Asian Heritage Tour

Want to learn more about the secret treasures of Houston’s Asian culture? Take a Houston Asian Heritage guided tour, held Weekdays 10 AM to 2:30 PM. The route begins at the Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park, and continues to Hong Kong City Mall to shop at the largest indoor Asian shopping mall in the Southwest. Over two dozen stores amidst a landscaping of lily ponds and fountains make this attraction a shopper’s paradise of unusual finds.

Then, a dim-sum lunch will be provided at Ocean Palace Restaurant, where participants can pick and choose from any piping-hot appetizer-portion dishes presented on carts wheeled around the banquet hall. This is followed by a visit to the Buddhist Temple. Here, guests will be “enlightened” on the practice and teachings of Buddhism. Guests may light incense and give offerings of paper money and fruits to their ancestors. Finally, the tour ends at the Chinese Community Center with a tea ceremony, where participants can sip freshly brewed tea and distinguish among exotic varieties.

Other featured events may be customized for your tour. The tours can accommodate all, from corporate outings to family events. It is a perfect opportunity to explore the Asian Culture and Houston Chinatown.

For more information, please contact Christy Chang at 832-858-2788 or at asianheritagetours@ccchouston.org.

          

The Asian Heritage Tour Features:

Tea Tasting & Herbology
Sip freshly brewed tea while learning to brew the perfect cup of tea. Distinguish among exotic varieties of tea. Also, discover the health benefits of herbal remedies.

Chinese Calligraphy
The art of Chinese calligraphy is practiced by skilled artists and takes many years to perfect. Each guest is encouraged to try his/her hand at writing simple Chinese characters. Receive a souvenir of your name written in Chinese calligraphy!

Dim Sum
Pick and choose from any piping-hot appetizer portion dishes presented on carts wheeled around the banquet hall, from turnip cakes and mango pudding to paper chicken.

Traditional Market
A shopper's paradise of unusual finds! Visit the largest indoor Asian shopping mall in the southwest. There are over two dozen stores amidst a landscaping of lily ponds and fountains.

Temple
Be “enlightened” on the practice and teachings of Buddhism at a Buddhist temple! Guests may light incense and give offerings of paper money and fruits to their ancestors.

Shao Lin Kung-Fu
Guests may take an introductory class in Shao Lin Kung-Fu. Shao Lin first developed in the third century in Shao Lin temples in remote areas of China. As the style grew, other forms such as Tai Chi were absorbed and incorporated.