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November 21, 2001 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Hong Kong Packing Round 1. In 1997 this country gave Hong Kong back to China. BRITAIN 2. In Hong Kong most people speak CANTONESE as their native language. 3. A collection of geomantic principles "feng shui" literally means WIND and water. 4. On Hong Kong's south side in Aberdeen many people live or work on junks. What are junks? BOATS 5. The island of Lantau is home to Po Lin monastery which features a giant bronze BUDDHA. 6. Hong Kong is not cheat to visit so carry plenty of Hong Kong DOLLARS with you. Picture of city and bay Departure Round 1. Be sure to try Dim SUM if you get peckish around lunch time. 2. Hong Kong expects a big jump in tourism when it opens DISNEYLAND in 2005. 3. Hong Kong's film industry burst onto the scene in the 1970's with this Kung Fu star. BRUCE LEE 4. Hong Kong is divided into four main areas including all of the following except MACAU. 5. This sport really took off in Hong Kong after Lai-san won an Olympic medal in 1996. "WINDSURFING Picture of long trail with trees On Tour Round 1. Check out OCEAN Park on Hong Kong Island if you're into thrill rides. 2. Kaidos, sampans and walla wallas are forms of TRANSPORT you can find in Hong Kong. 3. The island of Lantau is home to Hong Kong's longest BEACH. 4. The Chungking MANSIONS are a group of 80 guest houses best known for their seediness. 5. The words "Hong Kong" mean FRAGRANT HARBOR. 6. Shui Tau in the new territories is notable because the village is WALLED. 7. If you get tired of walking step onto Hong Kong's hillside ESCALATOR link. Picture of hillside and bay 8. The Hong Kong convention center features a seven story WINDOW. 9. The new territories are home to Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's HIGHEST PEAK. 10. The British first took control of Hong Kong following the OPIUM War. 11. Shenzhen is the border town between Hong Kong and this Chinese province. GUANGDONG 12. You should pick up a/an OCTOPUS card if you plan on using Hong Kong's mass transit railway. Bonus question 1 Who designed the Bank of Hong Kong tower, one of Hong Kong's largest skyscrapers? I.M. PEI Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where Hong Kong is located. Area 5 Picture of a suspension bridge Slide Show 1. A great view of Hong Kong awaits atop Victoria Peak. A MALL also sits here. 2. You can get away from the crowds on the MACLEHOSE Trail, Hong Kong's longest. 3. The oddly named REPULSE Bay is one of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. 4. The 1.36-mile-long TSING MA Bridge is the world's longest two deck suspension bridge. |