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Hong Kong Baptist University and The Academic Community Hall

Hong Kong Baptist University (formerly Hong Kong Baptist College) was founded in 1956 in order to provide quality higher education in a Christian environment. In November 1994, it was upgraded and renamed Hong Kong Baptist University. The Academic Community Hall is located in the Ho Sin Hang Campus of the University. When the hall was open to the public in May 1978, it helped to relieve the shortage of performing venues in Hong Kong at the time. Since then, the Academic Community Hall, as it is now generally known, has staged many international and local events, including classical and popular concerts, stage and television productions, conferences and movie premieres. The Academic Community Hall's architecture is quite unique, especially the grand staircase leading up to the lobby which has become the auditorium's insignia.

Shang Sin Chun Tong

Located at the Rutland Quadrant of Kowloon Tong, "Shang Sin Chun Tong" was established in 1952. It comprises the "Sam Tsing Zing Hall", "Men Su Dai Hall", "Kwun Yam Hall" and "Dau Mou Hall". Each hall houses the statues of the revered Taoist gods. In the main hall, several deities have been enshrined for the purpose of worship. Its garden is an ideal place for taking a break. There are also soothsayers stationed in the temple so that worshippers can seek the gods' free advice about their families' safety, their future and their prospects in love and marriage.

The Kowloon Walled City Park

The Kowloon Walled City Park was developed on the site of one of the most historical settlements in Hong Kong, the Kowloon Walled City, which was demolished in 1994. When the demolition was in progress, two granite plaques engraved with the words "South Gate" and "Kowloon Walled City" were unearthed. Hence, it was named the Kowloon Walled City Park. The construction was completed in August 1995.

The Kowloon Walled City Park is a classical Chinese garden. The unique Jiangnan style of the park represents a breakthrough in traditional park design in Hong Kong. The design also emphasizes an integrated development for promoting cultural awareness, education, leisure activities and tourism. The old, poorly constructed buildings in the past have been replaced by a well-designed Chinese theme park which harmoniously combines the history and atmosphere of the former Walled City. The South Gate remnants with the original stone plaques of the Walled City and the pre-war concrete relics fully demonstrate the evolution of the City site. The yamen building, which is one of the very few surviving structures of its kind in South China, has been restored and preserved in-situ. Other significant surviving relics, including the stone tablets, cannon, column bases and the Qing official inscriptions, have been salvaged and are now displayed in the park. The Garden of the Chinese Zodiac, the Mountain View Pavilion, the Lung Nam Pavilion and the Hill Top Pavilion are new constructions. Local and overseas visitors alike may share the joy of touring the charming park and soaking up the ambience of the past at the site.

Food City and Lion Rock Road

In Kowloon City, there are about 10 streets bounded by Prince Edward Road West, Junction Road and Carpenter Road in which numerous restaurants of different cuisine operate. The number of food establishments is over 200. Every eating style and budget is well catered for and therefore the residents have named it "The Food City". These restaurants not only bring convenience and enjoyment to local people, they also attract tourists to sample the wide range of food offered.

In addition, you may also shop in Lion Rock Road for reasonably priced, diverse fashions and commodities selling in the different kinds of retail stores there. Visitors always enjoy great shopping there.

Sung Wong Toi Garden

Sung Wong Toi Garden is located at the junction of Sung Wong Toi Road and Ma Tau Chung Road. It is a park of great historical value in the Kowloon City district. According to history, at the end of the Sung Dynasty (1276AD), Sung Wong Toi was originally located on a hill called "Sacred Hill" along the seashore. After the Sung Dynasty was overthrown by the Mongolian army in 1279, people inscribed the words "Sung Wong Toi" on the huge rock in memory of the fact that two Sung Emperors once took refuge there. In 1941, the Japanese army occupied Hong Kong. They burst the huge rocks of the "Sacred Hill" in order to expand the Kai Tak Airport. The rock with the words "Sung Wong Toi" remained intact by chance. In 1945, Hong Kong was liberated. To preserve the historical heritage, the Government built "Sung Wong Toi Garden" on the west of the "Sacred Hill". The huge rock was cut into a rectangle and moved into the Garden when the construction works were completed in the winter of that year.

