Learn about the history of the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter by rushing through a boatman's guided tour to introduce the only Tin Hau Temple on the water

The "Vibrant Typhoon Shelter Theme Area" located on the waterfront of the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter on Victoria Park Road was officially opened to the public.

The water theme area will launch a new guided tour of "Walla Walla History and Culture Tour" in October, allowing the public to experience the nostalgic style of the typhoon shelter. At the same time, there will be a snack kiosk and a limited-time market to sell Hong Kong's nostalgic special snacks for the public. A new waterfront co-working space with typhoon shelter features.

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The guided tour of "Walla Walla History and Culture Tour" was launched on October 1. The boatman led the participants to board the "Walla Walla" (i.e. electric boat or water taxi) at the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter, and introduced the attractions in the typhoon shelter along the way. The price is 140 yuan per person on weekdays, 196 yuan per person on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and 280 yuan per person on the first, second, fifteen and sixteenth days of the lunar calendar every month. Each boat can carry a maximum of 6 people. One day booking.

The fare is 140 yuan on weekdays, and 280 yuan is charged on the first, second, fifteen and sixteenth day of the lunar calendar

The reporter took a test ride today (3rd) to follow the boatman to visit the typhoon shelter. Although the hull of the boat is small, it is relatively stable along the way. Only when it is close to the entrance and exit of the typhoon shelter, it will be affected by the waves and sway.

Boatmen also introduced the scenic spots in the typhoon shelter along the way, including the history of Tianhou Temple in the Triangle on the Water, fishermen's sea dwellings, shrimp boats, fishing boats, sailing boats, and Jardine Noon Cannons.

Zheng Jinghua, the person in charge of the historical and cultural tour and typhoon shelter market of "Woo La Wah La", said that the feature of this event is the use of the "Wah La Wah La" in the 1970s. With a history of 60 to 70 years, many people came to pay homage to the Tin Hau Temple Festival in the past, and the entire route allows the public to learn more about the life and history of the fishermen in Causeway Bay.

Cheng Ching-wah said that the most distinctive attraction this time is the Tin Hau Temple on the Water, which is the only one in Hong Kong.

(Photo by Xia Jialang)

Vibrant typhoon shelter theme area is connected to about 150 meters of waterfront promenade

In addition, the "Vibrant Typhoon Shelter Theme Area" connects to a waterfront promenade of about 150 meters and retains an existing large banyan tree nearby to provide more green space for the local area. Outdoor tables and chairs, sunshade facilities, and the promenade are added. A number of "mini bars", which can place canned and bottled drinks, have been added to the railings, providing citizens with a new seaside shared space.

There are also special food kiosks and a typhoon shelter market near the big banyan tree, selling a variety of local specialties such as tea cakes, glutinous rice cakes and other desserts.

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