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Take a trip aboard a Chinese Junk Boat… an experience 1,800 years in the making! Learn about the unrivaled nautical prowess of the Ming Dynasty Chinese Admiral Zheng He, while aboard an authentic two-masted Chinese wooden junk ship!

In the Wake of Zheng He:

Chinese Junk Boat Tour and Interactive Experience

Day Tours (snacks served)

May 15 to October 30

10 :15 AM – 12:15 AM 2 hours

Evening Sunset Dinner Tours (Dinner Optional)

May 15 to August 15 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 2 hours

August 16 to October 30

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2 hours

 around the city, call 416-432-7067(English) 604-355-5298(Mandarin中文) if required.

For enquiries about weddings, parties, coporate events, film location or other.

 Call 416-432-7067 or 604-355-5298(中文服务)

Your hosts: Shan Long and Daniela Luo

Location:  5180 Westwater Dr, Richmond, BC V7E 6S2

Phone: 416-432-7067(English)/604-355-5298(zhong’wen)

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The Chinese Junk Boat

Chinese Junk Boats were first built in the second century (circa 200 AD) but flourished during the Song and Ming Dynasties.

During the Ming Dynasty, under the capable leadership of Admiral Zheng He, the world became much smaller as foreign lands were peacefully discovered and merchant trade established. The Chinese junk proved to be the greatest ship design the world had ever known, with Treasure Ships in the Chinese fleet which measured 150 meters!

Until the 1980s, there were thousands of Chinese Junk Boats in Hong Kong Harbour…

Zheng He (1371–1433 or 1435), formerly romanized as Cheng Ho, was a Hui Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral during China’s early Ming dynasty. Born Ma He, Zheng commanded expeditionary voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, Western Asia, and East Africa from 1405 to 1433. His larger ships stretched 120 meters in length (Columbus’s Santa Maria, for comparison, was 26 meters). These carried hundreds of sailors on four tiers of decks.

As a favorite of the Yongle Emperor, whose usurpation he assisted, Zheng He rose to the top of the imperial hierarchy and served as commander of the southern capital Nanjing (the capital was later moved to Beijing by the Yongle Emperor). These voyages were long neglected in official Chinese histories but have become well known in China and abroad since the publication of Liang Qichao’s Biography of Our Homeland’s Great Navigator, Zheng He in 1904.[3][4] A trilingual stele left by the navigator was discovered on the island of Sri Lanka shortly thereafter.

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Sailing on a Hong Kong Junk

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The Hong Kong junk has come to represent the old traditional values that are still so ever present in this cosmopolitan city.

The sight of this venerable vessel with its flashy red sails set against the backdrop of an ultra modern skyline is certainly striking and it has become a cherished symbol of the city.

There aren't that many traditional sampans in operation any more, so if you happen to see the red-sail sampans traversing the waters of the bay, it will more than likely be one of these vessels:

• The Duk Ling

The Aqua Luna

A sampan ride on one of these vessels will take some planning in advance from your part as the sailings offered are limited. Here are some tips and guidelines to help you plan your junk ride.

Duk Ling : "The" Hong Kong Junk

The Duk Ling is "the" Hong Kong Junk. This true relic which underwent full restoration in the 1980's, is an original junk used by fishermen and the last of its kind in Hong Kong waters.

It has led parades during some of Hong Kong's most iconic festivals, as well as when the giant rubber ducky sailed into Victoria Harbour.

Tragically, Duk Ling sank during a typhoon in 2014 and regularly scheduled Harbour Cruises which were sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board had to stop.

Two Hong Kong yacht traders, Yu Lik-hang and his aunt Cheng Ching-wah, have acquired Duk Ling from the previous owners and to great effort and expense, have managed to save the vessel.

Duk Ling is licensed to carry up to 36 passengers plus crew.

At the moment, cruises are running on Saturdays and Sundays only. The cruise takes around one hour to sail around Victoria Harbour.

Boarding locations at Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue of the Stars by the Starbucks.

In addition, special sailings are conducted during holidays and special events, such as fireworks cruises for Chinese New Year or National Day, Mother's Day or Father's Day cruises, Halloween, etc. so keep an eye out for these.

