Since 1960s, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan Province Province of China and Hongkong in Asia have successively implemented export-oriented strategies, focusing on developing labor-intensive processing industries, and achieved rapid economic development in a short time. The so-called "East Asian model" has attracted worldwide attention, so they are called "Four Little Dragons in Asia".

South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan Province Province and Hongkong all belong to countries or regions with small land area, few industrial and mining resources, but superior geographical location and special relations with western developed countries. Their economic development has some distinctive features:

(1) is growing rapidly. Since 1960s, the average annual growth rate of GNP has approached or exceeded 10%.

(2) exports expanded rapidly. The total export value of Taiwan Province province 1970 is 9 times that of 1960, and 1980 is 3 times that of/kloc-0. The total export volume of Korea 1980 was 534 times that of Korea 1960; The total export volume of Singapore 1980 is more than 20 times that of 1965.

③ Great changes have taken place in the economic structure. The proportion of Korean agriculture in the national economy decreased from 47.4% in 196 1 year to 15% in 1985, and the industrial and mining industries increased from 16.5% to 33.4%. The proportion of agriculture in Taiwan Province Province decreased from 35.7% in 1952 to 1978+02. 1%, and the proportion of industry increased from 17.9% to 40.3%. Hong Kong and Singapore have also changed from entrepot to industrial city.

④ The per capita national income level has increased rapidly.

(5) Unemployment is reduced and income distribution is relatively even. In the 1980s, the unemployment rate in these countries and regions fell below 4%, and the income distribution was more even than that in the United States, Japan and other countries.

Singapore: 1. Sentosa

Located in the south of Singapore Island, half a kilometer away from the city center. This idyllic holiday island, its Malay name means peace and tranquility. It changed from a fishing village to a British base, and later became a holiday island at 1972.

The island is lush, with charming adventure parks, natural trails, museums and historical sites. Keep people away from the hustle and bustle of the city. People who love the sea can enjoy relaxing water activities on the beach. For those who love nature, Sentosa also has natural sidewalks-Dragon Road, Underwater World, Ji Hu Garden, Butterfly Garden and World Insect Museum. In terms of historical attractions, there are Fort Siroso, maritime museum and Vientiane Museum.

In terms of theme parks, there are Neverland, Flame Mountain and Golf Park. The Merlion Tower, which is 37 meters high, allows visitors to overlook the high-rise buildings in the urban area and surrounding islands from Sentosa. The musical fountain dances to the rhythm of the symphony after dark.

Sentosa is managed and developed by Sentosa Development Bureau, which also manages 10 smaller islands, including Guiyu Island, St. John Island, Sister Island and Ghost Island. These islands are a paradise for people who love swimming, diving and fishing.

The island also has its own transportation equipment. Visitors can travel to different destinations by monorail, bus and beach train for free. In addition, there are bicycle rental shops on the island.

2. Singapore Zoo

1973 opened the park, with the concept of openness and tropical forests and lakes as barriers, so that visitors can see clearly without being blocked by iron cages and iron columns. The zoo covers an area of 28 hectares and has collected 250 species of mammals, birds and reptiles, with a total of nearly 3,000 animals. Among the many endangered animals on display are Komodo monitor lizard, sleeping bear, golden monkey and the world's largest gregarious ape.

Visitors can share breakfast with apes in the zoo, or watch four wonderful animal shows every day, which is an unforgettable experience. The animals participating in the performance include primates, reptiles, elephants and sea lions. People can watch pygmy hippos swim underwater, and manatees swim freely in the Caribbean. In the children's world, children can get great happiness from the "Friends of Animals Show". The animals participating in the performance are German Shepherd, Big Shepherd, Civet, Parrot and a flock of sheep.

In addition, there is a garden train to take you to the zoo.

3. Fukang Ningshan

Commonly known as "Yushan" or "Qishan". This hill, which covers an area of 19 hectares and is about 50 meters high, was once the residence of Raffles. 18 19, after Raffles landed at the mouth of the Singapore River, he took a fancy to this hill overlooking the mouth of the Singapore River and built the Governor's House on the top. 1823, he also chose to settle down here.

