English Road Signs, but more exotic!
by easyoar
Check out the Road Signs. They appear typically British, but with a more exotic twist in that they squeeze in some Chinese letters at the same time.
Although Hong Kong (and Kowloon) is now under the Chinese, it used to be British for decades before that, and many old British ways of doing things still exist there.
It is worth noting here that Hong Kong is strictly speaking just a small island. However in common parlance, the term Hong Hong includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.
Classical view of Hong Kong's skyline
by victorwkf
Looking at the Hong Kong skyline and all the skyscapers & the Victoria Harbour at night from the Kowloon shoreline (somewhere near the Hong Kong-Kowloon ferry terminal) is a very memorable experience. Unfortunately the photos could not come out but I took some during the daytime and one photograph is attached.
Scaffolding - Chinese Style - it's Bamboo!
by easyoar
If you don't look too closely, the scaffolding you see in Hong Kong may look identical to what you see back home (I'm assuming you live somewhere where you have metal rods bolted together!).
If you do look closely however you'll see it is pieces of Bamboo that are just tied together. In Hong Kong they like to build tall, and this scaffolding just goes up all the way. I must have seen it going up 20 stories at least. I guess they have to build quick or else it rots, so perhaps its an incentive to get the construction workers to work faster!
Kowloon's British Heritage
by mikey_e
Of course, Hong Kong is overwhelmingly British, but at the same time it exists in large part thanks to the British. It would be foolish to think that there is no physical imprint of Britain's presence here, but the truth is that it is far more noticeable on Hong Kong Island, rather than Kowloon. You can still find, however, remnants of British colonial influence here, particularlyin the forms of architecture. Some of these buildings are Church of England places of worship, which explains why they would be so heavily influenced by British architecture, while others are simply buildings that were erected during the pre-War heyday of British influence. Either way, they make for great examples of the mix between British influence and the Chinese environment.
Kowloon Rugby
by Kurtdhis
Kowloon Rugby Football Club launched its inaugural “RugbyFest”, a 10 a-side tournament in 2002, and will again be holding the tournament in 2003 at the So Kon Po playing field (adjacent to the Hong Kong Stadium) on the Wednesday before the Hong Kong 7’s.
Brief details of the tournament are as follows:
One day event, from lunchtime until early evening
Entry limited to 12 teams, consisting of Kowloon plus 11 touring teams
Cup, Plate and Bowl knockout to follow the initial pool stage
Tournament all-day Bar with Food
An Evening With Kowloon - dinner, international rugby guest speaker, Jeff Probyn and other entertainment
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Ned Kelly's Last Stand, Hong Kong
The Belfry along Jordan Road
Entrance to Harbour City
A grim sight near Temple Market