Duk Ling is also available for private charter.

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Sailing on the Duk Ling Tips

• If weather does not cooperate, the ride could be a rough one. In case of rainy days, there is a lower level that is covered.
• Bring camera, sunglasses, if warm and sunny days, swimsuit and sunscreen, if cooler temperatures a windbreaker or jacket.
• Hope for great weather and enjoy your junk ride in Hong Kong's last authentic Chinese fishing junk!

The Aqua Luna is a gorgeous hand-crafted vessel run by the Aqua Restaurant Group of Beijing/London/HongKong fame. You are perhaps not sailing an original old traditional fishing junk as opposed to the Duk Ling , but still very much an adventure in exquisite and classy surroundings.

Aqua Luna operates daily and offers several sailings daily, including Afternoon Tea sailings, delectable Dim Sum cruises, Sunset and Evening sailings with departures from both sides, leaving from Tsim Sha Tsui from Public Pier 1 and Central from Pier 9 .

The cruise includes drinks and refreshments.

The best part of Aqua Luna has to be the top deck which is lined on both sides with comfy sofas where you can lounge, enjoy your cocktail and the marvelous views all around you.

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A Brief History Of The Chinese Junk

Crimson-masted junk ships are an iconic part of Hong Kong ’s Victoria harbor, and have been used in China for fishing, trade, and war since at least the second century. Built from lightweight woods, with flat bottoms and bamboo-slatted masts, the junk epitomizes Chinese shipbuilding techniques. Read more about its origins below. Junks first appeared in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), a small, shallow-hulled vessel with one or two masts. The boat’s narrow shape was designed to allow it to glide quickly across the water, while the flat bottom made it possible to dock in shallow waters.

The Chinese-style ships also featured ‘battened’ sails, meaning that they incorporated bamboo spines for stability. These spines served several purposes. First of all, it sectioned the sail, protecting small rips and tears from compromising the rest of the sail. Secondly, they were linked in such a way that sailors could adjust the sails from the deck, without having to endanger themselves by climbing up the mast.

The earliest sails were not made from canvas but from woven grass, which had to be dipped in tannins in order to be toughened up. This resulted in a reddish-brown hue, which was carried on when canvas masts were invented. The bright crimson masts seen in Hong Kong’s harbor today still bear this historical hallmark.

As time progressed, junks became larger and more masts were added. By the time the Song Dynasty (950-1276) rolled around, junks featured four masts and were essential to the nation’s trade and commerce.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), junks were incorporated into the army, giving rise to a formidable navy. This was the era of Admiral Zheng He, a legendary seafarer of the 15th century. Zheng He voyaged with the imperial Ming navy all the way to India , Arabia, and even as far as Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, trading in ivory and spices and establishing diplomatic ties with foreigners. At its peak, Zheng He’s armada had 30,000 sailors and over 300 ships, including the legendary nine-masted Treasure Ship. Measuring 400 ft. long and 150 ft. wide, it was the largest junk built in history.

While Zheng He’s expeditions were encouraged by the Yongle Emperor, his successor, the Hongxi Emperor, was less enthusiastic. Once he took the throne, the Hongxi Emperor cancelled maritime expeditions, burned down the fleet, decommissioned the imperial crew and put a stop to the shining era of Chinese navigation, a prohibition that would last for the next few hundred years.

However, Chinese shipbuilding prowess and techniques were preserved and carried on in the south of China, far away from the imperial capital, by humble fishermen and even pirates . Today, visitors to Hong Kong can catch a glimpse of the famous Aqua Luna, a handcrafted, historically authentic junk offering harbor cruises and onboard fine dining.

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A VOYAGE OF TIME: CHINESE JUNK TOUR

“explore singapore differently”, sail out to sea and travel back in time with coolie chai from the 1910s. it’s gonna be a voyage of adventure, fun and history.

Unique Boat Tour on a historical Chinese Junk!

SGD$155 per pax (min 6 pax)

All aboard the Oriental Dream! Let’s set sail towards the Southern Islands in a beautiful wooden Chinese Junk Boat. Once you are on this Voyage of Time, there’s no turning back.

