The history of Hong Kong can be traced back to the Neolithic Age 5000 years ago. After Qin Shihuang unified China, South China Sea, Guilin and Xiang Jun were successively established, and Hong Kong belonged to Panyu County, Nanhai County. Since then, Hong Kong has been under the jurisdiction of the central government. In the Han Dynasty, Hong Kong belonged to Boluo County, Nanhai County. In the sixth year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 33 1 year), Hong Kong belonged to Baoan County, Dongguan County. During the Sui Dynasty, Hong Kong belonged to Baoan County, Nanhai County and guangzhou fu. In the second year of Tang Zhide (AD 757), Baoan County was changed to Dongguan County, and Hong Kong still belonged to Dongguan County. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, a large number of mainland people moved to Hong Kong, which promoted the great development of Hong Kong's economy and culture. In the first year of Wanli in Ming Dynasty (1573), Hong Kong belonged to Xin 'an County.

Hong Kong is an excellent deep-water port, once known as one of the three natural seaports in the world. In the early years, the British took a fancy to Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, which had the potential to become an excellent port in East Asia, and spared no effort to win it over from the Manchu government by the Opium War to develop its maritime trade in the Far East, thus beginning the history of Hong Kong becoming a British colony. From 1842 to 1997, Hong Kong was a British colony. On July 6th, Hong Kong returned to China.

The three parts of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories) come from three unequal treaties in different periods. 1840 after the first opium war, Britain forced the Qing government to sign the treaty of nanking on 1842 and cede Hong Kong Island. 1856, the British and French allied forces launched the second Opium War, forcing the Qing government to sign the Beijing Treaty in 1860, ceding the Kowloon Peninsula, the area south of today's Jiejie. After the Sino-Japanese War of 1894, 1894, Britain forced the Qing government to sign the "Special Provisions on Expanding the Border of Hong Kong" on 1898, and forcibly leased the New Territories for 99 years until1June 30, 997. Leasing in the New Territories has increased the area of Hong Kong tenfold.

Place name source

There are two widely circulated theories about the origin of place names in Hong Kong.

Statement 1: The name of Hong Kong is related to spices. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, Hong Kong was administratively subordinate to Dongguan, Guangdong. Since the Ming Dynasty, a small harbor in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, a distribution center for the transshipment of spices from South Guangdong, has been known as "Hong Kong" because of the transshipment of spices produced in Dongguan, Guangdong. It is said that the spices transported from Hong Kong at that time were of high quality and were called "Hainan treasures". Many local people in Hong Kong also grow spices, and Hong Kong is also famous with the spices they grow. Soon this perfume was listed as a tribute of the emperor, and at that time it created a prosperous fragrance making and transporting industry. Later, the cultivation and transportation of spices gradually declined, but the name Hong Kong remained.

Argument 2: Hong Kong is a natural harbor. There is a sweet and delicious stream nearby. Sailors who come and go at sea often come here to get water to drink. Over time, the sweet stream became famous. This stream was also called "Xiangjiang", and the small harbor formed by Xiangjiang alluvial into the sea began to be called "Hong Kong". A group of British people landed on Hong Kong Island from this harbor, so they named the whole island after "Hong Kong". To this day, "Xiangjiang" is still another name for Hong Kong.

Although there are different opinions, it is generally certain that the place name Hong Kong first appeared in the Ming Dynasty. It originally referred to a small harbor and village on Hong Kong Island at that time, and later it was extended to refer to the whole island (Hong Kong Island). Finally, at the beginning of19th century, it became the general name of the whole area occupied by British colonists at that time.

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Unique society and economy

After the reunification, Hong Kong has maintained its original social system and economic operation mode. Hong Kong has an independent judicial system. Hong Kong issues and circulates its own currency, the Hong Kong dollar, and issues stamps independently (the stamps are marked "China and Hong Kong"). Participate in international sports competitions in the name of "China Hongkong". Hong Kong participates in the World Trade Organization and many other international organizations as an independent "China Hong Kong". Hong Kong has its own mature financial and monetary system and its own immigration policy. By the end of 2007, citizens or residents of 170 countries and regions around the world can enter Hong Kong visa-free.

