Introduction to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, referred to as "Hong Kong", covers an area of ??1,074 square kilometers and has a population of 5.919 million, of which 97% are Chinese, most of whom are Guangdong; foreigners account for 3%. It has a tropical and subtropical monsoon climate, with warm and humid climate and abundant rainfall. The main language is Cantonese/English, the main currency is Hong Kong dollar, and the main religions are Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, etc.
The "Dynamic City" Hong Kong is a veritable "Pearl of the Orient" integrating economy, finance, trade, shopping, entertainment, play and appreciation. As a special administrative region of China, Hong Kong has great development opportunities and a healthy and relaxed trading environment; as a well-known international trade port, it updates the latest information every day and accepts the latest international fashion.
Hong Kong has a strong modern flavor and beautiful natural environment, including Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, the Hao Zhai complex in Kowloon Tong, Wong Tai Sin Temple in Kowloon Tong, Victoria Harbor and its surrounding Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai and other places. Repulse Bay, Causeway Bay, Tsing Ma Bridge, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon Bay and other downtown areas are the most representative high-rise buildings.
Hong Kong is a shopping paradise. Shopping places are mainly concentrated in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, as well as Sheung Wan, which embodies strong local characteristics. Almost every shopping street in Hong Kong has a different theme, such as clothing street, audio-visual equipment street, gold shop street, antique street, etc.
Hong Kong’s movies, nightclubs, lounge bars, operas, horse racing, etc. constitute a rich feast of Hong Kong’s entertainment life. The night paradise-Tsim Sha Tsui, the bars and lounges on both sides of Nathan Road, and Hong Kong The specially built "Hong Kong Racing Museum" on the island is a good place worth visiting.
When coming to Hong Kong, people cannot help but visit places such as Po Lin Temple, Ocean Park, Sai Kung, Aberdeen, etc. that almost represent the overall image of Hong Kong. Soon, another new Disneyland will be located in Hong Kong, which will provide people with more fun when visiting Hong Kong.
Introduction to Macau
Macau is located on the southeast coast of China, on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary, and is separated from Hong Kong and Guangzhou City on the outer edge of the Pearl River Delta. It is connected to Gongbei in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province in the north; it faces Hong Kong across the Lingding Ocean in the east, about 40 nautical miles away; it is only separated from Wanchai Town in Zhuhai City in the west by a less than 1 kilometer wide Haojiang waterway; in the south it is close to the Haohan River. South China Sea. Macau is located at the relay point on the shipping route between Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia. It has been an important port for east-west trade since the 16th century.
From Macau to the northwest along the Xijiang River, you can reach Zhaoqing, Guangdong, Wuzhou, Guangxi and other places. Along the way, you can enjoy rich products and prosperous economy. Macao faces the vast ocean, backed by the Pearl River Delta and the vast hinterland of the middle and lower reaches of the Xijiang River, and is adjacent to the two major cities of Hong Kong and Guangzhou, as well as Zhuhai and Shenzhen. Such a superior geographical location is beneficial to the development of Macao. Plays a very important role.
Macau’s land area and population
Macau consists of the Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island. The total land area is 23.5 square kilometers, including 9.1 square kilometers on the Macau Peninsula, 6.33 square kilometers on Taipa Island, and 8.07 square kilometers on the road ring island. Although Macau consists of a peninsula and two outlying islands, transportation is very convenient.
A cross-sea bridge with a length of approximately 2,570 meters was built between the Macau Peninsula and Taipa Island in 1974, and a second cross-sea bridge with a length of approximately 4,414 meters was built in 1994; the gap between Taipa Island and Coloane Island was filled in in 1969 The sea paved a road about 2225 meters long. In this way, the peninsula and the two outlying islands, which originally faced each other across the sea, were connected and integrated. The entire territory of Macao is 11.9 kilometers from north to south and 7 kilometers from east to west; the total permanent and non-resident population is approximately 450,000.
Unique geographical environment
Macau is located in the East Asian monsoon climate zone. In winter, the northeast monsoon blows from the northern continent, which is dry and cold; in summer, the southeast monsoon and southwest monsoon blows from the southern ocean, which is warm and humid. The control and alternation of different monsoons form natural seasonal changes.
Macao’s annual average temperature is 22.3 ℃. The hottest month is July, with an average monthly temperature of 28.6 ℃; the coldest month is January, with an average monthly temperature of 14.5 ℃.
Macau has quite abundant rainfall, with an average annual rainfall of about 2030 mm. It is one of the rainiest areas along the coast of South China.
