{"id":17340,"date":"2025-01-27T21:58:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T14:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=17340"},"modified":"2025-01-27T21:58:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T14:58:26","slug":"tai-o-heritage-hotel-open-house-2025-where-heritage-meets-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=17340","title":{"rendered":"Tai O Heritage Hotel Open House 2025 Where Heritage Meets Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"prntac\">Click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1cxPrfNJerQuzaAtfOrtgPOpHYQff3ht0?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to\u00a0download\u00a0high-resolution\u00a0pictures.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 27, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Tai O Heritage Hotel&#8217;s annual Open House will be held on 8 &#8211;<span class=\"xn-chron\">9 February 2025<\/span>, providing the public with the opportunity to explore this century-old heritage building and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> first UNESCO-awarded hotel first-hand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606446\/Open_House_2025__II.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606446\/Open_House_2025__II.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Tai O Heritage Hotel Open House 2025\" alt=\"Tai O Heritage Hotel Open House 2025\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Tai O Heritage Hotel Open House 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This year promises even more excitement with vibrant festive decorations. In addition to Tai O delicacies and complimentary docent tours, for the first time, we incorporate AR (Augmented Reality) technology, offering guests a new way to appreciate the background and original appearance of this revitalised\u00a0gem,\u00a0which\u00a0formerly served as the Tai O Police Station.<\/p>\n<p>The well-received &#8216;Traditional Sampan Experience&#8217; is making a comeback. Additionally, Tai O Heritage Hotel joins hands with the Tai O Cultural Association on &#8216;Traditional Fishing Net Weaving Workshop&#8217;, providing guests with an enriched experience of the nautical culture of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> charming fishing village.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Event\u00a0Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary docent tours*<\/li>\n<li>Traditional sampan experience*<\/li>\n<li>Traditional fishing net weaving workshop*<\/li>\n<li>Time-honoured cuisine at Tai O Lookout featuring local ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Tailored public art piece and lion dance performances by Tai O students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Open\u00a0House\u00a0Room\u00a0Package<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Available\u00a0on\u00a07-9\u00a0February\u00a02025,\u00a0starting\u00a0from\u00a0HKD1,500*.<\/p>\n<p>Privileges\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>One-night accommodation<\/li>\n<li>Set breakfast for two<\/li>\n<li>Open Day Special Set for two<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary sampan boat ride* on designated dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reservations\u00a0&amp;\u00a0details:\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/stay\/packages\/open-house-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/stay\/packages\/open-house-package\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Open\u00a0House\u00a0Offers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Guests registering docent tours online will receive a complimentary drink voucher^ for redemption of hotel&#8217;s signature drink, Mangrove Special, upon completing the tour.<\/li>\n<li>Dine-in guests at Tai O Lookout during the Open House will receive a <span class=\"xn-money\">HK$50<\/span> dining voucher^, which can be used on the next visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606476\/AR_________AR_Guided_Tour_Experience__I.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606476\/AR_________AR_Guided_Tour_Experience__I.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience\" alt=\"Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Hotel Docent Tours<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Youth ambassadors that have received training from Walk in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> will serve as docents, sharing fascinating stories about the hotel&#8217;s history as the Old Tai O Police Station. This year, for the first time, AR (Augmented Reality) technology will be\u00a0utilised to showcase the hotel&#8217;s previous form as the Tai O Police Station, offering guests a vivid and immersive experience.<\/p>\n<p><u>Docent\u00a0Tour\u00a0Timetable<\/u><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Saturday,\u00a08\u00a0February 2025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Sunday,\u00a09\u00a0February 2025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:30 \u2013 1:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">11:00am \u2013 12:00nn<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2:00 \u2013 3:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:30 \u2013 1:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3:15 \u2013 4:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2:00 \u2013 3:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4:30 \u2013 5:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3:15 \u2013 4:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4:30 \u2013 5:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Admissions:\u00a0120\u00a0persons\u00a0per\u00a0session,\u00a020\u00a0minutes\u00a0per\u00a0session\u00a0(on\u00a0a\u00a0first-come,\u00a0first-served\u00a0basis)<\/p>\n<p>Assembly point: Tai O Heritage Hotel pavilion<\/p>\n<p>Registration\u00a0&amp;\u00a0details:\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/hotel-open-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/hotel-open-house\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606452\/Traditional_Sampan_Experience__I.