Changes of the theory of returning to the decade

In 2007, Hong Kong has returned to the motherland for the tenth anniversary. Over the past decade, Hong Kong has developed steadily and remains the "Pearl of the Orient". Over the past decade, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, together with the people of Hong Kong, has overcome a series of difficulties such as the Asian financial turmoil and atypical pneumonia, achieved economic stability, recovery and development, and improved people's lives. At the moment of ten years' return, Hong Kong's economy grew strongly. In 2006, the amount of IPO funds raised surpassed that of new york, second only to London. Ten years ago, the international community was worried about the future of Hong Kong. From 65438 to 0995, Fortune magazine published an article "Hong Kong is Dead", which predicted that Hong Kong would gradually decline after its return to China. However, Fortune magazine published an article on June 28th, 2007, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, and admitted that the prediction at that time was completely wrong.

Over the past decade, the status of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been continuously consolidated and upgraded. The number of countries and regions in the world that granted visa-free treatment to HKSAR passport holders increased from four at the time of reunification to 65,438+034 in June 2007. However, the Hong Kong Government has made great efforts to this end. Hong Kong tourists said that it took the EU four years to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passports, and another seven years to persuade Japan to grant visa-free access. Over the past decade, the exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland have been continuously strengthened. Compared with 1997, the number of marriages between Hong Kong residents and mainland residents increased seven times in 2006, while the number of marriages between Hong Kong female residents and mainland residents increased eight times in 10.

In 10 after the reunification, Hong Kong's economic structure changed obviously: the proportion of manufacturing industry in GDP dropped from 8.3% in 1997 to 3.5% in 2006. The proportion of service industry in GDP increased from 78.8% to 87.4%. During the period from1997 to 2006, the net output value of all service industries in Hong Kong increased by 2.4% annually in real terms. 10, the number of employed people in Hong Kong continued to shift from manufacturing to distribution and trade, finance, insurance, real estate and business services, as well as community, social and personal services.

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General situation of economy and trade and international status

Hong Kong is a free port. In addition to cigarettes, spirits and power fuels (gasoline, diesel, etc. ), Hong Kong does not impose tariffs on other imported goods. Hong Kong's economy is famous for its free trade, low tax rate and little government intervention. Hong Kong has been rated as the freest economy in the world by internationally renowned rating agencies and organizations for many years. Milton, Nobel laureate in economics? Friedman thinks Hong Kong is a model of free economy. Hong Kong is a financial center, an international shipping center and a regional trade center in the Asia-Pacific region and even the world, and has an irreplaceable superior position in many neighboring countries and regions. Today, Hong Kong has become the largest trading entity in the world 1 1. In terms of throughput, Hong Kong's container port is one of the busiest in the world. Hong Kong International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of passenger traffic and international cargo handling capacity. In terms of foreign bank transactions, Hong Kong is the largest banking center in the world 15. Hong Kong is the sixth largest foreign exchange market in the world in terms of turnover. In terms of market value, Hong Kong's stock market is the second largest in Asia.

Hong Kong is one of the transportation and tourism centers in the Asia-Pacific region. The public transport system consists of railways, ferries and buses, which extend to almost every corner of the port. Hong Kong is an important international commercial port with a developed shipping industry. There are shipping exchanges with 460 ports in more than 100 countries and regions, forming a perfect shipping network with Hong Kong as the hub and routes reaching five continents and three oceans. There are more than 20 air routes from Hong Kong to all parts of the world. Hong Kong is also the gateway for business and tourism to enter the mainland. In 2005, about 62.7 million Hong Kong residents returned to the Mainland, and 4 million foreign tourists entered the Mainland through Hong Kong. Every day, 65,438+028 ships, about 65,438+000 planes, more than 400 trains and 40,200 cars shuttle between Hong Kong and the mainland.

Hong Kong is one of the international financial centers, and financial institutions are closely linked with the market. The government's policy is to maintain and develop a sound legal framework, regulatory system, infrastructure and administrative system, to provide a level playing field for market participants, to maintain the stability of the financial and monetary systems, and to enable Hong Kong to compete effectively with other major financial centers. Hong Kong, with its superior geographical position, is a bridge connecting the time difference between North America and Europe, closely linked with other economies in the Mainland and Southeast Asia, and established a good communication network with other parts of the world, so it can become an important international financial center. In addition, the free flow of funds into and out of Hong Kong is also an important factor.

