Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang|Self-guided Tour Goodie Bag
- Presented by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, “Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang” will be held from 19 September to 31 October 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural art walk “small valley TAI HANG” in 2023, the project once again brings the public to this small, charming neighbourhood on the north shore of Hong Kong Island
- Tai Hang is a place of criss-crossing streets and alleys, century-old Fire Dragon traditions, historic buildings, neighbourhood memories and the everyday rhythms of local life. Members of the public can explore Tai Hang at their own pace with a self-guided map and exclusive cultural and creative products specially created by the artists, setting off an in-depth arts and cultural journey woven through street corners, local narratives and crafts
What to expect
“Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang” presents the Self-guided Tour Goodie Bag, inviting participants to transform community observations, local memories and artistic imagination of Tai Hang into everyday objects to collect and take home, while exploring this little neighbourhood on the north shore of Hong Kong Island at their own pace.
Combining artist-designed cultural and creative products, a self-guided map and redemption vouchers from local shops, the Goodie Bag invites you to experience the warmth of Tai Hang’s streets and alleys through sight, scent, taste and the rhythm of walking. Each Goodie Bag includes a “Arts in the City” souvenir plus the following:
1. One Artist-designed Cultural and Creative Product
Participants may select one of the following artist-designed cultural and creative products at the time of purchase:
- Hakka Cha Kwo-scented Incense Sticks|Work by artist Max Cheng
- Tai Hang Mythical Creature Capsule Toy|Work by paper mache art sculpture collective Hira Hira
*Below please find the details of the artist-designed cultural and creative products
2. Self-guided Tai Hang Map
Tai Hang’s stories are hidden among temple incense, historic buildings, Fire Dragon traditions, neighbourhood organisations, the former watercourse and street-side stalls. This self-guided map connects a number of cultural landmarks and everyday scenes in the neighbourhood, guiding members of the public to wander through this little community at their own pace and rediscover Tai Hang’s historical memories and daily landscapes between familiar and unfamiliar street corners. Participants may choose either a Chinese or English version of the self-guided map.
3. Local Shop Redemption Voucher
Participants may select one of the following participating local shops and designated products, then choose a specified date to collect the Goodie Bag and redeem the product at the selected shop:
- Papabubble Handmade Candy Redemption Voucher
- SonneCAD Coffee Redemption Voucher
- Midnight Bread Club Bagel Redemption Voucher
*Below please find the opening hours of the three shops
Details of Artist-designed Cultural and Creative Products
Participants may select one of the following artist-designed cultural and creative products at the time of purchase:
Option 1 | Hakka Cha Kwo-scented Incense Sticks
Work by artist Max Cheng
In Tai Hang, a century-old Hakka village, herbal wisdom has been passed down through generations. Inspired by mugwort, a common household herb in Hakka culture, Max Cheng has created a Tai Hang incense product. Made with mugwort and sandalwood, the incense releases a gentle aroma when lit, recalling the fresh scent of mugwort Cha Kwo while echoing the traditional use of mugwort in everyday folk practices for protection and wellbeing.


Ingredients: Mugwort, Sandalwood, Agarwood, Clove, Spikenard and Cinnamon
Bring the incense home and let the scent of mugwort and sandalwood carry Tai Hang’s Hakka memories and everyday blessings.
Option 2|Tai Hang Mythical Creature Capsule Toy
Work by paper mache art sculpture collective Hira Hira
Drawing on Tai Hang’s local legends, folk beliefs and collective memories, Hira Hira has created three “Tai Hang Mythical Creatures”. Each capsule contains one mythical creature character and a related story note. Designs are distributed at random and specific designs cannot be selected.