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606452\/Traditional_Sampan_Experience__I.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Traditional Sampan Experience\" alt=\"Traditional Sampan Experience\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Traditional Sampan Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Traditional Sampan Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The man-powered\u00a0sampan was the\u00a0main\u00a0means of\u00a0transporting and commuting\u00a0at\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0old\u00a0days. Participants\u00a0will\u00a0board\u00a0traditional\u00a0sampans\u00a0and\u00a0learn\u00a0about\u00a0the\u00a0maritime\u00a0traditions\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0helmsmen.<\/p>\n<p>Tai O Heritage Hotel and Tai O Cultural Association join hands to present the &#8216;Traditional Sampan Experience&#8217; on <span class=\"xn-chron\">9 February 2025<\/span>. Each session lasts about 40 minutes and is divided into two parts. First, participants will watch a documentary at the Tai O Fishermen Image Gallery, which shares the traditional sampan building process and tools. After that, participants will board a traditional sampan for a scenic ride through the waterways, learning about the rich heritage of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> charming fishing village from a unique\u00a0perspective. Local\u00a0villagers will row the\u00a0boat while\u00a0sharing\u00a0stories\u00a0about\u00a0the\u00a0water\u00a0village and\u00a0sampan\u00a0culture.<\/p>\n<p><u>Traditional\u00a0Sampan Experience\u00a0Timetable<\/u><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Sunday,\u00a09\u00a0February\u00a02025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:00nn &#8211; 12:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:20 &#8211; 13:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:40 &#8211; 13:20pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">13:00 &#8211; 13:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">13:20 &#8211; 14:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">13:40 &#8211; 14:20pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:00 &#8211; 14:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:20 &#8211; 15:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:40 &#8211; 15:20pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">15:00 &#8211; 15:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Admissions:\u00a015\u00a0persons\u00a0per\u00a0session,\u00a0around 40\u00a0minutes\u00a0per\u00a0session\u00a0(on\u00a0a\u00a0first-come,\u00a0first-served\u00a0basis)<\/p>\n<p>Assembly point: Tai O Fishermen Image Gallery (Opposite to Tai O Bus Terminus)<\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0details and registration,\u00a0please\u00a0visit the\u00a0official\u00a0Facebook\u00a0page\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Cultural\u00a0Association.<\/p>\n<p><span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe8WoYccIT423dwqGdBi4rsbsdpzoJYHy_qUeF7FqXgcazYTg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe8WoYccIT423dwqGdBi4rsbsdpzoJYHy_qUeF7FqXgcazYTg\/viewform<\/u>)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Traditional Fishing Net Weaving Workshop<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the Tai O\u00a0Cultural Association, local\u00a0fishermen will\u00a0demonstrate traditional craft to weave modern fishing\u00a0net\u00a0products,\u00a0enabling\u00a0guests\u00a0to\u00a0experience\u00a0the indigenous fishing\u00a0village culture.\u00a0After\u00a0the\u00a0workshop, participants can take home their handmade creations to create lasting memories.<\/p>\n<p>Venue:\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Heritage Hotel<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Auspicious\u00a0Art\u00a0Installations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Spinning\u00a0Good Wishes\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0Year\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Snake<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Spinning Good Wishes for the Year of the Snake&#8217; comprises 138 dazzling, colourful windmills, which connote &#8216;movement of the heaven and earth&#8217; and symbolises fortune, happiness and auspiciousness in Chinese culture. Tai O Heritage Hotel extends joy and hearty wishes to the community, wishing everyone a new year filled with boundless abundance and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p><b>Auspicious Blessings Lanterns<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Featuring 18 vibrant lanterns, &#8216;Auspicious Blessings Lanterns&#8217; illuminate the picturesque coastal scenery, radiating joy and festivity \u2014 an unmissable photo spot for capturing cherished moments with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><b>Open\u00a0Day\u00a0Special\u00a0Set\u00a0at\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Lookout<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tai O Lookout presents the &#8216;Open Day Special Set&#8217;, priced at <span class=\"xn-money\">HK$328*<\/span> for two persons. Enjoy a smorgasbord of\u00a0dishes loaded with Tai O indigenous flavours, such as <i>Crispy Chicken Wings with Shrimp Paste<\/i>, <i>Mini Fish Fillet Burger with Shrimp Paste Tartar Sauce <\/i>and <i>Mountain Begonia Pancake<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Available from <span class=\"xn-chron\">11:30 am<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">17:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Reservation: +852 2985 8383<\/p>\n<p>*Terms\u00a0and\u00a0conditions\u00a0apply.