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2015年10月31日 星期六

Five sightseeing points relates to Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka Shing

Five sightseeing points, which relates to Mr Li Ka Shing, the richest man in Hong Kong

Mr Li Ka Shing is the richest man in Hong Kong. Five Hong Kong sightseeing points relates to him.


(1) Cheung Kong Center


The headquarter of Mr Li is architect Cesar Pelli's masterpiece in Central.  

The building design is conventional, which shows the owner's low profile character.  

You can see this skyscraper, which has 68 floors and 268 m, from the Victoria Peak. 




(2) Lamma Island Power Station

From the Victoria Peak, you can also see Mr. Li's power station on the Lamma Island.  

If you want to get closer to the power plant, which has 3 chimneys, and visit Li's wind turbine, you can go hiking on the Lamma Island.





(3) Whampoa Garden 'Ship on the land'


The ship-like building to remember the old dockyard in Mr. Li's property development, Whampoa Garden, is a Japanese style department store.  

After taking the selfie outside, you can enjoy shopping and good food inside.






(4) Hong Kong Golf Club


Mr. Li often plays golf there.  Apart from playing golf with him, you can also go to the Deep Water Bay Beach nearby to enjoy sunbathing, swimming and good food.






(5) Tsz Shan Temple & Goddess of Mercy statue


The Buddhist temple, which is a traditional Chinese wooden architecture, and the statue, which has 76 m and is the second tallest in the world, are donated by Mr. Li.  

You may apply to visit the temple or just see the statue from outside when you are riding bicycle there.






During the private tour in Hong Kong, you can learn more about Mr Li and the city.


Please browse the links with different private tour options.

You can also contact Frank the tour guide for private tour planning.



2013年3月6日 星期三

A Ship on the Land at Whampoa

Whampoa is the ship on the land in Hong Kong

In Kowloon’s Whampoa Garden, you can see a big ship on the land! You may ask: How come?



The history of Whampoa Shipyard


In the past, Hong Kong had the shipbuilding and ship-repairing industry.  

Whampoa Shipyard was even one of the biggest shipyards in Asia.  

It employed more than 4000 workers in the 1900s.


The richest Mr Li Ka Shing built the ship on the land



In the early 1980s, the richest man in Hong Kong, Mr. Li Ka Shing, redeveloped the whole area.  

A department store, i.e. the big ship on the land was built inside the Whampoa Garden for remembering the glorious history of the shipyard and attracting more visitors.



Want to have a easy and enjoyable Kowloon private car tour to visit the ship on the land?  

You may call browse the Kowloon tour webpage or contact Frank the tour guide for help.