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  Climate of Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 History of Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hong Kong's history during Three Kingdoms Southern and Northern Dynasties is less known owing to the of records and archaeological findings.
Subsequently Hong Kong was ceded to Britain 1842 under the Treaty of Nanking at which point in time the became a Crown Colony.
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 hong-kong-history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hong Kong's history during Three Kingdoms, Southern and Northern Dynasties is less known owing to the lack of records and archaeological findings.
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 Imaginary of the Unimaginable Hong Kong- The Wicked City
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 University of Hong Kong - Indopedia, the Indological knowledgebase
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 Science Fair Projects - University of Hong Kong
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 Declared monuments of Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Declared monuments of Hong Kong are places, structures or buildings legally declared to be protected.
In Hong Kong, declaring a monument requires consulting the Antiquities Advisory Board, the approval of the Chief Executive as well as the publication of the notice in government gazette.
Under Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance, some other buildings are classified as Grades I, II and III historic buildings, and are not listed below.
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 DiscoverHongKong - Heritage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Scratch the surface of Hong Kong's rich culture and heritage and you'll be amazed at the diversity.
Hong Kong is a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures where the old and the new live side by side.
Museums: Whether you want to visit the earliest days of Hong Kong or explore the frontiers of science, Hong Kong’s museums offer great exhibits with fun for the whole family.
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 Hong Kong Travel Guide - Sightseeing in Hong Kong, Tours and Packages in Hong Kong - HotelTravel.com
It is adjacent to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and features some of the world's finest examples of ancient Chinese art from the Han to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Hong Kong Park covers 8 hectares in Central and is an outstanding example of modern design and facilities blending with the natural landscape.
From the Hong Kong Ferry Outlying Islands Pier at Central, catch the ferry to Mui Wo.
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 Ancient Rock Carvings of Hong Kong
Those unfamiliar with Hong Kong could be forgiven for assuming it to be a modern high-rise, high-density city on a barren rock.
Occasionally there are suggestions of human or animal images, which may have represented tribal totems, gods or goddesses, and the ledges or platforms which often found in front of the carvings may have been the sites of ritual gatherings.
This carving was found by a policeman in 1970 and was the first to be declared a protected monument.
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 Satellite pictures show Hong Kong as pollution blackspot
Satellite pictures have confirmed Hong Kong's status as one of the world's most polluted cities with stratospheric levels of smog, a news report said Friday.
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 Fanling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fanling, often spelt as Fan Ling, is an area in the New Territories, Hong Kong, China.
The enclosing walls and corner watch towers of Kun Lung Wai, Lung Yeuk Tau, is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.
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 The Heritage of Hong Kong
Known as declared monuments, they have been protected under the Law of Hong Kong, comprising different types of cultural heritage like ancient rock carvings, archaeological sites, tombs, historic streets, ancestral halls, study halls, temples, forts, police stations as well as post office buildings.
This dwelling, recently renovated and declared a monument, was built in 1865.
Hong Kong has rich and diversified heritage resources, whether they be six-thousand-year-old archaeological sites or more recent eclectic-style historic buildings, they all reflect Hong Kong's long history and unique tradition.
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 hongkong hotels - Hong Kong landmark and memorial
Until 1932 it was used as the residence of the Commander of the British Forsces in Hong Kong.
It was converted to a men's residential hall by University of Hong Kong in 1956.
Hong Kong has 78 declared monuments along with 5 deemed and one proposed.
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 Random Works of the Web » Blog Archive » Kowloon Walled City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
It was China’s tiny enclave in the middle of British Hong Kong for decades and it had a colorful existence until it was finally torn down in 1993.
After the ceding of Hong Kong Island to Britain in 1842 (Treaty of Nanjing), Qing (Chinese) authorities felt it necessary for them to establish a military-cum-administrative post to rule the area and to check further British influence in the area.
The 1898 Convention which handed additional parts of Hong Kong (the New Territories) to Britain for 99 years excluded the Walled City, with a population of roughly 700, and stated that China could continue to keep troops there, so long as they did not interfere with Britain’s temporary rule.
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 Informat.io on Po Toi
Po Toi (commonly 蒲台島, originally 蒲苔島) is the main island of the Po Toi Islands in Hong Kong, with an area of 3.69 km².
The southern-most island of Hong Kong, it is famous for its rock formations, such as the Buddha Hand Rock (佛手巖), the Coffin Rock (棺材石), and the Tortoise Climbing up the Mountain (靈龜上山).