Hong Kong is the world's largest trading economy, the sixth largest foreign exchange market and the fifth largest banking center. Hong Kong's stock market is the second largest in Asia. Hong Kong is also a major exporter of clothing, watches and clocks, toys, games, electronics and some light industrial products, and its total export value ranks among the top in the world.

Hong Kong's economy is dominated by the service industry, which is closely related to the mainland of China and other Asia-Pacific regions. It is the city with the largest number of regional offices set up by international companies in Asia. Hong Kong is also one of the popular tourist destinations and a popular place for holding international conferences and exhibitions. In 2005, Hong Kong was the 1 1 largest service exporter in the world. The main industries related to service trade include tourism and tourism, trade-related services, transportation services, financial and banking services and professional services.

Business dealings with the mainland

The mainland is Hong Kong's largest trading partner. In 2005, the trade between China Mainland and Hong Kong accounted for 45% of Hong Kong's total trade value. The mainland is also the main source and largest market for Hong Kong's re-export goods. About 90% of Hong Kong's re-export goods come from or are shipped to the Mainland. Hong Kong is also a financial and other business support service center in the Mainland, especially in South China, providing diversified financial and other business support services for the Mainland, such as banking and financing, insurance, transportation, accounting and promotion.

[Edit this paragraph] Government structure and governance

Hong Kong implements an executive-led governance model, and formulates a governance system and a representative government structure led by the Chief Executive and the Executive Council.

The head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the Chief Executive, who is elected by a broadly representative Election Committee in accordance with the Basic Law and appointed by the Central People's Government. The Chief Executive is responsible for implementing the Basic Law, signing bills and budgets, promulgating laws, deciding government policies and issuing executive orders, while the Executive Council assists in formulating policies. The first Chief Executive was Tung Chee-hwa, and the current Chief Executive (since March 2005) is Donald Tsang. The main policies and administrative work of the government are carried out by 12 policy bureaux and 6 1 departments and agencies, and the people who carry out them daily are Hong Kong civil servants with a population of about180,000. The Hong Kong Government itself is the largest employer in Hong Kong.

Capital of events

Hong Kong hosts various cultural, recreational and sports activities every year. Larger events include Hong Kong Arts Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, International Variety Carnival, Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, Cricket Six and influential international horse racing. Hong Kong athletes also take an active part in many large-scale international competitions, such as the Asian Games and the East Asian Games. Hong Kong will hold the 5th East Asian Games in June 5438+February 2009, which will inspire Hong Kong people Qi Xin to work together to cultivate sports culture and show Hong Kong people's enthusiasm for East Asia and the whole world.

Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps. There are many bars, karaoke places, nightclubs and lounges in Lan Kwai Fong in Central, Soho District, Lockhart Road in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui (Nathan Road, ashley road, Northford Terrace and Peking Road), all of which are frequented by residents and tourists.

Nongping 360

Ngong Ping 360 is a cable car route connecting Tung Chung and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. This is the second cable car system in Hong Kong and the largest cable car system in the world after Ocean Park in Hong Kong. The "360" in the name means that passengers can enjoy the scenery 360 degrees in the crane. Other names of the workshop include Tung Chung Crane and Ngong Ping Crane. Interestingly, during the construction period, because the project site was located in a country park, according to the laws of Hong Kong, vehicles were not allowed to carry materials into the site, so the contractor hired six mules from Canada to help carry materials, and these six mules returned to Canada after completing the work.

ocean park

Hong Kong Ocean Park is one of the largest ocean parks in the world, covering an area of 65,438+070 acres. It has the largest marine aquarium and theme amusement park in Southeast Asia. It is surrounded by mountains and faces the sea. This is the favorite place for tourists coming to Hong Kong. Not only can you see interesting open-air amusement parks and dolphin shows, but you can also see strange marine fish, towering marine skyscrapers and thrilling lunar mining speed and speed. There is a "Pacific Coast" in Ocean Park, which is permeated with the cultural charm and natural beauty of California coast in North America. There are also well-trained sea lions and seals to welcome tourists in the rough waves, rugged coast and quiet and pleasant beach scenery.