The Macao Peninsula is small, but its terrain is undulating and varied. To the east are Mount Yang, to the west are Mount Yang, Persimmon Mountain, Lien Feng Mountain, Luosi Mountain, Qingzhou Mountain, etc., each with its own splendor and is a famous scenic spot in Macau. Shishan Mountain was once developed into a fort with solid stone walls, which looked like an ancient European castle and was majestic. It was later developed into a tourist area. Climb there and circle around, you can overlook the scenery of Macao and overlook the scenery of neighboring Zhuhai.
Wangyang Mountain in the west is also a place with elegant scenery. There is a church and a bishop's palace standing on the top of the mountain. Looking from the distance from Nan Xi Bay, churches and other buildings stand on the top of the mountain peaks, majestic and majestic; in the evening, the buildings stand with backlight, their silhouette-like outlines embedded in the clouds, solemn and beautiful. The environment on the top of the mountain is quiet. You can lean on the railing and overlook the Nanxi Bay area. There are many buildings, the South China Sea is rolling, the sails are shadowed in the blue sky, the bridge spans the sea, and the scenery is beautiful.
Buildings of various styles
The housing buildings in Macao include ancient Chinese-style mansions and Western-style buildings; there are ancient temples from the Ming and Qing dynasties; there are also quaint European-style churches; and now there are Many modern high-rise buildings have been added. The coexistence of Eastern and Western, traditional and modern architectural styles gives this harbor city a unique atmosphere.
The two islands of Taipa and Coloane developed relatively slowly in the past, but they have also become lively in recent years. Especially in Taipa, new buildings are rising, not only the international airport, but also universities, hotels, racecourses, factories and residences.
As for the road ring, the mountains and fields are quiet, and the fields and villages are scattered everywhere, giving it a pastoral scenery and suburban wildness. In recent years, relevant parties have opened walking trails in the mountains and wilderness of Taipa and Road around the island. By walking along the trails, you can not only exercise and get to know the flowers, plants and trees, but also enjoy the scenery of Taipa and get in touch with nature. The walking trail has the most beautiful scenery, and there are also recreational parks, viewing spots and observation decks. Standing at a higher point, you can have a panoramic view of the entire island of Macau and even the scenery of Hengqin Island in Zhuhai.
Layout is like a garden city
Although Macau is small, its environment is relatively quiet, just like a garden city. There are many gardens on the Macau Peninsula for residents to visit and relax. Among them, the White Pigeon Nest Park occupies a vast area, surrounded by hills, ancient trees, lush flowers and grass, and birds chirping, which adds to the natural wild interest; even in the hottest summer, it is still a green and cool world. The Memorial Sun Yat-sen Municipal Park on the banks of the Ya Chung River in Green Island is the largest park in Macau. Sun Yat-sen was a revolutionary pioneer in China. He once practiced medicine and worked for the revolution in Macau. There is a full-length bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen standing at the gate of the garden. Pavilions, artificial lakes, and curved bridges were built in the garden, which are of antique beauty; there are also facilities such as swimming pools, bird paradise, health trails, and children's playgrounds. The park is the most beautiful and largest country park on the Macao Peninsula. In addition, there are Erlonghou Park, Luosishan Park, Nanwan Garden, Lulianruo Park, Desheng Garden, Huashigu Dagama Park, etc., each with its own characteristics.
There are as many as 40 to 50 temples, large and small, in Macao. Most of them have a history of more than a hundred years, and some are even more than 500 years old. They can serve as historical witnesses of the development of Macao. Their existence embellishes the scenery of Macau. Known as the “three major Zen temples” in Macau, they are Mazu Pavilion, Puji Zen Temple and Lien Feng Temple. Among them, Lien Feng Temple is a very representative building among Macao temples. It was built in 1592 and has a history of more than 400 years. Lin Zexu, a national hero in modern Chinese history, came to Macao on September 3, 1839 to inspect opium. He once stayed at the Lianfeng Temple. The pavilion and several cases where Lin Zexu worked at that time are still preserved in the temple. In 1989, a stone statue of Lin Zexu was erected in the open space in front of the temple; in 1997, the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall was built.
Although Macau is small, it has beautiful scenery and is known as "a gem on the South China Sea."
In 1992, eight associations in Macau jointly launched a selection and selected from 43 scenic spots named "Changhong in the Sea of ??Mirrors", "A-Ma Purple Smoke", "Sanba Sacred Relics", "Pu Ji Xunyou", "Lighthouse" The "Eight Scenic Spots of Macau", "Song Tao", "Exploring the Luyuan Garden", "Dragon Ring Portuguese Charm" and "Black Sand Wave" are widely promoted to develop Macau's tourism industry.