You will be greeted by “Coolie Chai”, our passionate storyteller from the 1910s. Through the eyes of Coolie Chai, go on a voyage of time to understand the hardship of our forefathers and how Singapore made it today. From tales of the sea to stories of war, to the importance of spices and more; get ready to rediscover the history of Singapore in an immersive theatrical setting!

This theatrical boat tour is specially created to explore the Southern Islands in a new perspective. Besides taking in the idyllic sights of the sea, you also get to visit the island of Pulau Sakijang Pelepah and get upclose to nature (dependent on weather & availability).

More than just a tour, this multisensory learning experience includes fun activities to engage and encourage active learning. Perfect for families with kids and anyone who wants to learn more about Singapore in an enjoyable way!

Timeslot: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Dates: Available upon enquiry. Boat charter for team building or big groups can be arranged as well.

Location: Meeting Point: Marina at Keppel Bay Ending Point: Marina at Keppel Bay

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Boat Tour Highlights

• Sail out to sea in a rarely seen authentic Chinese Junk Boat.
• Experience a unique Theatrical Boat Tour and immerse in riveting storytelling.
• Gain interesting insights about Singapore’s history through the eyes of a fictional character “Coolie Chai” from the 1910s.
• Learn more about the surrounding Southern Islands and their stories.
• Visit the peaceful island of Pulau Sakijang Pelepah & get upclose to nature (dependent on weather & availability). Alternative plan is to enjoy a break on the sundeck with a panoramic view.
• Engage the kids in some fun hands-on activities to stimulate their curiousity.
• Capture great moments and insta-worthy pictures of the seas!

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Come aboard Dukling, Hong Kong's oldest Chinese junk remaining

Dukling's regular boat tours include:

Victoria Harbour Daytime Cruise

Victoria Harbour Sunset Cruise

Victoria Harbour Night Cruise

Victoria Harbour Symphony of Lights Cruise

Ｄukling — Hong Kong's last  antique Chinese junk boat still regularly sailing 

Now offering Victoria Harbour boat tours, Dukling is a traditional Chinese red-sail junk boat formerly used for fishing, with nearly 70 years of history. Since Hong Kong was mainly a fishing harbour in the old days, these Chinese junk boats are an indispensable part of Hong Kong's history. Therefore, Dukling — the oldest Chinese junk boat and the only original one still regularly sailing in Hong Kong  — has naturally become the icon of Hong Kong.

Once a fishing boat, Dukling now sails across the renowned Victoria Harbour as a sightseeing cruise and provides boat tours to both tourists and Hong Kong locals. During the boat tour, not only can visitors enjoy the stunning views of the Victoria Harbour (especially during the Symphony of Lights night cruise ), but they can also listen to the commentary to learn more about Hong Kong's history and fishermen culture.

Dukling also periodically hosts Cultural Journeys along the coast, a perfect family weekend getaway where parents and kids can experience the traditional fishermen culture together first-hand.

Apart from sightseeing, Dukling also functions as a great venue for school field trips, filming locations, private parties, commercial events and weddings. Besides boat rental services , it also offers a unique opportunity to place advertisements visible across the harbour on Dukling's sails.

Up till now, Dukling has proudly welcomed 100K+ guests and 20+ schools on board. Dukling has also been widely reported by both local and international media , such as BBC , CNN , Reuters , SCMP and NowTV . Come aboard this iconic Chinese boat now!

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Aqua Luna: The Most Stylish Junk in Hong Kong

If the Star Ferry is all about efficiency and transportation, Aqua Luna is nothing but style and sophistication.

The Aqua Luna is an authentic wooden Chinese junk boat, lovingly restored from a humble fishing vessel into a chic cruise for tourists. With an open deck, two cabins, and lounge seats where you can take in the view, it’s a great way to see Victoria Harbour .

Taking a ride on the Aqua Luna is consistently voted one of the most unforgettable experiences in Hong Kong. There’s nothing quite like cruising on this classic ship, with the warm, salty wind in your hair, music in the background, a cold cocktail in your hand, and the incredible skyline of Hong Kong as your backdrop.

