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Hong Kong, named after Xiangjiang River, is located at the southeast end of China, adjacent to Guangdong Province, just south of the Tropic of Cancer, with a total area of1110 square kilometers, consisting of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories and more than 260 outer islands. After the Opium War, British colonists ruled Hong Kong for more than 90 years, and officially returned to People's Republic of China (PRC) on 1 July, 19971day. After the reunification, Hong Kong became a special administrative region of People's Republic of China (PRC). Under the principle of "one country, two systems", it still enjoys a high degree of autonomy and has its own independent currency, laws and customs. Hong Kong has a strong sense of modernization, and its economy, communication, science and technology, transportation, life and entertainment are all at the forefront of the world's development level.

Hong Kong is one of the regions with high population density in the world. According to1population statistics at the end of 1998, there are more than 6.8 million people in Hong Kong, 96% of whom are from China. Chinese and English are the official languages, and Cantonese is the most common dialect. Most young people in Hong Kong, especially employees in shops and hotels, can speak fluent English and Mandarin.

Hong Kong has a subtropical climate. It is spring from March to mid-May, with humid and foggy weather and an average temperature of 23℃. From late May to mid-September, it is summer, hot and humid, with the temperature as high as 33℃ and the average temperature of 28℃. It is autumn from late September to1early February, with sunny weather and an average temperature of 23℃. 1Mid-February to late February is winter, with cool weather and average temperature 17℃.

Hong Kong is a world-famous international metropolis. Due to its superior geographical location and the continuous injection of international capital, it has developed into a world financial and trade center, and its gold foreign exchange market, deep-water free port and entrepot trade have become an important part of international commerce. Hong Kong is also the most popular tourist destination in Asia. Its foreign exchange income, the number of tourists and the per capita consumption of tourists all rank in the forefront of the world tourism market and become a tourism hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

Although Macao is small in size, its tourism industry is very developed, and there are many parks with their own characteristics.

1) Da Sanba memorial archway

There are many western-style Catholic churches in Macao, among which St. Paul's church is the oldest and most famous, and people are used to calling it "the three big buses". St Paul's Church was built in 1637, which was the largest Catholic church in the east at that time. Located on the hill near Daba Street in Macau, this scenic spot is a relic of the front wall of St. Paul's Church and a scenic spot in Macau. This church has an indissoluble bond with fire. From the embryonic form to the only remaining former archway, it has experienced three fires and been built again and again, witnessing the history of Macao. 1835 65438+1On the evening of October 26th, St. Paul's Church was destroyed by fire, leaving only the front wall. Because its shape is similar to the traditional memorial archway in China, it is named "Big March 8th Monument Square".

When visiting the St. Paul archway, you should not only appreciate the majestic front wall, but also ponder over the exquisite relief on the wall and its significance. Step by step from the top of the archway, there is a tall cross, which is divided into three layers. There is a bronze statue of 1 in each niche, which was cast by Macau Gun Factory in the early years. Under the cross is a bronze statue of 1 dove, which is said to represent the Holy Spirit. The statue is surrounded by stone carvings of the sun, moon and stars, symbolizing the moment when the Virgin is pregnant. Under the bronze pigeon is a statue of 1 baby Jesus.

Now, the Sao Paulo archway has become one of the symbols of Macao, and it is also a must-see place for tourists to visit Macao. Many Macao people like to leave wedding photos here as a souvenir when they get married.

2) Macau maritime museum

Maritime museum, Macau was founded on 1987. The museum exhibition building introduces the main maritime activities in this area through the following themes:

-Fishing methods and traditional fishing boats in southern China.

-Science, technology and transportation

-Navigation history of Portugal and China.

There are not only China dragon boats in the exhibition, but also ancient Portuguese three-masted boats. The video not only introduces the difficult course of Portuguese da Gama to open a route to India, but also introduces the contribution of Zheng He's seven voyages to the West to navigation.

