Hi, I’m Karen
Hi, I’m Karen
I’ve lived in Hong Kong for 30 years
I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese
I am Real Estate Agent
My name is Karen and I was born and raised in Hong Kong, so I I know it inside out. This city is such a wonderful place where eastern culture meets that of the west. I enjoy being part of the energetic, fast paced, and fun city-life. I always pay attention to the changes happening here and spend my free time finding new restaurants for food, new places for shopping, and new things to do for fun. Many travellers visiting HK only touch the surface of the city, but I can offer you more. I’m an easy-going and patient problem solver with good listening skills. I’m also a certified make-up artist and skincare consultant, so all beauty-related questions are welcome. I enjoy showing the many sides of this city to people, and I'm sure I'll have a plan for your visit!
My knowledge & interests
Food
History
Architecture
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Hikes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Gin
Local beers
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Contemporary art
Art history
Thrift stores
Second-hand markets
Specialty shops
Bookstores
Landscape photography
Fashion photography
Post-modern architecture
Ethnic culture
Pop music
Rock music
R&B
My reviews
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Karen was fantastic, so friendly and well informed. We loved our city highlights tour with her. Would definitely recommend her.
17 January 2026
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Great!!
13 January 2026
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Karen was our tour guide, and the focus of the highlights tour was local orientation in Hong Kong. She did an excellent job helping us navigate trains and trolleys while introducing us to key areas we could easily return to on our own. We visited major local sites, including a shrine and a jailhouse museum, and walked through antique alleyways and food markets. A quick bathroom stop along the way was appreciated. A real bonus was Karen’s clear, step-by-step instructions for getting to the Peak Tram. The directions were spot-on and gave us the confidence to make the trip independently. One consideration for future participants is walking pace. Those who don’t live in walking-focused cities may find the pace faster than expected, reflecting the rhythm of a busy urban environment. This is worth noting on the request form when signing up. This was not a tour guide issue—simply an age-related consideration for us.
11 January 2026
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I've been lucky enough to visit Hong Kong at least 5 times before this, and I was super surprised that our tour guide, Karen, took my family and me through streets I'd never seen! Karen knew so much about Hong Kong's past and present, and I got to see some familiar spots and new ones! Karen listened to everything we wanted to do and made it all happen in the 6 hours we had with her. She was so friendly right from the start, which made us feel totally comfortable. I highly recommend Karen; she'll definitely show you the best of Hong Kong.
5 January 2026