All About Us
Hansen’s Events is a small outfit specializing in exploring that other Hong Kong on foot and bicycle – the aim is to get far away from the
shopping centres and skyscrapers which most people believe synonymous with Hong Kong for a true nature experience.
Hansen's Events was founded by Michael Hansen who has been arranging walks and tours for the YWCA of Hong Kong, The Harvard Club of
Hong Kong and other local organizations for the past 10 years. Michael still leads most of outings, but whoever your guide is, he/she will have
covered literally thousands of kilometres on and off the trails and footpaths of Hong Kong over the past many years and is looking forward to
taking you where few have gone before.
Hansen's Hikes range from easy walks on remote islands, such as Tung Ping Chau or Po Toi, via coastal walks like High Island Reservoir
East or the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, to challenging hikes up the Hong Kong mountains, e.g. Pat Sin Leng or Castle Peak. We can even offer
"Stepless" Hikes through places like the Shing Mun Country Park or along the border with China.
Hansen's Rides are bicycle outings that explore a great number of areas and landscapes which might otherwise be inaccessible or hard to
find. The routes include visits to wetlands in the northwestern New Territories, the villages and farmland north of Tai Po, and the shores of
the great eastern bays.
Hansen’s Photo Shoots are easy and leisurely strolls around some of Hong Kong’s most interesting and “photogenic” areas. The aim is to
really dive into the subject matter and end up with a collection of photos depicting both known and hidden sides to Hong Kong.
We might spend most of our time roaming the countryside, but we are nevertheless also proud of our Urban Hikes. Other than a history
lesson and a glimpse into the daily life of ordinary Hong Kong people, our Urban Hikes are also a way to dive into Hong Kong's darker and less
glamourous sides. You will learn a little about murders and murderers, corruption and politics.
In other words, there should be something for everybody. Furthermore, which ever outing takes your fancy, the most important thing is that
we all enjoy a great day out, so there will be no looking at the watch but plenty of encouragement.
Wherever possible Hansen's Events make full use of Hong Kong's unrivalled public transportation system, which also adds to the authenticity
of your Hong Kong experience. Nonetheless, this being a world city, we can also arrange for participants on Private Tours to choose any
means of transport they fancy. All you have to do is ask...
Another important feature which gives our outings a very authentic feel is the fact that most break for lunch at a local restaurant. These
restaurants are all used to welcoming hikers and cyclists - indeed, some have been opened specifically to cater to passing adventurers...
While many itineraries are described in detail on this webpage, Hansen's Events can customize walks to suit individuals or small groups as a
means for you to get as much out of your time in Hong Kong as possible. Let us know where you want to go or what you want to see or do and
we will forward you a proposal for a Private Tour.
You will find our current schedule here.
To read more about exploring Hong Kong’s other side with Hansen’s Events, you might want to visit these articles from The New York Times
and The Australian.
Hansen’s Events is a small outfit specializing in exploring that other Hong Kong on foot and bicycle – the aim is to get far away from the
shopping centres and skyscrapers which most people believe synonymous with Hong Kong for a true nature experience.
Hansen's Events was founded by Michael Hansen who has been arranging walks and tours for the YWCA of Hong Kong, The Harvard Club of
Hong Kong and other local organizations for the past 10 years. Michael still leads most of outings, but whoever your guide is, he/she will have
covered literally thousands of kilometres on and off the trails and footpaths of Hong Kong over the past many years and is looking forward to
taking you where few have gone before.
Hansen's Hikes range from easy walks on remote islands, such as Tung Ping Chau or Po Toi, via coastal walks like High Island Reservoir
East or the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, to challenging hikes up the Hong Kong mountains, e.g. Pat Sin Leng or Castle Peak. We can even offer
"Stepless" Hikes through places like the Shing Mun Country Park or along the border with China.
Hansen's Rides are bicycle outings that explore a great number of areas and landscapes which might otherwise be inaccessible or hard to
find. The routes include visits to wetlands in the northwestern New Territories, the villages and farmland north of Tai Po, and the shores of
the great eastern bays.
Hansen’s Photo Shoots are easy and leisurely strolls around some of Hong Kong’s most interesting and “photogenic” areas. The aim is to
really dive into the subject matter and end up with a collection of photos depicting both known and hidden sides to Hong Kong.
We might spend most of our time roaming the countryside, but we are nevertheless also proud of our Urban Hikes. Other than a history
lesson and a glimpse into the daily life of ordinary Hong Kong people, our Urban Hikes are also a way to dive into Hong Kong's darker and less
glamourous sides. You will learn a little about murders and murderers, corruption and politics.
In other words, there should be something for everybody. Furthermore, which ever outing takes your fancy, the most important thing is that
we all enjoy a great day out, so there will be no looking at the watch but plenty of encouragement.
Wherever possible Hansen's Events make full use of Hong Kong's unrivalled public transportation system, which also adds to the authenticity
of your Hong Kong experience. Nonetheless, this being a world city, we can also arrange for participants on Private Tours to choose any
means of transport they fancy. All you have to do is ask...
Another important feature which gives our outings a very authentic feel is the fact that most break for lunch at a local restaurant. These
restaurants are all used to welcoming hikers and cyclists - indeed, some have been opened specifically to cater to passing adventurers...
While many itineraries are described in detail on this webpage, Hansen's Events can customize walks to suit individuals or small groups as a
means for you to get as much out of your time in Hong Kong as possible. Let us know where you want to go or what you want to see or do and
we will forward you a proposal for a Private Tour.
You will find our current schedule here.
To read more about exploring Hong Kong’s other side with Hansen’s Events, you might want to visit these articles from The New York Times
and The Australian.
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