The buildings of Hong Kong Ocean Park are located in Nanlang Mountain and Huangzhukeng Valley. The mountains are dominated by Aquarium, Hong Kong Ocean Park, Haitao Pavilion and mobile games. At the foot of the mountain, there are water parks, garden theaters, goldfish halls and ancient villages that imitate the cultural relics of past dynasties and the architecture of China Palace. There are pavilions and temples in the village, reflecting the historical features of China, recreating the ancient street view of China, and performing folk arts. The giant pandas An An and Jia Jia presented by the central government were welcomed by the public. In 2007, the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, Yingying and Lolo, the giant pandas presented to Hong Kong by the Central People's Government, were both in Hong Kong Ocean Park.

Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland is the fifth Disneyland in the world. It is located in Xinao, Lantau Island, surrounded by mountains and facing the South China Sea. This is a theme park that combines the characteristics of California Disneyland and other Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland includes four theme areas: American Town Street, Adventure World, Fantasy World and Tomorrow World. Each theme area can bring endless wonderful experiences to tourists. On the streets of American towns, you can take the Disney train to fantasize about the world, appreciate the nostalgic buildings in the American market, all kinds of elegant antique cars, and taste all kinds of Chinese and Western cuisines. In the adventure world, along the huge river, across the African prairie, into the mysterious forests of Asia, and arrive at Taishan Island, brave navigators will lead tourists to explore the magical secrets of nature; The fantasy world full of joy is a fairy tale world in dreams, with beautiful and kind Snow White, innocent and lively Dumbo, and innocent and lovely Winnie the Pooh. The protagonist in every fairy tale can bring joy and fantasy to people. Tomorrow's world can make people experience a thrilling journey in space and explore the universe.

There are Disneyland Hotel and Disney Hollywood Hotel in the park. In addition to providing accommodation facilities for visiting the park, you can also enjoy the wonders of the fairy tale world and the movie world. All kinds of Disney characters will appear around tourists at any time, and surprises are everywhere.

[Edit this paragraph] Living in Hong Kong.

go shopping

Hong Kong is a free port, known as "shopping paradise". Most goods are tariff-free, and materials from all over the world are shipped to compete, and some are cheaper than the place of origin. There are large shopping malls in all districts of Hong Kong, such as Taikoo Shing and Sha Tin New Town Plaza. In addition to large department stores, there are various shops and restaurants, some of which are equipped with amusement facilities and are good places for shopping and leisure. Some industries like centralized management, so customers can have more choices. Among them, such as computers and related products, the "Gordon" and "Gold" shopping malls near the Sham Shui Po subway station are the most concentrated. There are many household appliances and cameras in Mong Kok and Causeway Bay, but you should buy them from reputable shops (such as those with the Hong Kong Tourist Association's red sailboat logo) or large department stores. Hardware machinery stores are concentrated in three blocks of Guangdong Road, Mong Kok subway station. Garden Street, from Mong Kok Road to Prince Edward Road, is a paradise for fruit, fashion and daily necessities vendors. Within a few blocks of Cai Tong Street behind Argyle Street, it is the famous "Women's Street". The situation is similar to that of Temple Street on both sides of Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei. But in the evening, there are cooked food mixed with fortune-telling vendors, singing Cantonese opera near the temple, just like the nightclubs of the general public.

Garment industry

Hong Kong's garment industry has always been famous. Sham Shui Po and Cheung Sha Wan were places where garment factories were concentrated in the 1960s and 1960s. Therefore, the streets around the Sham Shui Po subway station, such as Yaliao Street and Ruzhou Street, are covered with cloth. Fashion wholesalers and clothing suppliers are concentrated in several blocks of Cheung Sha Wan Road at the station. Garden Street (from Mong Kok Road to Prince Edward Road) and Women's Street in Mong Kok, and Liyuan East Street, Liyuan West Street and Jardine Square in Causeway Bay, Central are all suppliers of general clothing.

sensitive

Hong Kong brings together delicious food from all over the world, and there are restaurants of all tastes. The busier the street, the more places there are. For example, some streets in Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, eastern Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon City are full of restaurants. Restaurants full of Asian flavor are all over Hong Kong, including spicy Thai soup, fragrant Indian curry, fat Korean barbecue, fresh Vietnamese salad rolls, delicious Japanese sushi and so on. Chinese restaurants in Hongkong offer special dishes from all over China, especially Cantonese restaurants. Other authentic dishes include Chaozhou cuisine, Hunan cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Beijing cuisine and Shanghai cuisine, as well as vegetarian dishes. Tea for breakfast with traditional Cantonese dim sum is also a good choice.

