Departing from Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter: Tai Pak Floating Restaurant Explore New Chapters in Culture and Economy with Southern District Office and Southern District Council

Southern District Office and Southern District Council Lead Delegation to Visit Tai Pak Floating Restaurant

To Exchange Progress on Reopening, Tourism Development, and Youth Nurturing Directions

(Hong Kong, 20 January 2026) — After the Tai Pak Kitchen Boat returned to Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter at the end of 2025, New Bond cordially invited representatives from the Southern District Office and Southern District Council to visit Tai Pak for tour and exchange. The delegation was led by Ms. Cheung Pui Shan, JP, Southern District Officer, accompanied by several district council members and representatives from the Southern District Office. They conducted in-depth discussions on the progress of reopening, southern district tourism, and youth development.

Key Points of the Exchange

The visit aimed to strengthen communication and cooperation between the government and New Bond, focusing on:

• Reporting the latest progress and future directions of Tai Pak Floating Restaurant reopening plan;

• Exploring strategies to enhance local tourism appeal and promote economic development in the Southern District;

• Exchanging ideas on providing more training and practical opportunities for local youth to help them acquire future skills and promote sustainable community development.

The Cultural and Economic Role of Tai Pak Floating Restaurant

As a unique symbol of Hong Kong’s maritime dining culture, Tai Pak Floating Restaurant has always been an important cultural asset to the local community. New Bond stated that the reopening of Tai Pak not only helps boost local tourism and economic recovery but also brings new development momentum to the Southern District. Maintaining close cooperation with the Southern District Council is an important step to unlocking local potential and creating a better environment for youth growth.

Mr. Wong Tai Yu, Executive Director of New Bond:

"We sincerely thank the Southern District Office and the District Council for their support of the reopening of Tai Pak. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on innovation and collaboration, striving to make Tai Pak Floating Restaurant a new landmark in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, injecting vitality into the local economy while creating more opportunities for growth and development for the next generation."

Ms. Cheung Pui Shan, JP, Southern District Officer:

"We are heartened by the progress made in the relaunch of Tai Pak Kitchen Boat, which not only preserves the unique culture of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, but also incorporates numerous innovative elements and encourages youth engagement in community activities.  We look forward to the project's contribution to the tourism development and local economy of the Southern District."