In fact, the history of Fukang Mountain can be traced back to14th century. According to historical records, this is the seat of the Sultan royal family in the island country of14th century. The last Sultan Hisquin Dasha was buried near the top of the mountain.

At present, there are many cultural relics on the mountain, and new discoveries are made from time to time. The Fukangning Cultural Center on the mountain shows the unearthed cultural relics from14th century to19th century.

During the British colonial period from 1859 to 186 1, forts were also built on the mountain. 1867, the fortress also set up barracks, hospitals and ammunition depots for Indian and European soldiers, which was the main artillery company to defend Singapore in the19th century. /kloc-at the end of 0/9 and the beginning of the 20th century, the ordnance here was useless because of the peaceful situation.

The British army also built an underground command room with an area of 1306 438+00 square meters and a depth of about 9 meters here during World War II in 1939. Behind the current cultural center is the entrance to the tunnel. It is the headquarters of the British garrison in Malaya. After Britain surrendered, it became the headquarters of the Japanese commander Major General Yamashita.

At present, this command room has become an exhibition hall. Many items in the museum, such as wireless phones, tables and chairs, electric lights, etc. , are authentic historical relics. There are 22 rooms in the exhibition hall, including communication room, soldier lounge, password room and commander room. The exhibition hall intends to recreate the history of 56 years ago, so that visitors have the feeling of being there.

There is also a spice garden in a place on the mountain, which is the epitome of the 19 hectare botanical garden, with spices such as cloves and cinnamon. In addition, on the east side of the mountain, the cemetery left over from the colonial era is also well preserved.

4. Mount Faber

Located in the south of Singapore, with a total area of 56.46 hectares. Huibaishan Park on the mountain was built in 1960s and renovated in 1994. After the renovation, Faber Mountain added more infrastructure and redesigned the surrounding landscape.

Huibaishan Park has the following main attractions:

Huabaiding: Huabaiding is as high as105m, which is the highest place in the park. Standing on the white top, you can have a bird's eye view of the south of Singapore. There is a rain tree here, which was planted by 197 1,1.7 for the first arbor day. Along this tree is a multi-storey platform surrounded by flowers and trees. Arrows in different directions are specially designed on the ground of the platform to tell tourists the places and places of interest here. The 16 mural under the observation deck also lets visitors know the history and development of Singapore.

Ocean Village: The main feature of Ocean Village is based on a traditional sailboat. This big ship consists of three parts, namely, a restaurant, a children's playground and a signal station. The surrounding environment is full of tropical garden characteristics. There are three spacious decks on the sailboat, which are suitable for people to get together and hold banquets. In addition, it is also the best place to see Singapore Harbour.

Flower Gallery: There is a flower gallery extending from Baihuaping to Maritime Village. Pedestrians can enjoy birds and flowers in specially designed pavilions, and there is also a "Palm Garden" on the flower aisle for tourists to rest and chat.

Wang Dongting: Located in the low-lying area in the east of mount faber. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of eastern Singapore here. This garden has a fitness area, a wide lawn, a picnic area and a pavilion for tourists to have a bird's eye view of the city.

Cable car pavilion: Two platforms will be built next to the cable car pavilion to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of southern Singapore through binoculars.

5. Kent Hill Park

Covering an area of 47 hectares, formerly known as Opium Mountain, it is one of nature reserves in Singapore. It is a mountain of Asuncion forest and a gathering place for migratory birds. There is an 800-meter-long mountain road in the park, which is a good place for tourists to explore the natural ecology. In addition, there are two ponds, one large and one small, on the back of the mountain. There is an observation deck at the top of the front overlooking the west coast of Singapore. On the left, you can see an island with many oil refineries. On the right, you can see the container terminal.

According to the National Park Service, Kentegang Park is the national park with the most fitness facilities, with 20 different fitness stations for users to choose from. In addition, its rugged terrain often attracts many hikers and nature lovers to visit or hold "treasure hunt" games.

