Portfolio Tag: historical

1881 HERITAGE

A visit to 1881 Heritage will transport you to Victorian-era Hong Kong. From the 1880 to 1996, this was the headquarters of the Hong Kong Marine Police. Several buildings of historical interest have been preserved and restored, and the site now features a shopping mall, a heritage hotel, and an exhibition hall. Come to join…
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Old Post Office

The Old Wan Chai Post Office is the oldest surviving post office building in Hong Kong. The building was erected between 1912 and 1913, and opened on 1 March 1915 as the Wan Chai Post Office. The building is now operated by the Environmental Protection Department as an Environmental Resource Centre. Join us now, let…
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The Pawn 和昌大押

The Pawn - This four-storey Wan Chai building was acquired by the Urban Renewal Authority, listed as a local heritage conservation site and leased to tenants after its restoration. . The name of the bar and restaurant in the pre-war Chinese tenement offers a clue to the type of business that was previously run there.…
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TIN HAU’S BIRTHDAY

Tin Hau’s Birthday falls on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. Hong Kong’s maritime heritage ensures that Tin Hau, Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of fishermen, has a strong and loyal following here. On her birthday, locals flock to the more than 70 temples dedicated to her to pray for safety,…
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