Fast food restaurants are very popular in Hong Kong. They combine Chinese and western food and are distributed in every corner. In addition, there are many "food stalls" with local traditional flavor, which are set up in municipal buildings in various districts or reserved for operation. In addition to maintaining low prices and high quality, the sanitary environment has also improved. Another place with local characteristics in Hong Kong is the tea restaurant in Hong Kong. Its food price is reasonable, and there are many kinds, such as noodles, cakes and desserts. The specialties of many tea restaurants include Yuanyang mixed with coffee and milk tea, pineapple oil and thick butter in crisp pineapple bags, and crisp egg tarts freshly baked. There is no tip for ordinary dining places, and a service charge of 10% is added for more advanced dining places and hotel restaurants.

Hong Kong is also a paradise for snacks, and all kinds of snacks can be seen everywhere. I feel hungry when I go shopping. The quickest and most convenient way to find food is street snacks. The most common street snacks are fish eggs and beef offal, and there are various styles. Snacks with local characteristics, such as Tintin sugar, sugar onion pancakes, fried chestnuts, asparagus sugar and so on. In terms of drinks, there are all kinds of fruit juice (freshly made), tea, herbal tea, porridge, noodles, bowl wings, fried ghosts, stinky tofu, and so on. The most common street snacks are mostly in Garden Street, Mong Kok. Ladies Street and Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei. Street snacks are superior to others because of their low price and variety. In addition, the most popular Hong Kong specialty food-"Yu Danfen". Also, the most common snacks in Mong Kok are fried Sambo and fried large intestine, which are delicious.

stay

More than half of Hong Kong's population lives in public housing, and a large number of people live in private housing estates, which are far from the bustling urban areas and are mostly located in the New Territories along public transport. However, most hotels and guesthouses, no matter what level, are located in the downtown area with convenient transportation.

For tourists, there are many accommodation options in Hong Kong, ranging from simple and cheap hotels to luxurious and expensive six-star hotels. Most hotels in Hong Kong are located in the urban areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, and there are many excellent choices in the New Territories and outlying islands. Most hotels are located in Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island, and Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East in Kowloon Peninsula. If tourists want to avoid busy cities, they can choose hotels in the New Territories. Most hotels in Hong Kong offer modern facilities, including air conditioning and Internet access.

traffic

Hong Kong has a highly developed and mature transportation network. The main components of public transportation include railways, buses, minibuses, taxis and ferries. Among them, the railway is the most important public transport in Hong Kong, carrying about 465,438+02 passengers every day. Followed by franchised buses, carrying about 394 passengers a day. It is worth mentioning that Hong Kong is the first place in the world where electronic money is widely used in public transport. In 2005, the total circulation of electronic tickets and money system named Octopus reached 654.38 million+24 million.

Most buses in Hong Kong are double-decker buses. The Hong Kong tram on the north shore of Hong Kong Island is the only fleet in the world that uses full double-decker trams. The escalator system from Central to Mid-Levels is also located on Hong Kong Island, which is the longest covered escalator system in the world.

The utilization rate of roads in Hong Kong is very high, with a total length of 65,438+0,938 kilometers. Eight main roads, mainly streets, bridges and tunnels, connect all parts of Hong Kong, and the number has increased to 10 in several years. However, the driving direction of Hong Kong is still on the left side of the British colonial period, which is different from that of Chinese mainland. Of the 665,438+00,000 cars registered in Hong Kong, 64% are private passenger cars, with about 276 cars running per kilometer of road.

In addition, it is located in Chek Lap Kok, Lantau Island. Hong Kong International Airport at Cape Point is the fifth busiest international airport in the world, and it is the connecting point for flights to and from Europe, America, Asia and Oceania. The Hong Kong Airport operates 24 hours a day and can handle 4,500 passengers and 300 tons of cargo every year. At present, the Hong Kong International Airport has been expanded in stages to meet the increasing air traffic demand, and to strengthen its ties with the neighboring areas of the Pearl River Delta, and further develop into a passenger transshipment center in the region.

[Introduction to Public Transport]

1. The MTR is the most important public transport in the urban area, connecting Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan and Tung Chung with four routes, and you can also transfer to the east line of the train and railway at Kowloon Tong Station. The walk starts at about 6: 00 in the morning and lasts until midnight every few minutes. The fare is from 4 yuan (two stops) to 13 yuan (crossing the sea). If the destination is close to the route, you'd better go. Fully air-conditioned stations and carriages are not only comfortable, but also fast and punctual.