Hoi Sham Park

Hoi Sham Park is a tourist attraction in the Tokwawan area. "Hoi Sham Rock" and "Fishtail Rock" are famous landmarks there. It is believed that lovers will have a good relationship after worshipping the Hoi Sham Rock. The Park is built on reclaimed land, where the two rocks originally stood on separated islets in the sea. The green park provides a nice environment for chatting, sitting and playing chess. The playground attracts youngsters to gather and play and also serves to entertain adults since various carnivals are frequently held there.

The Ko Shan Theatre

The Ko Shan Theatre situated in Ko Shan Road Park is virtually a "Theatre within a Park". It has been a popular place to go since it's opening in 1983. In order to provide better facilities, the theatre underwent substantial improvement works in 1995. In October 1996, it was reopened and the amphitheatre was converted into an indoor one with a seating capacity of over 1,000. Now the theatre is air-conditioned and its stage is equipped with advanced lighting and audio systems, making it an ideal venue for various performances and programmes. The Ko Shan Theatre is an indispensable "Community Arts Centre" at the district as well as regional level. There are numerous activities held there every year, including the Spring Lantern Festival Carnival and the Mid-Autumn Lantern Soiree. It is also a major venue for Chinese opera.

Sung Kit Street in Hung Hom

Since the mid-1990s, Sung Kit Street has emerged from an unknown lane to a renowned international food plaza. Over the years, restaurants of different styles have mushroomed in the area.

Today, Sung Kit Street looks like an international food street on a small scale. More than 30 restaurants gather in the cluster, serving Japanese, Southeast Asian, Western, Cantonese as well as Chinese cuisines. Dinning in Sung Kit Street would give a remarkable feeling to the tourists.

The Kwun Yum Temple, Hung Hom

There are many Kwun Yum Temples in Hong Kong but the one located on Station Lane in Hung Hom is the most famous. People usually think of Kwun Yum's Treasury Opening Day when they talk about the Kwun Yum Temple. On the twenty-sixth day of every first lunar month, lots of worshippers will go to the Kwun Yum Temple in Hung Hom to "borrow money" from the goddess' treasury. In recent years, the turnout has amounted over 100,000 per year. There was an interesting story that when the Japanese army invaded Hong Kong during the Second World War, they bombarded the Hung Hom district to destroy the Whampoa Docks. The buildings there were nearly all destroyed, however, the Temple stood firmly. Worshippers believe the goddess provided protection for it . The Kwun Yum Temple was built in 1872 and has been managed by the Chinese Temples Committee since 1919. The Temple has been renovated recently and is now visited by even more people.

The Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa

The Whampoa Flagship is the landmark of Whampoa Gardens. The Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa developed around the Whampoa Flagship, comprising a unique combination of theme worlds, has become one of the largest shopping and entertainment centres in Kowloon. The theme worlds offer a multitude of shopping, dining and entertainment facilities amidst a cheerful carnival atmosphere. The colourful and fascinating street decorations, the broad pavements and the palm trees along the roads will certainly attract your attention and make you forget anything about home. There are uniquely designed and air-conditioned shuttle buses taking you through the theme worlds free of charge. Come visit the Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa and enjoy shopping here right now!

The Harbourfront Promenade

The promenade is located at the seafront next to the Hung Hom ferry piers. At the moment, it is only a medium-sized facility attached to the Harbour Plaza Hotel. However, when the Hung Hom Bay Reclamation is completed, this promenade will be linked with the existing seafront promenade in Tsimshatsui East. Locals and tourists in particular, will certainly enjoy the scenic view of Victoria Harbour from the promenade. Come visit the promenade at night and you will see the charm of this "Pearl of the Orient".

The Whampoa Gourmet Place

Situated at Phase 8 of the Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa, the Whampoa Gourmet Place brings many good restaurants offering local cuisines and includes restaurants serving Szechuan dan-dan noodles, wanton noodles and the Guangdong barbecue food.