic route.
10. Visit to K11 MUSEA, History Museum and Seaside of TST
22 November 2026 (Sun) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Explore art and culture at K11 MUSEA, join a 2:45pm guided exhibition tour in the History Museum, and end with a walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
Why Join?
- Peer led: Tours hosted by fellow students
- Real Hong Kong: From food stalls and fishing villages to churches, temples and museums
- New Connections: Meet classmates from different faculties while exploring the city together
- Fresh Perspectives: See familiar places in new ways through stories and local insights
The tours are Free of Charge with a HK$200 refundable deposit required to secure your place. Places are limited, so register as soon as possible via this registration link!
For enquiries, please contact internationalsupport@hku.hk