<\/p>\n<p>^Available while stock lasts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>About\u00a0the\u00a0Hong\u00a0Kong\u00a0Heritage\u00a0Conservation\u00a0Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation Limited (HCF) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Ng Family in <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2008<\/span>. It identifies and showcases the heritage significance of historical projects. HCF holds the\u00a0belief\u00a0that\u00a0conservation\u00a0of\u00a0cultural\u00a0heritage helps\u00a0the\u00a0community to\u00a0build\u00a0a\u00a0sense\u00a0of\u00a0identity\u00a0and\u00a0strengthen relationships in society. The primary objectives of HCF are to revitalise and conserve historic buildings, and to promote the appreciation and importance of cultural heritage to the community. Directors of HCF are enthusiastic supporters of community initiatives, and possess considerable experience in heritage buildings revitalisation projects. They have been actively involved in many heritage projects, including Tai O Heritage Hotel, The\u00a0Fullerton Hotel\u00a0Sydney,\u00a0The Fullerton Hotel\u00a0Singapore,\u00a0The Fullerton Waterboat House, <span class=\"xn-person\">Clifford Pier<\/span>, Customs House and Far East Square.<\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hkheritage.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hkheritage.org<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>About\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Heritage\u00a0Hotel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tai O Heritage Hotel, located in Shek Tsai Po Street, Tai O and surrounded by lush greenery, has been transformed from the 122-year-old Old Tai O Police Station, built in 1902 and graded as a Grade II historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board. The hotel is part of Batch I of Hong Kong SAR Government Development Bureau&#8217;s Revitalising Historic Buildings through Partnership Scheme. Opened in <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2012<\/span> and operated as a not-for-profit social enterprise, Tai O\u00a0Heritage Hotel provides free guided tours daily for the general public and charitable organisations with the aim of heightening awareness of the conservation of historic buildings. It is home to nine elegantly decorated rooms, the Heritage Interpretation Centre and the glass-roofed open-view\u00a0restaurant\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Lookout. The\u00a0Hotel\u00a0has won the Award\u00a0of\u00a0Merit at UNESCO\u00a02013\u00a0Asia- Pacific Cultural Heritage Awards and has been voted as &#8216;<span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> Leading Heritage Hotel 2016&#8242; in World Travel Awards\u2122. It has welcomed more than 2 million visitors and guests since opening.<\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.taioheritagehotel.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\">Click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1cxPrfNJerQuzaAtfOrtgPOpHYQff3ht0?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to\u00a0download\u00a0high-resolution\u00a0pictures.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 27, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Tai O Heritage Hotel&#8217;s annual Open House will be held on 8 &#8211;<span class=\"xn-chron\">9 February 2025<\/span>, providing the public with the opportunity to explore this century-old heritage building and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> first UNESCO-awarded hotel first-hand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606446\/Open_House_2025__II.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606446\/Open_House_2025__II.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Tai O Heritage Hotel Open House 2025\" alt=\"Tai O Heritage Hotel Open House 2025\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Tai O Heritage Hotel Open House 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This year promises even more excitement with vibrant festive decorations. In addition to Tai O delicacies and complimentary docent tours, for the first time, we incorporate AR (Augmented Reality) technology, offering guests a new way to appreciate the background and original appearance of this revitalised\u00a0gem,\u00a0which\u00a0formerly served as the Tai O Police Station.<\/p>\n<p>The well-received &#8216;Traditional Sampan Experience&#8217; is making a comeback. Additionally, Tai O Heritage Hotel joins hands with the Tai O Cultural Association on &#8216;Traditional Fishing Net Weaving Workshop&#8217;, providing guests with an enriched experience of the nautical culture of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> charming fishing village.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Event\u00a0Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary docent tours*<\/li>\n<li>Traditional sampan experience*<\/li>\n<li>Traditional fishing net weaving workshop*<\/li>\n<li>Time-honoured cuisine at Tai O Lookout featuring local ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Tailored public art piece and lion dance performances by Tai O students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Open\u00a0House\u00a0Room\u00a0Package<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Available\u00a0on\u00a07-9\u00a0February\u00a02025,\u00a0starting\u00a0from\u00a0HKD1,500*.