After that, if you have the stamina, bus it north to yau ma tei, where you can check out tin hau temple, the jade market and traditional shops along shanghai street. Beyond 1997 217 chronology of key events 239 bibliography and further reading. On the only sampan floating restaurant left in hong kong. Hk writers the 5 best books about hong kong page traveller. A history of the university of hong kong, volume 1, 19111945. You can sit on the top and enjoy the fantastic view. More recent books on the history of the university have ranged from refl ections by former students on their experiences during the second world war and several faculty his tories to the 2002 impact study titled growing with hong kong 4 th ere have also been a. Textbooks for primary schools english language open. A modern history of hong kong is clearly written and easily read. Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions mice v table of content 1 the mice business 1 activity 1. Learn more about the fragrant harbours history and culture through different voices and stories, both real and imagined, by reading our literary picks, which include a wide range from classics to. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. But from the outset the new colony prospered, its early growth owing much to the energy and resourcefulness of opium traders, who soon diversified in more respectable directions. November 18, 2011 sampan is set to leave office after some seven years as the head of hong kong.
During the early development of wan chai, one of the focal area of development was spring gardens. Today, aberdeen is the only fishing port in the southern district in hong kong. The history of the british people in suppressing the rights of other free nations is staggering. Journal of the hong kong branch of the royal asiatic society 9. Open english secondary 1 to 6 is now on edbs recommended textbook list. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of hong kong s reintegration with china, and significant developments and challenges since 1997. Over the last century, as history witnessed the development of hong kong, the tram remains a nostalgic mode of public transport to uncover the heritage past and exciting new vibes of the city along it tracks.
Media in category sampan in hong kong the following 21 files are in this category, out of 21 total. What are the best books about hong kong history and culture. Hong kong s eguidebooks offer unique and insightful tips on the citys history, cultural attractions, shopping and dining venues, outdoor activities and more. Airport hong kong is a major international and regional aviation. It is a collection of rhetorical prose attributed to figures of ancient china, and served as the foundation of chinese political philosophy for over 2,000 years. Now explore hong kong s rich history and colourful characters through these 10 books that everyone should read about hong kong, set in hong kong. Shop more collections related to auction catalogs or catalogues. Hong kong is one of the worlds most enigmatic cities and its complex history has captured peoples imaginations around the world, these ten mustread books about hong kong will help visitors understand what makes this extraordinary citys heart beat. A short history of ferries, kaitos and wallawallas in hong kong. Auction catalogs or catalogues shop for books, art. Theres a guidebook for just about everything and everyone. Studies of hongkong history and the guangzhouhongkong strike. Back of jumbo kingdom restaurant, aberdeen, hong kong 6993728347.
Hong kong metamorphosis, denis bray, nov 1, 2001, political science, 264 pages. In 1842 a barren island was reluctantly ceded by china to an unenthusiastic britain. Hong kong university press thanks xu bing for writing the. Trails to mannville 477 aabak ole astrid voices of yesteryears. This history of hong kong from its occupation by the british in 1841 to its return to chinese sovereignty in 1997 includes the foundation of modern hong kong. Memories of a hong kong childhood by martin booth, th. Ancient history remnants of burial grounds and early rock carvings show human life in hong kong as far back as the stone age.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Hong kong housing problem from the 1950s to the present. The owner and chef are tankaboat dwellers, one of the earliest ethnic groups of hong kong, who used to work and live on a sampan boats exclusively. This major history of hong kong tells the remarkable story of how a cluster of remote fishing villages grew into an icon of capitalism. The name was used by the british during the early colonial hong kong era in the 1840s. Having overseen hong kong through many of its preliminary years since the formerbritish colony was handed back to china in 1997 as well as serving as hong kongs finance chief during the handover, tsang has pioneered much. Now explore hong kongs rich history and colourful characters through these 10 books that everyone should read about hong kong, set in hong kong. Enjoy the views along tsim sha tsui east promenade and savour your stroll to the hong kong museum of history. Sampan ladies remind hong kong of past by raymond chow of. History of hong kongintroduction wikibooks, open books for. A short history of ferries, kaitos and wallawallas in. A societys response to youth crime reveals much about its broader cultural values, social circumstances, and political affairs. A sampan ride is a must hong kong zigang harbour tripadvisor.
