Hong Kong colonial history sightseeing points

Hong Kong became the British colony in 1842.

 

This post is going to show you the sightseeing points at Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories with the colonial history.

• Stanley, Hong Kong Island
• Kowloon Walled City Park, Kowloon
• Tai Po Man Mo Temple, the New Territories

To visit the Hong Kong colonial history sightseeing points easily, you can book the easy Hong Kong private tours.

Fully vaccinated Frank the tour guide looks forward to showing the history of his hometown to clients.

Stanley, Hong Kong Island

When British colonized Hong Kong Island in 1842, they chose Stanley as the town center and barracks.

Now, the Old Stanley Police Station (a supermarket now), Stanley Post Office and Stanley Military Cemetery show the colonial history to travelers.

 

Travelers can still go shopping and dining at the Murray House and take local ferry at the Blake Pier.

 

They were built in the early colonial era and relocated to Stanley from Central.

Travelers can take Citybus route No 6 or 6A to go to Stanley from Central (browse bus route details here).

 

 

To go shopping at and see history of Stanley easily, travelers can book the easy half day Hong Kong Island private tour…

 

5: “Very knowledgeable and insightful guide…”

Patrick Quinn(Toursbylocals) from the US

11 Jan 2019

5Review: Touring Very knowledgeable and insightful guide and well organized to see the most we could in our half day tour.(Browse private tour page)

Frank’s response: Thank you for your five stars rating, Patrick! If you just have 4 hours time and want to visit the major highlights of Hong Kong easily, Hong Kong Island Highlights private car tour is the best choice for you! You can visit the Victoria Peak, Aberdeen and Stanley Market easily during your own private car tour! (Message Frank to plan YOUR private tour)

 

Kowloon Walled City Park, Kowloon

In 1847, Chinese officials built a new town, Kowloon Walled City, with thick wall and big cannons to better defend Kowloon Peninsula against the British Army on Hong Kong Island.

 

British Army occupied the fortress-like walled city in 1899 and expelled the Chinese officials and soldiers.

Although China was unable to hold the walled city anymore, the Hong Kong Colonial Government did not manage the area after the retreat of British Army.

 

It was because the area was still under the rule of China according to the treaty between China and Britain.

The area gradually became a big squatter area with 500 unauthorized buildings housing 50,000 residents!

 

Today travelers can visit the redeveloped and beautiful Kowloon Walled City Park.

 

It takes about 20 mins walk to go to Kowloon Walled City Park from Sung Wong Toi MTR Station Exit B3.

To learn the history, experience local culture and see the nice garden easily, you can book the easy Kowloon private tour programme.

 

5: “Frank overflows with enthusiasm for his home city and is a super tour guide…”

Warren Rogers (Toursbylocals) from the US

22 Oct 2018

5 Review: Superior knowledge! Frank overflows with enthusiasm for his home city and is a super tour guide. Great tour!!(Browse private tour page)

Frank’s response: Thank you very much, Warren! We like offering Kowloon cultural Highlights private car tour to clients. The tour program covers Chinese culture, local religious belief, local snack, great city view, a short walk in the public housing estate etc. The tour shows travelers the daily life and Chinese background of Hong Kong citizens in the former British colony and vibrant international city! (Message Frank to plan YOUR private tour)

 

Tai Po Man Mo Temple, The New Territories

British Army expelled the Chinese officials in Kowloon Walled City as the officials could not appease the restive native people in the New Territories.

The indigenous people were afraid of the British takeover of the New Territories in 1899.

So the native village elders met at the center of the Tai Po New Market, Man Mo Temple, to discuss and prepare their ill-fated fight against the British Army.

 

They also had a failed negotiation with the representative of the colonial government Henry May in the temple.

 

Travelers can still see the smoky Man Mo Temple and crowded Tai Po New Market today.

 

The railway station, which made the market thrived, has been revitalized to be the Hong Kong Railway Museum.

 

It takes about 30 mins walk to go to Tai Po Man Mo Temple from Tai Po Market MTR Station.

If travelers want to visit Tai Po, you can request Frank the tour guide to fine-tune the easy New Territories private tour itinerary for you.

 

5:“ We were looking for something different to do for a day and Frank’s tour was perfect for us…“

Sharan S (Toursbylocals) from the US

9 Mar 2018

5 Review: Frank took us to visit the New Territories. We are seasoned travelers and have visited Hong Kong many times. We were looking for something different to do for a day and Frank’s tour was perfect for us. Having a car and driver made it possible to get from one location to another enabling us to visit many sites. Frank provided interesting commentary and was there to answer all our questions. I would recommend Frank’s New Territories tour to anyone looking to see a different side of Hong Kong. (Browse private tour page)

Frank’s response: Thank you very much, Sharan! Apart from the popular normal city tour options, we have other out of common tourist track private car tour options, e.g. New Territories ‘the land between’ private car tour and Sai Kung seafood lunch private car tour. Private car tour, which makes good use of your time, is the best solution to tour these remote places. You can get a relaxed tour for the different sides of Hong Kong! (Message Frank to plan YOUR private tour)

 

See colonial history and more in Hong Kong private tour easily

To make your Hong Kong colonial history trip easy, travelers can book the easy Hong Kong private tour service.

Apart from history, clients can take the comfortable private car to go to see the amazing view, Chinese culture, locals’ daily life etc.

The full day Hong Kong private tour can help you to visit different attractions with colonial history in one day.

Fully vaccinated Frank the tour guide is eager to serve you in Hong Kong!

For further questions, please contact Frank the tour guide