2. Buses (buses) operated by several companies: First Bus, which operates some routes on Hong Kong Island; KMB, all over Kowloon and the New Territories; Citybus operates part of the Hong Kong Island Line (all three companies have cross-harbour tunnels or airport lines); On the other hand, Lantau bus has only a dozen routes on the island. The fare in the urban area is more than two yuan, and some lines have air-conditioned service or only air-conditioned service, and the fare is slightly higher.

3. Public minibuses (taxis) are divided into two types: green body (green lane) and red body, and the fare is similar to that of buses. Shuttle buses are mostly used to connect with the subway, both of which are suitable for places outside the subway. The front of the car lists all the highlights and charges.

4. Kowloon-Canton Railway (later Kowloon-Canton Railway): It runs between three stations in downtown Kowloon and the New Territories, and there are through trains to mainland cities such as Guangzhou. On February 2, 2007, the Kowloon-Canton Railway merged with the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway to form the Hong Kong Railway Company Limited to provide more convenient and cheaper services for citizens and tourists.

5. Light Rail Transit (LRT): It runs between Tuen Mun and Yuen Long in the New Territories, and buses are connected to remote places. The above two kinds of railways are all electrified, air-conditioned carriages, frequent flights, comfortable, fast and economical.

6. Tram: It only runs in the urban area (north) of Hong Kong Island, with the lowest fare (the current price is in 2 yuan), but its speed is slow, so it is most suitable for short-distance rides or urban sightseeing. All the above buses, trams and green minibuses need to bring their own tokens to board.

7. Hong Kong also has the Yau Ma Tei Ferry Company and the Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry Company, which provide regular ferry services to the Kowloon Peninsula and other piers at low fares.

[Edit this paragraph] There are many places of interest.

Cultural and historical relics in Hong Kong are everywhere, including traditional ancestral temples, clan villages in the New Territories and even temples in downtown areas. If you want to feel the architectural features of Hong Kong, you can also take part in the "Roaming of Ancient and Modern Buildings" organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Religious and cultural attractions

Wu Man Temple on Hong Kong Island, Tin Hau Temple and St John's Cathedral in Causeway Bay; Tomb of Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hou Wang Temple, Kannonji in Tsz Wan Shan and Kowloon Mosque; Wanfo Temple, Chegong Temple, Peng Yingxian Church, Banyuanchun and Daofengshan Christian Church in Sha Tin; Chikurinji, East Putuo and Tin Hau Temple in Tsuen Wan; Qingshan Temple, Qingsongguan Temple and Miaofa Temple in Longmen; Ling Du Temple and Yunfu Fairy Hall in Yuen Long; Sai Kung Buddhist Temple, Ho Chung Tin Hau Temple, Lantau Baolian Temple, Cheung Chau Beidi Temple, Ping Chau Tin Hau Temple, etc.

Folk cultural attractions

Kowloon Castle, Song Cheng, Songwangtai and Li Zhengwu's Tomb in Kowloon; Songyandi and Honglou in Tuen Mun, Zengdawu in Sha Tin, five countries and six villages; Tsuen Wan Sanjian House and Hoi Keng Village House; Tai Defoe in Xintian, Yuen Long, Ji Ching Wai in Jintian, Shuitou Village Historic Site, Cuixing Building, Tang Family in Xiacun; Saigon Shangyao Folk Museum, etc. Hong Kong Island Fort, Lantau Tung Chung Fort, Donglong Island Buddhist Temple and other ancient forts.

A privately run museum.

Maritime museum, Donghua Group of Hospitals Cultural Relics Museum, Baoliangju History Museum, hong kong museum of medical sciences, etc.

Government-run museums

Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Pingshan Tangjia Heritage Museum, Sandonglou Museum, Folk Culture Museum, Hong Kong Film Archive, Hong Kong Art Museum, Tea Ware Heritage Museum, Hong Kong History Museum, Folk Museum, Li Han Tomb Museum, Hong Kong Coastal Defence Museum, Hong Kong Science Museum, Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong Visual Arts Center, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Museum, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Grantham Fire Protection.

Country parks and marine parks

There are 23 country parks and 4 marine parks in Hong Kong, where citizens and tourists can enjoy the charming scenery of nature.