<\/p>\n<p>Privileges\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>One-night accommodation<\/li>\n<li>Set breakfast for two<\/li>\n<li>Open Day Special Set for two<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary sampan boat ride* on designated dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reservations\u00a0&amp;\u00a0details:\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/stay\/packages\/open-house-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/stay\/packages\/open-house-package\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Open\u00a0House\u00a0Offers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Guests registering docent tours online will receive a complimentary drink voucher^ for redemption of hotel&#8217;s signature drink, Mangrove Special, upon completing the tour.<\/li>\n<li>Dine-in guests at Tai O Lookout during the Open House will receive a <span class=\"xn-money\">HK$50<\/span> dining voucher^, which can be used on the next visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606476\/AR_________AR_Guided_Tour_Experience__I.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606476\/AR_________AR_Guided_Tour_Experience__I.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience\" alt=\"Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Augmented Reality Guided Tour Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Hotel Docent Tours<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Youth ambassadors that have received training from Walk in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> will serve as docents, sharing fascinating stories about the hotel&#8217;s history as the Old Tai O Police Station. This year, for the first time, AR (Augmented Reality) technology will be\u00a0utilised to showcase the hotel&#8217;s previous form as the Tai O Police Station, offering guests a vivid and immersive experience.<\/p>\n<p><u>Docent\u00a0Tour\u00a0Timetable<\/u><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Saturday,\u00a08\u00a0February 2025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Sunday,\u00a09\u00a0February 2025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:30 \u2013 1:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">11:00am \u2013 12:00nn<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2:00 \u2013 3:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:30 \u2013 1:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3:15 \u2013 4:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2:00 \u2013 3:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4:30 \u2013 5:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3:15 \u2013 4:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml8\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">4:30 \u2013 5:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Admissions:\u00a0120\u00a0persons\u00a0per\u00a0session,\u00a020\u00a0minutes\u00a0per\u00a0session\u00a0(on\u00a0a\u00a0first-come,\u00a0first-served\u00a0basis)<\/p>\n<p>Assembly point: Tai O Heritage Hotel pavilion<\/p>\n<p>Registration\u00a0&amp;\u00a0details:\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/hotel-open-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.taioheritagehotel.com\/en\/hotel-open-house\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606452\/Traditional_Sampan_Experience__I.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2606452\/Traditional_Sampan_Experience__I.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Traditional Sampan Experience\" alt=\"Traditional Sampan Experience\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Traditional Sampan Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Traditional Sampan Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The man-powered\u00a0sampan was the\u00a0main\u00a0means of\u00a0transporting and commuting\u00a0at\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0old\u00a0days. Participants\u00a0will\u00a0board\u00a0traditional\u00a0sampans\u00a0and\u00a0learn\u00a0about\u00a0the\u00a0maritime\u00a0traditions\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0helmsmen.<\/p>\n<p>Tai O Heritage Hotel and Tai O Cultural Association join hands to present the &#8216;Traditional Sampan Experience&#8217; on <span class=\"xn-chron\">9 February 2025<\/span>. Each session lasts about 40 minutes and is divided into two parts. First, participants will watch a documentary at the Tai O Fishermen Image Gallery, which shares the traditional sampan building process and tools. After that, participants will board a traditional sampan for a scenic ride through the waterways, learning about the rich heritage of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> charming fishing village from a unique\u00a0perspective. Local\u00a0villagers will row the\u00a0boat while\u00a0sharing\u00a0stories\u00a0about\u00a0the\u00a0water\u00a0village and\u00a0sampan\u00a0culture.<\/p>\n<p><u>Traditional\u00a0Sampan Experience\u00a0Timetable<\/u><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Sunday,\u00a09\u00a0February\u00a02025<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:00nn &#8211; 12:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:20 &#8211; 13:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:40 &#8211; 13:20pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">13:00 &#8211; 13:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">13:20 &#8211; 14:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">13:40 &#8211; 14:20pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:00 &#8211; 14:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:20 &#8211; 15:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:40 &#8211; 15:20pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">15:00 &#8211; 15:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Admissions:\u00a015\u00a0persons\u00a0per\u00a0session,\u00a0around 40\u00a0minutes\u00a0per\u00a0session\u00a0(on\u00a0a\u00a0first-come,\u00a0first-served\u00a0basis)<\/p>\n<p>Assembly point: Tai O Fishermen Image Gallery (Opposite to Tai O Bus Terminus)<\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0details and registration,\u00a0please\u00a0visit the\u00a0official\u00a0Facebook\u00a0page\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Cultural\u00a0Association.