History of science, philosophy, and culture in indian civilization, volume iii, part 7. Covering the political and cultural angles on the city as well as fiction and personal. Primary 3b units students book and activity book primary 5b units 12 students book and activity book open english will be ready for adoption by schools for the 201617 school year. Chinese people and british rule in hong kong, 18411880 echoes. India, ireland, china managed without conscience are just a few and they wonder why nobody trusts them. Chinas hong kong a political and cultural perspective shigong. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A sampan is a relatively flatbottomed chinese and malay wooden boat. I read this a couple of years ago and thought it was pretty good. Best fiction and nonfiction books, novels and memoirs that take place primarily in the city of hong kong. A concise history of hong kong critical issues in history. Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions mice. Mondays to fridays weekends and public holidays, 0800hrs to 2000hrs 0800hrs to 2100hrs.
There has never been a more important time to read this book than now. A sampan ride is a must hong kong zigang harbour, hong. Hong kong university press thanks xu bing for writing the presss name in his square word calligraphy for the covers of its books. Sampans used to ferry people to and from their boats in aberdeen harbour, 1981. There have been several theories regarding the origin of hong kongs name. Rather apologetic on the british side, but if youve read plenty of other books condemning the opium wars, this is an impressive, thorough history that provides a bit of balance but read with a pinch of salt. Pick the best books set in hong kong for your trip. Trails to mannville 304 aaserud berger joy gray along victoria trail.
The script was written by bourke, who was working as a journalist in hong kong, he met gordon mailloux who agreed to produce release. In this thesis, i study the guangzhouhongkong strike of 19251926. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Discover the best hong kong history in best sellers. Covering the political and cultural angles on the city as well as fiction and personal memoirs, these are our ten best books about hong kong. His book on hong kongs unique urban culture, borrowed spaces. Mar 30, 2020 what is the best hong kong travel guide book for travelers in 2020. The approach seems balanced, and it is obvious when in a few places tsang takes positions which he realises are disputed. Malcolm burgess, publisher of the citylit series, selects his. Contemporary hong kong politics governance in the post1997 era edited by lam waiman, percy luentim lui, wilson wong and ian holliday aprelimp. A concise history of hong kong, 2007, 270 pages, john mark. History of greater vegreville 118 abbott jack memories of mundare 173. The hong kong story history of hong kong 1841 to 1997. Some boat people drive and serve as tour guides for sightseeing sampans on the waterfront.
The open textbooks service will be interrupted during the maintenance period. However, the history of the more than 1,100 square kilometres that hong kong now occupies predates the events of the qing dynasty by more than a thousand years. My husband and i really enjoyed our experience on the sampan boat with virginia from humid with a chance of. The timeline starts at the areas earliest recorded mention through to world war two, taking in the major moments in hong kong history. Jul 04, 2012 top 10 books set in hong kong hong kong s intoxicating mix has been colourfully captured by authors from paul theroux to jan morris. The hong kong international airport hkia is the worlds busiest international cargo gateway and among the 10 busiest passenger airports.
The rights and freedoms of hong kong people and others living here are founded on the impartial rule of law, an independent judiciary, a comprehensive system of legal aid, and a free and active press. Hong kong, grumbled palmerston, will never be a mart of trade. Aug 15, 2007 this history of hong kong from its occupation by the british in 1841 to its return to chinese sovereignty in 1997 includes the foundation of modern hong kong. If youre making plans to visit hong kong, the collection of islands that make up a special administrative region in china, youre going to want help figuring out whats worth seeing, how to get around and other great travel tips. Seafood dining experience on a sampan boat in hong kong. The harbor is known to contain 600 junks and is home to 6,000 people. It is served by over 110 airlines providing passenger andor freight services to around 220 destinations worldwide, including 52 cities. Local vessel safety and survey hong kong marine department. Jul 10, 2018 explore hong kong s fascinating history through this quick and easy guide to the best books about hong kong, from romantic novels, to informative works of nonfiction, to my favourite hk writers. According to the census and statistics department, the median. Especially stunning at night when all the skyscrapers are lit up. Seamens union, stevedores union, dockyard coolies union, sampan union.