Tai Hang Mythical Creature Story
Sulphur Night Fire Dragon
- A blessing that parades through the streets and unites the community
- Guardian Power: Instant Cure · Misfortune Dispelled
- Typhoons, plague, and even serpents entering the village — according to legend, the villagers followed the Guanyin’s guidance and, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, danced the Fire Dragon around the village and lit firecrackers to ward off disasters and hardship. The Sulphur Night Fire Dragon carries the blessing and collective spirit of Tai Hang’s Fire Dragon as it parades through the streets and alleys.
Golden Smiley Tiger
- The joyful mascot watching over the mountain theme park
- Guardian Power: Clear Vision · Mind Boost
- Built by Tiger Balm tycoon Aw Boon Haw, Haw Par Mansion once opened the gates of its private garden to the public, inviting everyone into a fantastical wonderland and an imaginative journey between hell and the human world. The Golden Smiley Tiger carries the collective memories of Hong Kong people.
Divine Shekwan Dragon Fish
- The marine dragon safeguarding Causeway Bay
- Guardian Power: Smooth Sailing · Safe Travels
- Perched on the roof ridge of Lin Fa Temple, the mythical turtle-dragon Ao has witnessed the mudflats in front of the temple transform into farmland, and then from farmland into tram tracks. It has protected generations of travellers on their journeys home and blessed households on shore from the threat of fire. The Divine Shekwan Dragon Fish symbolises protection, safety and continuity amid local change.
Every mythical creature features a unique “Guardian Power” and a community story. Bring along your mythical creature to explore Tai Hang’s rich folklore and legends!
Goodie Bag Redemption Shops Opening Hours
Papabubble
- Address: 34 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang
- Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 19:00
SonneCAD
- Address: 16 Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang
- Monday to Sunday 11:00-18:00
Midnight Bread Club
- Address: 22 King Street, Tai Hang
- Wednesday to Sunday 11:00-19:00
Recommended In-depth Arts and Cultural Journey
“Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang” Arts Workshops & Guided Tours
Led by artists and professional partners, discover the unique charm of Tai Hang like never before.
Featuring three thematic workshops and two in-depth guided tours, leading you to step into this small, charming neighbourhood tucked away on the north shore of Hong Kong Island again!
Good to know
Booking & Usage Guidelines
- This ticket is valid from 19 September 2026 to 31October 2026. Expired tickets will be rendered null and void
- Booking will be confirmed immediately upon successful payment. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your junk mailbox or contact us at email artsinthecity.ticketing@hkadc.org.hk or call +852 6903 8447
- Once confirmed, orders cannot be cancelled, refunded, or resold to any third party
- If the Hong Kong Observatory announces Inclement Weather Warning on the redemption date, participants please contact the organiser within 2 working days via email artsinthecity.ticketing@hkadc.org.hk or call +852 6903 8447 to arrange for rescheduling or late collection
Redemption Guidelines
- Redemption must be completed at the selected partner shop and designated collection point on the booked date within its operating hours. Overdue redemptions will be considered invalid
- Please present the digital ticket within the Klook App or the original QR code in your confirmation email to staff upon payment or collection. Screenshots and printed hardcopies will not be accepted
- Upon successful verification, all contents of the Self-guided Tour Goodie Bag, including the artist-designed cultural and creative product, Tai Hang map, local shop redemption voucher and “Arts in the City” souvenir, must be collected in full on-site in a single transaction. Partial or cross-location redemptions are strictly prohibited. The digital ticket will become invalid immediately upon first redemption
- Participants must inspect all items inside the Self-guided Tour Goodie Bag on-site upon receipt. The organiser and partner shops bear no responsibility and will offer no replacements for any loss, damage, or omissions reported after leaving the collection point
- Local Shop Redemption Voucher cannot be exchanged for cash, are non-exchangeable for other products or items, and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Please adhere to the on-site notices and terms of each shop when using the vouchers
- The Council reserves the right of final decision regarding this event. Any temporary changes or announcements relating to the event shall be subject to the Council’s announcement
- For any enquiries, please contact: email artsinthecity.ticketing@hkadc.org.hk or call +852 6903 8447
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