Free literature-themed guided tours of Hong Kong’s Wan Chai have opened for registration, offering 90 spots in August for participants to explore the district’s historic buildings and hidden gems through the eyes of local writers.
Co-hosted by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA), the Museum of Hong Kong Literature and the Salvation Army in Hong Kong, the two-hour tour sessions are free of charge and led by Wan Chai residents.
The URA said on Tuesday that there would be six tours, each accommodating 15 Hongkongers, in August, following its initial six tours held earlier this month, which saw more than 900 sign-ups.
“These tours draw inspiration from a selection of works that capture the scenes and stories of Wan Chai in the old days, reflecting another side of the neighbourhood,” said Yuki Yu Hwan-gung, the museum’s operations and marketing director.
“Participants can also hear first-hand accounts from tour guides, who are local experts, to learn more about stories and developments in Wan Chai.”
A key highlight is Spring Garden Lane, depicted in the novel The Drunkard, authored by the late Liu Yichang in the 1960s.