Rock carvings on the island have been listed as declared monuments of Hong Kong.
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People will be able to visit 26 local museums and cultural institutions free of charge (except the Special Exhibition Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Stanley Ho Space Theatre of the Hong Kong Space Museum) and view more than 100 exhibitions.
With rising population in Hong Kong was subsequently increased admission, and the need for a second relocation of site was considered.
Phase Four (1945-1972) During the post-war period, Hong Kong's population rose sharply, bringing more intensified social problems, and the Kuk further broadened its admission criteria.
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 UNESCO Bangkok: King Law Ka Shuk Temple, Hong Kong SAR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Situated in Tai Po Tau village in rural Hong Kong, the King Law Ka Shuk temple is a traditional, grey brick, three-hall, two-courtyard building.
The main objectives of the project were to restore the hall in the architectural style of the Qing dynasty and to upgrade the building’s services to serve modern requirements for a village community centre.
As a ‘Declared Monument’, the hall is under full legal protection of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the building’s restoration was implemented with Government funding and was monitored by the Antiquities and Monuments Office and the Architectural Service Department.
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 Kowloon in Hong Kong,Kowloon Travel,Kowloon Tours in HongKong (China)
However, Kowloon is also home to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Space Museum, the famous Peninsula Hotel and the Museum of History.
Alongside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Star Ferry Concourse, the Clock Tower was part of the former Kowloon-Canton Railway Terminus.
It was declared a monument in 1984 and continues to monitor Hong Kong's weather.
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 Island House
It is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.
Thomas Lincoln Casey, known for his work on the Washington Monument rebuilt the fort in 1862 in preparation for the US Civil War.
The building was declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1983 and sees approximately 100,000 visitors each year.
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 Hong Kong
Many fascinating Chinese and colonial heritage sites still exist in Hong Kong, reflecting more than 5,000 years of Chinese and more than 150 years of British colonial heritage.
Enjoy the Heritage Tour and visit some of Hong Kong's oldest and most fascinating sights, including a walled village, a century-old temple, the ancestral hall of an original Chinese clan and an opulent stately home.
Arriving late afternoon enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbour, Kowloon and the hills beyond.
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Many buildings in Hong Kong are declared monuments because they are historical buildings.
Bishop's House, which is now the office of the Anglican Bishop of Hong Kong, housed St. Paul's College during 1848-1945.
In 1987, the governments of China and Hong Kong agreed to pull down the Kowloon Walled City.
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The Flagstaff House was completed in 1846 and initially served as the military headquarters office and residence of the Commander of the British forces in Hong Kong.
In 1984, the Flagstaff House was converted into the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, a branch museum of the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a 200 acre (800,000 m²) arboretum that is home to 2,500 species of drought-tolerant native plants representative of the high-desert Colorado Plateau, home to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.
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 Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Antiquities and Monuments Office
The Hong Kong Observatory was established in 1883 and was built on a small hill in Kowloon.
Built in the colonial style, it is a rectangular two-storey plastered brick structure characterised by arched windows and long verandas.
The technical and operational units of the Observatory have been moved to new premises nearby, leaving the old building to continue to house the office of the directorate and to serve as a centre of administration.
www.amo.gov.hk /en/monuments_24.php   (200 words)

  
 Book 2 Unit 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Main building of Hong Kong University has been declared in a monument in Pokfulam.
Pottinger Street is named after the first governor of Hong Kong.
The governments of China and Hong Kong agree to pull down the walled city, it is Kowloon Walled City Park
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 Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong - Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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 DCist: A Feast Royale at Hong Kong Palace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Although Don Rockwell has been instrumental in spreading buzz about upscale restaurants among the Washington area’s foodie elite, Tyler Cowen’s Ethnic Dining Guide is often just as indispensable for cheap eats-oriented diners.
Indeed, Cowen piqued our interest recently when he declared Hong Kong Palace “the premier Cantonese place around.” The usually terse Cowen then asked his readers, “Do you wish to explore the side of Chinese food that reminds you of southwestern France?” Um, yes, we do.
Hong Kong Palace, located in the Seven Corners Center just off Route 7, is another unlikely shopping center gem.
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 St. John's Cathedral - Hong Kong, China
John's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in Hong Kong, China.
Today it is the seat of the Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong's Anglican (Episcopal) Church.
The cathedral is a "declared monument" of Hong Kong.
www.sacred-destinations.com /china/st-johns-cathedral.htm   (195 words)

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