Take afternoon tea in style at the peninsula hotel. It mainly offers chinese books published in taiwan, including children books for paired reading, literature and fiction, and books. If youre an anthony bourdain fan, youll know that this is the experience he tried on his no reservations show when he visited hong kong. If im in tsim sha tsui and have some free time, i like to visit the reference library at the hong kong heritage discovery centre. The bookworms guide to hong kong the art worlds eyes are on the citystate for art basel hong kong but how is the former colony portrayed in literature. The book explores hong kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where chinese history, british colonial history, and world history intersect. Textbooks for secondary schools english language open. Classics of hong kong culture and history christopher munn 4. An excellent documentary about hong kong s fascinating history right before hong kong s 1997 return to chinese sovereignty.
This book examines reactions and policy responses to youth delinquency and crime in hong kong during its colonial and postcolonial periods, and. The ongoing protest situation in hong kong, along with the response to it by both the hong kong and mainland chinese governments, has prompted a dizzying array of opinion pieces, articles and social media debates, much of which is riddled with misinformation about hong kong and its history. The royal hong kong yacht club rhkyc is one of the oldest and largest sports clubs in hong kong, with a rich, colourful history that spans 170 years of community and competitive sailing and rowing. The southern district is not only a showcase of history pok fu lam has the islands last surviving village but aberdeen and ap lei chau are also the homes of hong kongs boatdwelling fisherfolk and offer wonderful seafood and boat rides. Hong kong across the harbor, star ferry is quick, cheap and efficient and a real taste of old hong kong. Some sampans include a small shelter on board and may be used as a permanent habitation on inland waters.
In hong kong, the owner of a sampan has two sons, one good and one bad. Best hong kong travel guide books 2020 for travelers. Hong kong university press february 8, 2011 language. Hong kongs eguidebooks offer unique and insightful tips on the citys history, cultural attractions, shopping and dining venues, outdoor activities and more. It is unusual for a sampan to sail far from land, as they do not have the means to survive rough.
A modern history of hong kong, steve tsang, aug 15, 2007, history, 340 pages. Since 1904, trams have been running from east to west of hong kong island. The local public libraries hold copies of all the popular books about hong kong s history. This little book is an accurate account of profiteering in something outlawed in their own country. Some documents are in pdf portable document format. Aberdeen floating village is located at the aberdeen harbour in the southern district of hong. Hong kong has a wellestablished and trusted legal system based on the common law. The territory is thought to have come into the fold of the chinese. This book differs from most others of its kind, by looking at the hong kong. Sampan ladies remind hong kong of past by raymond chow. The book of documents shujing, earlier shuking or classic of history, also known as the shangshu esteemed documents, is one of the five classics of ancient chinese literature. A modern history of hong kong my perception is that there arent many good indepth histories of hk in english. The word spring in spring gardens was supposed to be referring to a water spring.
Tsang offers a mix of narrative and analysis, and covers social and economic history as well as politics. Star ferry, star ferry pier, edinburgh place, 0852 2367 7065. However, when the name spring garden lane was translated into chinese, the resulting name became, with. Hong kong itself is a special administrative region of china. The district comprises the southern half of sai kung peninsula and clear water bay peninsula in the new territories plus a strip to the east of kowloon. Jan 01, 2003 there has never been a more important time to read this book than now. Small sampan still being used for passenger transportation between islands in hong kong. Journal of the hong kong branch of the royal asiatic society 19. A concise history of hong kong hong kong university press.
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