<\/p>\n<p><span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe8WoYccIT423dwqGdBi4rsbsdpzoJYHy_qUeF7FqXgcazYTg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u>https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe8WoYccIT423dwqGdBi4rsbsdpzoJYHy_qUeF7FqXgcazYTg\/viewform<\/u>)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Traditional Fishing Net Weaving Workshop<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the Tai O\u00a0Cultural Association, local\u00a0fishermen will\u00a0demonstrate traditional craft to weave modern fishing\u00a0net\u00a0products,\u00a0enabling\u00a0guests\u00a0to\u00a0experience\u00a0the indigenous fishing\u00a0village culture.\u00a0After\u00a0the\u00a0workshop, participants can take home their handmade creations to create lasting memories.<\/p>\n<p>Venue:\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Heritage Hotel<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Auspicious\u00a0Art\u00a0Installations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Spinning\u00a0Good Wishes\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0Year\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Snake<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Spinning Good Wishes for the Year of the Snake&#8217; comprises 138 dazzling, colourful windmills, which connote &#8216;movement of the heaven and earth&#8217; and symbolises fortune, happiness and auspiciousness in Chinese culture. Tai O Heritage Hotel extends joy and hearty wishes to the community, wishing everyone a new year filled with boundless abundance and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p><b>Auspicious Blessings Lanterns<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Featuring 18 vibrant lanterns, &#8216;Auspicious Blessings Lanterns&#8217; illuminate the picturesque coastal scenery, radiating joy and festivity \u2014 an unmissable photo spot for capturing cherished moments with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><b>Open\u00a0Day\u00a0Special\u00a0Set\u00a0at\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Lookout<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tai O Lookout presents the &#8216;Open Day Special Set&#8217;, priced at <span class=\"xn-money\">HK$328*<\/span> for two persons. Enjoy a smorgasbord of\u00a0dishes loaded with Tai O indigenous flavours, such as <i>Crispy Chicken Wings with Shrimp Paste<\/i>, <i>Mini Fish Fillet Burger with Shrimp Paste Tartar Sauce <\/i>and <i>Mountain Begonia Pancake<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Available from <span class=\"xn-chron\">11:30 am<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">17:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Reservation: +852 2985 8383<\/p>\n<p>*Terms\u00a0and\u00a0conditions\u00a0apply.<\/p>\n<p>^Available while stock lasts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>About\u00a0the\u00a0Hong\u00a0Kong\u00a0Heritage\u00a0Conservation\u00a0Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation Limited (HCF) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Ng Family in <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2008<\/span>. It identifies and showcases the heritage significance of historical projects. HCF holds the\u00a0belief\u00a0that\u00a0conservation\u00a0of\u00a0cultural\u00a0heritage helps\u00a0the\u00a0community to\u00a0build\u00a0a\u00a0sense\u00a0of\u00a0identity\u00a0and\u00a0strengthen relationships in society. The primary objectives of HCF are to revitalise and conserve historic buildings, and to promote the appreciation and importance of cultural heritage to the community. Directors of HCF are enthusiastic supporters of community initiatives, and possess considerable experience in heritage buildings revitalisation projects. They have been actively involved in many heritage projects, including Tai O Heritage Hotel, The\u00a0Fullerton Hotel\u00a0Sydney,\u00a0The Fullerton Hotel\u00a0Singapore,\u00a0The Fullerton Waterboat House, <span class=\"xn-person\">Clifford Pier<\/span>, Customs House and Far East Square.<\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hkheritage.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hkheritage.org<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>About\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Heritage\u00a0Hotel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tai O Heritage Hotel, located in Shek Tsai Po Street, Tai O and surrounded by lush greenery, has been transformed from the 122-year-old Old Tai O Police Station, built in 1902 and graded as a Grade II historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board. The hotel is part of Batch I of Hong Kong SAR Government Development Bureau&#8217;s Revitalising Historic Buildings through Partnership Scheme. Opened in <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2012<\/span> and operated as a not-for-profit social enterprise, Tai O\u00a0Heritage Hotel provides free guided tours daily for the general public and charitable organisations with the aim of heightening awareness of the conservation of historic buildings. It is home to nine elegantly decorated rooms, the Heritage Interpretation Centre and the glass-roofed open-view\u00a0restaurant\u00a0Tai\u00a0O\u00a0Lookout. The\u00a0Hotel\u00a0has won the Award\u00a0of\u00a0Merit at UNESCO\u00a02013\u00a0Asia- Pacific Cultural Heritage Awards and has been voted as &#8216;<span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> Leading Heritage Hotel 2016&#8242; in World Travel Awards\u2122. 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