3) Mazuge

Mazu Pavilion is commonly known as Tianhou Palace. According to legend, Mazu was originally named Maureen. He was born in Putian City, Fujian Province. He always helps the poor and is ready to help others. He was admired by people for saving the ocean and built a temple to worship him. For thousands of years, Macao people have shaped her into a compassionate, loving, respectable and amiable Haibao, calling her "Mazu". The cultural relationship between Macao and Mazu goes back to ancient times. There are temples dedicated to Mazu in Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island and Luhuan, and all of them have a history of over 100 years. Mazu Pavilion was built in 1488, with a history of more than 500 years. Mazu Pavilion is surrounded by mountains and seas, with towering ancient trees and beautiful scenery. This is a must-see for many tourists. In Mazuge, cigarettes are around all year round, and many good men and women kowtow and pray here. Every year, the Spring Festival and Mazu's birthday are on March 23rd of the lunar calendar, which is the peak time of Mazu Pavilion incense. Since midnight on New Year's Eve, many kind men and women have come here to worship and pray. Inside and outside the temple, it is very lively. Before and after the birthday, a shed will be built in front of the temple as a temporary stage to stage a drama about God and the Soviet Union.

4) St. Lawrence Church

Located in St. Lawrence Church Street, it is a famous cathedral in Macao, covering a wide area. St Lawrence Church was founded in 1560, during which it was rebuilt many times. The painting decoration of 1979 adds luster to this ancient church. There are two rows of stone steps in front of the church, full of style. The left and right bell towers stand side by side. One is a clock that tells the time, and the other is a bronze clock that shakes and rings during mass in the church. The roof of the church is Chinese-style golden tiles, and ancient chandeliers are hung in the sanctuary, which is grand and solemn, and the decoration is full of oriental colors, simple and interesting.

5) Lu Lianruo Park

Located in the middle of Macao Peninsula, it is the only park in Hong Kong and Macao with Suzhou garden charm. The park covers an area of only 5.4 hectares, but the scenic spots are evenly distributed and scattered. This park is famous for its smallness, beauty and elegance. There are exquisite rockery rocks in the park. Running water falls from the top of the rockery, forming a five-fold waterfall. The pool is as bright as a mirror, the lotus is graceful, and weeping willows are in Chi Pan, which constitutes a colorful three-dimensional painting. It is also one of the important locations of Hong Kong costume drama.

6) Baigechao Park

The park covers a vast area with overlapping mountains, lush ancient trees and flowers everywhere. There is a famous "Jiashimei Cave" in the park. Jia, a Portuguese poet, came to Macau more than 400 years ago and finished the famous Portuguese epic "Portuguese Spirit" in a cave in the park. Built in 1990, the Memorial Sun Yat-sen Municipal Park, located on the bank of Ap Chung in Green Island, is the largest park in Macau. There are bronze statues of Sun Yat-sen, pavilions, artificial lakes, curved bridges, bird world, health trails, children's playgrounds, greenhouses and other equipment in the park. The Erlong Throat Park, Snail Park, Nanwan Garden, victory gardens and Huashi Gudagama Park in Macau all have their own characteristics.

7) Commemorating Sun Yat-sen Municipal Park

Located on the Yachong River in Qingzhou, it was built at 1990. It is the largest park in Macao, with a bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen, pavilions, artificial lakes, curved bridges, bird world, health trails, children's playgrounds and greenhouses.

8) Fort Wang Xia

It is located on the beautiful Wangsha Mountain and was built in 1849. After the battery was changed to a non-Portuguese military camp in Macao, the valley was named "Nigger Mountain". After the cancellation of the Macao Garrison, the military camp remained deserted and vacant until it was transformed into a tourism school in the 1980s, which was under the jurisdiction of the tourism department of the Macao government. The purpose of establishing Tourism College is to improve the professional level and quality of Macao tourism talents. At present, the school has several teaching buildings and a well-equipped hotel to receive distinguished guests.

