For most cities around the world, landmark architecture is
indispensible and there is no exception to Hong Kong. Do you know what
Hong Kong's landmark is? This time I will introduce you the Golden
Bauhinia Square.
The
Gold Bauhinia Square, a wide open area in North Wan Chai of Hong Kong,
is of great importance in the handover of Hong Kong and the
establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As we all
known, Hong Kong was controlled by Great Britain as a colony in the
history and considered as "the richest jewel in the British Crown" by
English people. 100 years later, it was finally returned to the People's
Republic of China on 30 June, 1997 and the handover ceremony was held
in the Gold Bauhinia Square. During the ceremony, the forever blooming
Bauhinia statue was sent to Hong Kong as a present from motherland,
commemorating this historic moment in Chinese History.
Forever Blooming Bauhinia Statue
The
forever blooming Bauhinia statue, about 6 meters high, is located near
the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. It looks like a vivid
bauhinia sparking in the sunshine during the day time and a gorgeous
golden jewel in the colorful light effect at night. It is so
spectacular, right? The Gold Bauhinia Square gained its name from it. In
most Hong Kong local people's eyes, it is a typical symbol which
represents Hong Kong Reunification Day. Nowadays, it is frequently
visited by domestic and foreign tourists as an important spot.
Daily Flag Raising Ceremony
Daily flag raising ceremony is a forever highlight in the Golden
Bauhinia Square that will never disappoint you. Yep, daily! The holy
flag rises up at the square during 7:45 and 8:13 every morning, expect
on the first day of each month. Apart from the daily flag raising
ceremony, there are still two other kinds of ceremonies, the enhanced
flag raising ceremony and the special flag raising ceremony. Usually,
the enhanced flag raising ceremony is held on the first day of each
month and the special flag raising ceremony takes place on 1 July and 1
October. Without doubts, the flag-raising party of Hong Kong Police
Officers and the Police Pipe Band will participate in the ceremony,
leaving a great impression to the visitors. You can both witness the
whole process of flag raising ceremony and enjoy some other music
performed by the Police Pipe Band! Get up early and head for the Golden
Bauhinia Square!
Travel Tips
1. The daily flag raising
ceremony may be cancelled due to a bad weather. So we recommend you to
choose a fine day to visit the Golden Bauhinia Square.
2. The most
convenient way to arrive here is to take the subway. (Wanchai MTR Exit
A5). It will take you about 10 minutes to walk to the Golden Bauhinia
Square.
3. The ceremony is held in the morning, please get up early so that you will not miss it.
4. On the second day of Chinese New Year and National Day, there will be a firework show here for you to appreciate. More Hong Kong adventure tours information here.
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