Aqua Luna’s most popular tours

Aqua Luna offers a number of different harbour tours, both in the day time, and in the evening. Cruises typically leave from Central Pier #9, or the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, and pick up passengers on both sides, giving you flexibility about where and when to board. Here’s a brief description of their most popular cruises and tours:

Evening Harbour Cruise

The Evening Harbour Cruise is the quintessential Aqua Luna experience. This 45-minute cruise lets you sit back on the lounges and relax, while sipping Aqua Luna’s signature cocktail, the Sundowner. You can choose to board either at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade or from Central Pier #9. It costs HK$ 225.00 for adults, and HK$ 149.00 for kids aged 4 to 11.

Harbour Discovery Tour

The Harbour Discovery Tour is an afternoon hop-on-hop-off trip that stops at four locations: the Tsim Sha Promenade, Central Pier #9, Wan Chai Public Pier, and the Hung Hom Public Pier. You don’t have to get off at all the stops, and the tour does a circuit between these four stops every hour, so you can always hop back on when you’re ready. It costs HK$ 160.00 for adults, and HK$ 100.00 for kids aged 4 to 11.

Symphony of Lights Cruise

The Symphony of Lights Cruise gives you the best seat in the house for Hong Kong’s nightly laser light show. The Symphony of Lights starts at 8 pm, so the Aqua Luna picks up passengers at 7:30 pm and 7:45 pm both in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. This cruise costs HK$ 298.00 for adults and HK$ 210.00 for kids aged 4 to 11, and includes one drink.

Other notable Aqua Luna trips

The Aqua Luna does a number of other tours too, including day trips to the beautiful coastal town of Stanley on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Their Stanley trips leave the city at midday and brings you back in the afternoon, giving you more than enough time to explore Stanley Market, the Stanley waterfront, and the lovely restaurants.

Their Dim Sum Cruise is an awesome two-hour culinary experience that cruises to the town of Aberdeen , a bustling typhoon shelter and fishing town. Cruises only run on Sundays and public holidays, and the dim sum is served up by the renowned chefs from Dim Sum Library.

For a true splurge, treat yourself to the Symphony of Lights Dinner and Cruise , which includes a ride on the Aqua Luna during the Symphony of Lights, and an incredible meal at Hutong, one of Hong Kong’s most chic bars and restaurants. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hutong is gorgeously decorated, and has one of the best harbour views around from the 28th floor.

Aqua Luna runs special seasonal trips. For example in May 2021, there will be a pirate-theme cruise + dim sum lunch and a afternoon tea cruise for Buddha’s birthday. Cheung Chau Island for the annual Bun Festival , which takes place in May. The cruise includes the lovely boat ride to the island, a buffet lunch served onboard, two drinks of your choice, and time to see the festival and explore the island before returning to town. This is a great way to skip the lines for the extremely crowded public ferries during the festival.-->

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Board an authentic Chinese junk and set sail into Hong Kong’s scenic harbour for a 360-degree view of the city’s impressive skyline. Originally owned and manned by Chinese fishermen, the Dukling is typical of the junks which used to crisscross Hong Kong waterways. After sailing the waters and deep sea channels for more than 60 years, the vessel was lovingly restored in 2015 to her original classic design.

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Enjoy a spectacular view of the skyline across Victoria Harbour on an authentic Chinese junk.

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6:30pm and 7:30pm every Saturday and Sunday at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui (opposite Starbucks Coffee)

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Hong Kong junk boat tours set sail from Steveston this summer

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Large red sails are expected to fly from Steveston’s waters this summer as a family begins their Hong Kong junk boat tours teaching people about Chinese culture.

Montgomery Gisborne, also known as Captain Shan Long, and his family plan to start operating sailing tours from his 38-foot long, 12-foot-wide authentic Chinese junk sailing ship out of Imperial Landing in early August.

The boat will sail through the Ladner marsh towards New Westminster and back.

While the eye-catching red boat may be a fun to look at, Gisborne said the main goal is to explain the history of Chinese culture, specifically the Ming Dynasty, to their passengers.

