Question 1

What can you do at Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour?

Accepted Answer

The Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour is a one-of-a-kind unique experience where you can enjoy the beauty of the amazing tourist attractions on Hong Kong in a double decker bus. The tour helps you to have a better understanding of not only the culture and attractions of the city, but also of its delicious food. The tour takes visitors on a tour of the pearl city in a luxury bus with guided commentary in 5 different languages and also offers them a selection of Dim Sum meal prepared by Hong Kong’s best Michelin awarded Cantonese restaurants

Question 2

Is food allowed in Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour?

Accepted Answer

Although outside food is not allowed in the tour, the tourists get to savour a scrumptious sampler set of Dim Sum which is prepared by Michelin star Cantonese restaurants.

Question 3

How do I get to Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour?

Accepted Answer

The pick-up point for the Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour is at Hankou Road at Tsim Sha Tsui, located at the back of The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong. You can reach the hotel from all parts of the city via taxi or bus services. The Peninsula Hotel is located across from Exit L4 of MTR Tsim Sha Tsui East.

Question 4

What is bus restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Bus restaurant is a newer concept of travelling. This concept is unique experience that will allow tourists to visit the top attractions of Hong Kong in one of a kind luxury double decker bus with comfortable seating as well as entertainment facilities. Additionally, they will get to learn about the different places with an audio guide commentary available in 5 different languages, for people of different countries. Moreover, the bus comes equipped with dining tables and spacious seating that is best for the delectable selection of Michelin star Cantonese dim sum meal offered to you during the tour. The bus restaurant is, therefore, a different event in itself.

Question 5

What are the inclusions in the package?

Accepted Answer

The two packages of the tour are the Afternoon Tour and the Dinner Tour. The Afternoon Tour from Kowloon to New Territories is inclusive of the luxury double decker bus tour with an audio commentary guide on the major places of interest, and is available in English, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese and Japanese languages. You get an upper deck seating as well as a Chinese Dim Sum set to enjoy during the tour. The Dinner Tour, on the other hand, runs from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island. It is also a double decker bus tour with an upper deck seating and offer audio commentary guides in English, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese and Japanese languages on major interest points. In addition, this tour also offers a Chinese Dim Sum set. 
It is important to note that neither of these tours are inclusive of any personal expenses made by the tourists.

Question 6

What sightseeing spots can I see from Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour?

Accepted Answer

The Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour offers many sightseeing spots in their different packages. Based on these packages, the places you can see are: The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong Space Museum, Chungking Mansions, Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre, Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard, Nathan Road, Temple Street, Portland Street, Langham Place, Prince Edward, Olympian City, Kwai Tsing Container Terminals, The Lantau Link View Point, Tsing Ma Bridge, Kap Shui Mun Bridge, North Lantau Highway, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Sunny Bay, Park Island: Noah's Ark, Ting Kau Bridge, Stonecutters Bridge: Rambler Channel, West Kowloon Terminus, Canton Road: Harbour City, 1881 Heritage, Hong Kong Clock Tower, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter, International Commerce Centre, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Star Ferry Pier and Hong Kong Observation Wheel, Statue Square, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Golden Bauhinia Square, Central Government Complex, Hong Kong Monetary Authority: International Finance Centre (IFC), Shun Tak Centre Western Market, Western Harbour Crossing, Mong Kok Road and the Parking area of Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront (Avenue of Stars).

Question 7

What are the different types of Bus routes available in Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour?

Accepted Answer

The Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour has different routes for Afternoon Tour and Dinner Tour. The Afternoon Tour starts from The Peninsula Hong Kong or Hong Kong Space Museum and covers 24 major tourist attractions till the Hong Kong Clock Tower or the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The Dinner Tour offers a visit to 26 tourist attractions starting from The Peninsula Hong Kong or Hong Kong Space Museum and ending at the Hong Kong Clock Tower. The Night Drink Tour, on the other hand, is a roundabout trip from and back to The Peninsula Hong Kong and covers 12 tourist attractions.

Question 8

What are the different types of package are available?

Accepted Answer

The two packages available in the tour are the Afternoon Tour and the Dinner Tour packages. The Afternoon Tour runs from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. covering 24 tourist attractions from Kowloon to New Territories. The Dinner Tour runs from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. offering 26 tourist attractions from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island. The pickup and drop off for both these packages are done at Hankou Road in Kowloon. Children under the age of 3 are not charged anything for these tours and those above 3 years of age are charged the same at the regular Adult rates. You also get a Chinese Dim Sum tasting plate in these packages.

Question 9

How and where can I redeem my E-voucher?

Accepted Answer

Once you book your tickets from the website, you will receive a voucher via email once your booking is confirmed. Then, after reaching the pickup venue (recommended to reach 15 minutes prior to the starting of the tour), you just have to show the tour guide your E-voucher, either in pointed form, or on your phone, in order to redeem it and become a part of the tour.

Question 10

What are the operational days and hours?

Accepted Answer

The Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour operates on all days of the week except on Tuesdays. The operating hours are based on the different tours which are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and then from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The last tour starts from 10:00 p.m. and ends at 11:15 p.m.

Question 11

Are there any travellers tip before visiting Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour?

Accepted Answer

Some travellers’ tips before taking the Crystal Bus Sightseeing and Dining Tour are:
The dim sum sets are only available during the Afternoon and Dining tours. These are the most recommended tours that you can avail. 
You should keep in mind that there are no toilets in the bus and that the tours are of more than 2-hour durations. The bus will, for your convenience, make pit stops at designated locations.
When accompanying a child, it is important to make sure to carry diapers in case of emergencies. It is recommended to arrive at least 15-20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Question 12

What is the child age limit and cost?

Accepted Answer

Although children between 0 to 2 years of age are not charged any ticket costs, they are required to sit on laps and no extra seats are provided to them. Children from 3 years of age and above are charged the same as adults. The fare of regular upper deck tickets is HK$398. Klook does offer some discounts and offers on tickets.