Although Hong Kong is a modern city, about three quarters of the land of 1000 square kilometers is still rural. In order to protect and develop the suburbs, the Hong Kong government has established country parks to protect nature on the one hand and provide rural entertainment and educational facilities for Hong Kong citizens and tourists on the other. Marine parks are built on outlying islands by the sea. At the top of the country park, there are grassy slopes and dense forests. On the seashore of Ocean Park, there are shoals and rocks. Seen from the seaside of marine parks or overlooking the top of country parks, Hong Kong is picturesque with mountains and rivers.

Country parks and marine parks in Hong Kong are free to enter. Among the country parks in Hong Kong, Baxianling Country Park is a famous one. Baxianling is named after eight mountains. This park is one of the most challenging ridge trails in Hong Kong. The best choice is to walk from the pond from north to south to Shaluo Cave, where there are picturesque ancient villages, trees and fields. There is another touching story in Baxianling. 1996 teachers and students from a middle school in hong kong went for an outing in baxianling country park. At that time, some students did not properly handle the fire after the barbecue, which led to mountain fires. Two teachers and a class of students were trapped on the cliff next to the fire. In order to save the students, the two teachers who led the team did not leave until all the students were out of danger and died unfortunately. To commemorate the two teachers, the Hong Kong government built a cattail terrace in Baxianling. Shumputei's name is in memory of two teachers who gave their lives to save lives. There is an introduction to this event in Shunpu Station, and there is a very touching couplet. After watching the cattail terrace, you will feel the warm human touch of Hong Kong.

Among the marine parks, the most famous is tung ping chau Marine Park, where the marine ecology is diverse and the coral community is dense, with more than 60 species of stony corals, more than 130 species of coral fish and more than 100 species of marine invertebrates. In terms of marine plants, there are more than 40 species of seaweed in tung ping chau Marine Park. In its coastal areas, covered with brown, red and green algae beds, it is the highest algae bed in Hong Kong. The water in the park is very clear, and the naked eye can clearly see the corals and fish under the water.

Eight views of Hong Kong

The old eight scenic spots in Hong Kong are: Qishan Spark, Xianqiao No.5 Station, Stanley Chaoyang, Fan Ying in Ap Chau, Songtai Nostalgia, Fu Lin Qujing, Langwan Shuiruan and Carp jathyapple. With the changes of the times, three scenic spots in the old eight scenic spots have been completely changed, while other scenic spots are gradually becoming obsolete. The eight scenic spots in Hong Kong now are:

(1) "Qishan Spark" is the first of the eight scenic spots. Together with the "Xiangjiang Lantern" and "Flying Bridge Night Scene" in the past eight scenes, it refers to the magnificent scenery of Hong Kong Island in the night from the top of Taiping Mountain.

(2) "Dawn in Stanley" refers to the Stanley Peninsula, bathed in thousands of rays of sunshine in the early morning and the rising sun. This scene is also called "Stanley Chaoyang" and "Stanley Chaoyang".

(3) "Shallow Water Danhua" refers to the beautiful spring scenery composed of clear water repulse bay and colorful azaleas.

(4) "Tiger Pagoda" refers to the magnificent landscape of the hexagonal white pagoda facing the sunrise in the courtyard of Tiger Leopard Villa at sunrise.

(5) "Happy hoofbeat" refers to the grand occasion of horse racing in Happy Valley, and the hoofbeat touches the hearts of thousands of horse fans.

(6) "Moonlight at Lei Yue Mun" refers to watching the beautiful scenery of Victoria Harbour in the moonlight at night.

(7) "Sunset" refers to the ruins of Kowloon Castle and the scenery in the afterglow of sunset. With the complete demolition of Kowloon Walled City in recent years, this kind of scenery has become history, replaced by Kowloon Walled City Park (the most complete garden).

(8) "Songtai nostalgia" refers to Songwangtai Park near the former site of Kai Tak International Airport in Hong Kong. It records the last scene of the history of the Song Dynasty, and people's nostalgia for the past here is still rising.

In addition, the scenery of the Green Island at sunset, the wind and waves intertwined, the Mercedes-Benz cars on the Panshan Highway on Hong Kong Island, the hazy spring rain and so on. It also reflects the beautiful scenery of Hong Kong today.