“For people who are very curious about Asian culture and appreciative of it, but don’t really know much about it, this is an opportunity to experience and learn from a wonderful perspective on the waters,” said Gisborne.

Gisborne, while not of Asian heritage, said he has been interested in the Asian civilization for as long as he can remember and given that his wife and daughter are Chinese, together they decided to share their love for the culture and its traditions on these tours.

Along with offering a history lesson, the tours serve up a variety of Chinese dishes, snacks and even tea service for people to learn about flower teas, he explained.

Hai Long, which is translated to “sea dragon,” was the name given to the boat when he bought it from the original owners in 2016.

The ship was built for a Canadian family in 1968. The construction took place in Hong Kong where the family stayed to oversee its production said Gisborne.

“It’s exactly as close to the only Chinese junk ship in existence during that period,” he said.

While junk boats were built as work boats, used for fishing, cargo and passenger transportation for hundreds of years, Hai Long was built purely for pleasure.

The iconic boats are now often used as part of harbour cruises and for onboard fine dining in Hong Kong.

Currently, Hai Long is docked at Shelter Island Marina for maintenance work.

Gisborne is anticipating to launch the boat from Imperial Landing during the first week of August.

“It’s going to be delightful to get back into operating Hai Long and celebrate the talented people and the Chinese cultural influence that built her.”

Gisborne began offering his summer tours with his family in Prince Edward Island since 2017.

The boat went into storage in October 2019 and the family travelled to Coquitlam, B.C. for a six-month contract work during the off season.

That’s when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and took the winds out of their sails.

“It was a terrible and stressful time for our family,” said Gisborne.

His wife and daughter had travelled to Wuhan to visit his wife’s family when the city went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The two were unable to leave Wuhan for two months until they were secured a spot onboard a flight for evacuees, organized by the Government of Canada, out of Wuhan in March.

“Our business got shut down and when COVID-19 restrictions were finally lifted, we paid a lot of money and had the boat hauled across Canada to Richmond.”

Now, Gisborne is ready to have Hai Long fixed up and return to their tours.

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Hop On Hop Off in Moscow

City Sightseeing: Moscow Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

• The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow.
• Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow’s history and traditions.
• The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip. Draw an itinerary to explore the city on your own.
• There can be a boat tour and bus tour to enjoy panoramic views of Moskva River.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted. (No need to print)
• 24 / 48-Hours Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Red Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi
• Green Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic
• Orange Line Audio Guide : Russian English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
• Guided walking tour
• Boat Tour (If option selected)
• Red Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 60 Minutes, Frequency: 15 Minutes
• Green Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 120 Minutes, Frequency: 30 Minutes
• Orange Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:30 , Loop: 140 Minutes, Frequency: 30 Minutes

Wheelchair Access, Heating Please note that face masks must be worn on board the bus. Orange Route is temporarily suspended   

Operational Details: Walking Tour

• Daily at 10:45 a.m.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Meeting point: next to the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius (Kitay-Gorod metro station)

Capital River Boat Tour

• May - October: from 11:30am to 6:30pm (Subject to change)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departure Point: Zaryadye Park Pier

No Cancellation Charges  up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date. 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date.

Hop On Hop Off Moscow Bus Tours

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the largest and the most populous city in the country. Present on the banks of the Moskva river, this city serves as the cosmopolitan hub of the country. Carrying  871 year old rich history, this city has played an integral part of Russia’s development and therefore plays an integral role in all the aspect. Majority of the population of Russia lives in Moscow, and the city is responsible as the scientific, historical, political and architectural hub in the region. Moscow is a blend of the old and new Russian culture. The Kremlin complex in the center of the city holds the cultural and historical values of the city. Moscow was also the capital and most important part of the USSR and thus holds many gems throughout the city from that era. Not only that, but the city also brags of timeless elements from the Tsars and other rulers who ever ruled Russia. Moscow has been a hub of many social ideologies and home to popular poets and artists. When in Moscow don’t miss out The Moscow Kremlin, the colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, the symbolic center of Russia as the Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum, which also serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin and his body has been preserved there since 1924.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).