As early as World War II, it was once one of the places where the Malay Legion fought with the Japanese army. 1On February 3rd, 942, the Japanese army18th Division launched an attack on the First Malay Army Corps, the Second British Loyal Army Corps and the 44th Indian Brigade, which were defending this mountain. Many Japanese and Malay soldiers died in this 48-hour struggle. Recently, the Singapore army "adopted" Kentegang Park and became a "military green park". Two M 1 14 howitzers and an AMX- 13 light tank were permanently placed in the park, highlighting the historical and military significance of the park.

6. Merlion Park

The famous Merlion statue in Singapore is located on the banks of the Singapore River, which is a symbol and symbol of Singapore. The statue is 8 meters high and weighs 40 tons. A clear water jet from the lion's mouth was jointly carved by sculptor Mr. Nan Lin and his two children in 1972.

A merlion with a lion's head and a fish sitting on the water wave are designed to combine facts and legends: the lion's head represents the legendary "lion city" Singapore. The fishtail symbolizes the ancient city "Temasek" and represents that Singapore was developed from a small fishing village.

According to ancient records, Singapore was called Temasek in ancient times, and Java means Haicheng. It is said that in the14th century, an ancient Indonesian prince discovered this island. He saw a magical beast here, and later he knew it was a lion. In this regard, the prince named the island "Singapura"-which means Singa City in Sanskrit.

Nowadays, every year, more than one million tourists from all over the world come to Merlion Park to take photos with the world-famous Merlion.

Around the park are Singapore's famous landmark buildings: Binhai Art Center, government building, High Court, Victoria Theatre, Raffles bronze statue and so on. , are all places that tourists must go.

Places of interest in Hong Kong

Cultural and historical relics in Hong Kong are everywhere, including traditional ancestral temples, clan villages in the New Territories and even temples in downtown areas. If you want to feel the architectural features of Hong Kong, you can also take part in the "Roaming of Ancient and Modern Buildings" organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Religious and cultural attractions

Wu Man Temple, Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay and St John's Cathedral on Hong Kong Island; Tomb of Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hou Wang Temple, Kannonji in Tsz Wan Shan and Kowloon Mosque; Wanfo Temple, Chegong Temple, Peng Yingxian Church, Banyuanchun and Daofengshan Christian Church in Sha Tin; Chikurinji, East Putuo and Tin Hau Temple in Tsuen Wan; Qingshan Temple, Qingsongguan Temple and Miaofa Temple in Longmen; Ling Du Temple and Yunfu Fairy Hall in Yuen Long; Sai Kung Buddhist Temple, Ho Chung Tin Hau Temple, Lantau Baolian Temple, Cheung Chau Beidi Temple, Ping Chau Tin Hau Temple, etc.

Folk cultural attractions

Kowloon Castle, Song Cheng, Songwangtai and Li Zhengwu's Tomb in Kowloon; Songyandi and Honglou in Tuen Mun, Zengdawu in Sha Tin, five countries and six villages; Tsuen Wan Sanjian House and Hoi Keng Village House; Tai Defoe in Xintian, Yuen Long, Ji Ching Wai in Jintian, Shuitou Village Historic Site, Cuixing Building, Tang Family in Xiacun; Saigon Shangyao Folk Museum, etc. Hong Kong Island Fort, Lantau Tung Chung Fort, Donglong Island Buddhist Temple and other ancient forts.

A privately run museum.

Maritime museum, Donghua Group of Hospitals Cultural Relics Museum, Baoliangju History Museum, hong kong museum of medical sciences, etc.

Government-run museums

Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Pingshan Tangjia Heritage Museum, Sandonglou Museum, Folk Culture Museum, Hong Kong Film Archive, Hong Kong Art Museum, Tea Ware Heritage Museum, Hong Kong History Museum, Folk Museum, Li Han Tomb Museum, Hong Kong Coastal Defence Museum, Hong Kong Science Museum, Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong Visual Arts Center, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Museum, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Grantham Fire Protection.

Country parks and marine parks

There are 23 country parks and 4 marine parks in Hong Kong, where citizens and tourists can enjoy the charming scenery of nature.

