Fisherfolk Experience
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in an exhilarating fishing experience (45min) within the typhoon shelter, with just a simple hook and line, you can get to test your fishing skills!
- Taste of freshly cooked boat noodles prepared by a floating kitchen
- Craft your own Sampan Boat and bring home an intangible cultural heritage that is uniquely found in Hong Kong water
- Interactive corners for you to experience Dragon Boat Paddling and Yiu Lou Oaring
- Pier 6 Fisherfolk Heritage Centre also host exhibitions that dive into a range of topics related to the local fisherfolks, including fishing tools, fishing methods, type of fishing boats, traditional festivals and rituals, dry seafood techniques.
Price
Pier 6 Fisherfolk Heritage Centre Admission + Fishing Experience + Boat Noodles
HK$149> HK$99
Inclusions
- Admission to Pier 6 Fisherfolk Heritage Centre
- 30min Fishing Experience, provide Fishing Set (Includes fishing tool and bait to bring home as a souvenir)
- Boat Noodles
- Sampan Boat origami
Location
Aberdeen Fisherman's Wharf Pier 6 (Click here: Google Map)
Pier 6 Contact Number +852 6875 8211
About Aberdeen Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 6
Nestled in Aberdeen Promenade's bustling Fish Dawn Market, Pier 6 stands as a vibrant gateway to Hong Kong's fishing heritage. Transformed from a fish-selling vessel into an engaging Fisherfolk Heritage offering a deep dive into the traditions and culture of local fisherfolk. Visitors can explore a historic fish selling vessel, learn about the fishing community’s festivals, and even try their hand at Dragonboat paddling or Yiu Luo Oaring.
It also features a Immersive Sightseeing Boat Tour of the Aberdeen Fishing Village, where tales of the region come alive. Guests can also enjoy fishing in the typhoon shelter. The journey is complemented by the taste of freshly cooked boat noodles and the chance to take home unique, locally sourced souvenirs. Invites you to immerse in the essence of Hong Kong's fishing industry, making it a memorable part of your visit.
- Experiences and Photo Taking Opportunities
Fishing at the Typhoon Shelter
Immerse yourself in an exhilarating fishing experience within the typhoon shelter, with just a simple hook and line, you can get to test your fishing skills!
Experience Dragon Boat Paddling
Embrace the spirit of dragon boat racing at PIER 6, where you can experience how paddlers train on land to prepare for the annual dragon boat racing.
Sampan Boat Origami
Craft your own Sampan Boat and bring home an Intangible Cultural Heritage that is uniquely found in Hong Kong
Yiu Lou Oaring
Learn about the traditional way of navigating through the typhoon shelter before engines and motors were introduced! Yiu Lou is the most primitive way of paddling a boat.
Typhoon Shelters Boat Noodles
At Aberdeen Fisherman's Wharf PIER 6, savour an exclusive Hong Kong culinary delight—a bowl of authentic boat noodles prepared in Hong Kong’s only licensed floating kitchen. This rare treat is limited in availability, but guests of PIER 6 are always guaranteed this unique and traditional taste experience. - Exhibitions and Offerings
Fishing Tools Exhibitions
Learn about the ingenious fishing methods and tools developed over generations, tailored to the unique conditions of Hong Kong's waters.
Traditional Festivals
Explore the rich tapestry of celebrations and rituals that mark the calendar of the fishing community, from the vibrant Dragon Boat Festival to special celebration of unique deity’s.
HK Branded Souvenirs
Browse through a collection of Hong Kong branded souvenirs at Aberdeen Fisherman's Wharf Pier 6, a perfect spot to find unique gifts that captures the essence of Aberdeen and Hong Kong.