Mbth: Hongkong.

Alias: Pearl of the Orient

Administrative Region Category: Special Administrative Region

Region: China South China

Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.

* * * Resident: Central and Western District of Hong Kong Island.

Telephone area code: +852

Location: Southeast of Pearl River Estuary

Area: about 1, 104 km2.

Population: 6.8 million (2009)

Dialect: Cantonese

Climatic conditions: subtropical monsoon climate

Famous attractions: Victoria Harbour, Disneyland, Ocean Park, etc.

Airport: Hong Kong International Airport

Railway Station: Hung Hom Station

Hong Kong before Colonization

All along, the history books have recorded the history of Hong Kong, mostly from the British colonial rule of Hong Kong.

However, Hong Kong was inhabited by human beings more than a thousand years ago. The most powerful archaeological discovery is the recent discovery of a 5000-year-old (ancient kiln) on Lantau Island, the largest outer island in Hong Kong.

As for the prehistoric Neolithic stone carvings, they are scattered all over Hong Kong. Although the significance of the sculpture and the identity of the creator cannot be verified, it is believed that this safe haven and Tamsui Bay once attracted many ancient people sailing along the Pacific coast to stay here.

About 2000 years ago, in the Han Dynasty, China incorporated Hong Kong into its territory.

The Han Tomb in Lizhengwu, Kowloon was built at this time.

In the14th century, many Cantonese people came to settle in Hong Kong, and some people (Hakkas) moved to Hong Kong from central China.

Many modern Hong Kong people are still paying (rent) to the descendants of the landlords at that time. These ethnic groups are commonly known as (the five major ethnic groups in the New Territories).

According to some earliest historical records, Hong Kong is determined to become an important economic center.

According to official historical records, the army was originally stationed in Tuen Mun and Tai Po to ensure Tolo Harbour. In addition, crane fishermen from eastern Guangdong have also settled in Hong Kong.

/kloc-In the 7th century, the Qing Dynasty entered China. In order to suppress pirates, the Qing court banned people from settling in coastal areas.

Finally, the ban was lifted, and new immigrants settled in Hong Kong one after another, namely (Hakka) or (Hakka).

Hakka people who used to be farmers began to grow rice and tea trees, and also produced Guanxiang and pineapple.

Collect pearls in the interests of the family; Now, Tuen Mun and Tai Po have become two major towns in the New Territories.

Historical evidence of Hong Kong's early lifestyle can be found in some small fishing villages and small granges.

Many of these early villages are still protected by visiting walls, moats and guard rooms.

Opium War and Its Consequences

The arrival of the British involved Hong Kong in world affairs.

/kloc-In the 9th century, British businessmen came to China to trade opium, and exchanged China's silver, silk, tea and spices for a lot of wealth.

The Qing court worried that the people were poisoned by opium and decided to ban the import of opium.

British businessmen were eager to strengthen their position in the port, which was not controlled by the Manchu court, leading to the outbreak of the Opium War (1840- 1842).

Queen Victoria's ship in Britain is very strong, and Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain permanently in the treaty of nanking signed in 1842.

Sir Henry Pottinger was the first British Governor of Hong Kong, and there was a street named after him in Central.