Although Hong Kong is a modern city, about three quarters of the land of 1000 square kilometers is still rural. In order to protect and develop the suburbs, the Hong Kong government has established country parks to protect nature on the one hand and provide rural entertainment and educational facilities for Hong Kong citizens and tourists on the other. Marine parks are built on outlying islands by the sea. At the top of the country park, there are grassy slopes and dense forests. On the seashore of Ocean Park, there are shoals and rocks. Seen from the seaside of marine parks or overlooking the top of country parks, Hong Kong is picturesque with mountains and rivers.

Country parks and marine parks in Hong Kong are free to enter. Among the country parks in Hong Kong, Baxianling Country Park is a famous one. Baxianling is named after eight mountains. This park is one of the most challenging ridge trails in Hong Kong. The best choice is to walk from the pond from north to south to Shaluo Cave, where there are picturesque ancient villages, trees and fields. There is another touching story in Baxianling. 1996 teachers and students from a middle school in hong kong went for an outing in baxianling country park. At that time, some students did not properly handle the fire after the barbecue, which led to mountain fires. Two teachers and a class of students were trapped on the cliff next to the fire. In order to save the students, the two teachers who led the team did not leave until all the students were out of danger. Unfortunately, they are very busy. To commemorate the two teachers, the Hong Kong government built a cattail terrace in Baxianling. Shumputei's name is in memory of two teachers who gave their lives to save lives. There is an introduction to this event in Shunpu Station, and there is a very touching couplet. After watching the cattail terrace, you will feel the warm human touch of Hong Kong.

Among the marine parks, the most famous is tung ping chau Marine Park, where the marine ecology is diverse and the coral community is dense, with more than 60 species of stony corals, more than 130 species of coral fish and more than 100 species of marine invertebrates. In terms of marine plants, there are more than 40 species of seaweed in tung ping chau Marine Park. In its coastal areas, covered with brown, red and green algae beds, it is the highest algae bed in Hong Kong. The water in the park is very clear, and the naked eye can clearly see the corals and fish under the water.

Eight views of Hong Kong

The old eight scenic spots in Hong Kong are: Qishan Spark, Xianqiao No.5 Station, Stanley Chaoyang, Fan Ying in Ap Chau, Songtai Nostalgia, Fu Lin Qujing, Langwan Shuiruan and Carp jathyapple. With the changes of the times, three scenic spots in the old eight scenic spots have been completely changed, while other scenic spots are gradually becoming obsolete. The eight scenic spots in Hong Kong now are:

(1) "Qishan Spark" is the first of the eight scenic spots. Together with the "Xiangjiang Lantern" and "Flying Bridge Night Scene" in the past eight scenes, it refers to the magnificent scenery of Hong Kong Island in the night from the top of Taiping Mountain.

(2) "Dawn in Stanley" refers to the Stanley Peninsula, bathed in thousands of rays of sunshine in the early morning and the rising sun. This scene is also called "Stanley Chaoyang" and "Stanley Chaoyang".

(3) "Shallow Water Danhua" refers to the beautiful spring scenery composed of clear water repulse bay and colorful azaleas.

(4) "Tiger Pagoda" refers to the magnificent landscape of the hexagonal white pagoda facing the sunrise in the courtyard of Tiger Leopard Villa at sunrise.

(5) "Happy hoofbeat" refers to the grand occasion of horse racing in Happy Valley, and the hoofbeat touches the hearts of thousands of horse fans.

(6) "Moonlight at Lei Yue Mun" refers to watching the beautiful scenery of Victoria Harbour in the moonlight at night.

(7) "Sunset" refers to the ruins of Kowloon Castle and the scenery in the afterglow of sunset. With the complete demolition of Kowloon Walled City in recent years, this kind of scenery has become history, replaced by Kowloon Walled City Park (the most complete garden).

(8) "Songtai nostalgia" refers to Songwangtai Park near the former site of Kai Tak International Airport in Hong Kong. It records the last scene of the history of the Song Dynasty, and people's nostalgia for the past here is still rising.