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Hong Kong's 1,110 square kilometres pack astonishing diversity
mountains, verdant forests, wetlands, beaches, islands,
spectacular rock formations, scenic country parks, rural villages,
farming areas, and marsh lands rich in flora and fauna.

Haw Par Mansion Tai Kwun
v Built in the 1930s by “Tiger Balm v The revitalised Central Police
King” Aw Boon Haw. Station compound, Tai Kwun –
v Featuring an eclectic Centre for Heritage and Arts, is a
architectural style fusing Western new cultural hub in Hong Kong.
and Chinese cultures, the v Rich history – built in the mid-19th
mansion and its private garden century.
were revitalised into “Haw Par v The 13,600 square metre complex
Music” to promote Chinese has 16 heritage buildings, including
and Western music training and the former Central Police Station,
programmes. Central Magistracy and Victoria Country and marine parks Amazing Geopark
Prison. v About 40% of the territory of Hong v Natural geological gallery of
v Won the top Award of Kong has been designated as the Hong Kong UNESCO Global
country parks and special areas.
Excellence in the UNESCO Geopark features world class geo-
Asia-Pacific Awards v 24 country parks and 22 heritage and spectacular landforms
shaped by tectonic activities,
for Cultural Heritage special areas dedicated to weathering and erosion.
Conservation (2019). conservation, education and
recreation. v Member of the Global Geoparks
v 6 marine parks and 1 marine Network. #DIVERSE
reserve covering 4,050 hectares v Visitor facilities, boat and land
of Hong Kong's sea area. tours available.

In Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, visitors can explore the
Old Town Central walks offer a glimpse into unique tourism fascinating story of our planet over millions of years, from the
hotspots in Central and Sheung Wan districts. The five self-guided Devonian Period 400 million years ago, traversing the Jurassic
walking routes highlight historical and architectural landmarks, arts and Cretaceous Periods when dinosaurs roamed the earth, to the
and culture, dining outlets and lifestyle boutiques.
Ice Age and the era when the climate turned warm.

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