9) Magdeburg

Also known as San Diego Fort, it is located at the western end of Xiwan Bay and has a history of more than 350 years. The Macao government built a battery before 1622 to defend the entrance channel of Macao. In the castle, there is a small Catholic church called St. Jacob's Church. There are exquisite statues of St James and tile portraits of the Virgin Mary Ma Di and Queen Isabella in the church. 198 1 year, the old castle was converted into a San Diego hotel, but it still maintained its original characteristics. Cultural relics such as city walls, tunnels and churches are combined with Portuguese-style design. The hotel is divided into four floors. Between the buildings on each floor, the path is connected with the cloister. White exterior walls and red roofs stand out in the green mountains.

10) Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

It is located in retro street, next to the Universal Hotel, and it is a building with Muslim color. Dr. Sun Yat-sen built this apartment as his home in 19 18, and then rebuilt it. 1958 was renamed "Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall". The furnishings of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall are all cultural relics and furniture used by Sun Yat-sen when he was a marshal in Guangzhou, and articles used when he was practicing medicine in Macao. On one side of the museum is the garden where Mr. Sun liked to sit before his death. Now there is a bronze statue of the founding father and the four characters "The world is for the public" for tourists to watch.

1 1) Our Lady of Roses

Also known as Banzhangtang or Domino Church, it was founded in 1687. It was founded by Catholic priests of the Ming Yi Society when they first arrived in Macao, and has a history of 400 years. The church was rebuilt in 1828, and today's spectacular scale comes from this. Banzhangtang is dedicated to the Virgin of Flora, a god worshipped by the Portuguese. There are many interesting oil paintings and statues in the hall, especially the statue of Jesus Christ, from which we can see the religious and artistic characteristics of ancient Spain. The church is usually open in the afternoon. You can ring the doorbell first, then enter through the nearby gate, and then bypass a long corridor to enter the shelter. There is a small museum behind the shelter, which contains early famous sculptures and relics left by St. Paul's Cathedral.

12) Guandi Temple

Located near Notre Dame, it was built in 1750. The temple is small in scale, dedicated to Guandi, and the statue is beautifully carved.

13) Notre Dame Church

Bishop Hill Chapel is located at the top of Xiwangyang Mountain, also known as the Church of Our Lady on the Cliff, which was built in 1622. 1892, after the nearby castle was demolished, Notre Dame de Paris was gradually expanded and rebuilt in 1835, becoming today's grand scale.

In Notre Dame de Paris, there is a marble statue of the Virgin Mary, with hands folded and facing the sea. It looks very kind.

14) Jiamo Park

Located on a hill near Notre Dame de Jamo. In this European park, there are paths covered with climbing grass, flowers can be seen everywhere, and there is a small zoo for raising animals such as monkeys. There is a winding path in the park, surrounded by exquisite low walls, extending to the seaside, where neat fig trees stand side by side with the houses in the early 20 th century.

15) Fusaiji

Also known as Kannonji, it is the largest and most extensive temple in Macau. This rare Buddhist temple complex in Hong Kong and Macao preserves many precious cultural relics. The hall is magnificent, and the incense in it is flourishing.

16) Lianfeng Temple

It is one of the famous temples in Macao, where many gods are enshrined. It was also the foothold of Qing officials when they visited Macao. Lin Zexu came to Macao to ban smoking and met with Australian and Portuguese officials on the case of Lianfeng Miaotai. At present, a stone statue of Lin Zexu stands in front of the temple to commemorate his glorious history of reviving national prestige in Macao.

17) Songshan fort

Located at the highest point in Macau, it was built at 1638. Because the fortress overlooks the whole of Australia, its main function is to defend against foreign enemies and serve as an observation station.

Taiwan Province Province is the largest island in China, including Taiwan Province Island and 2 1 subsidiary islands such as Lan Yu Island, Lvdao Island and Gouyu Island, as well as 64 islands of Penghu Islands, of which Taiwan Province Island covers an area of 35,873 square kilometers. At present, the so-called Taiwan Province Province also includes Jinmen and Mazu Islands near the mainland, with a total area of 36,006 square kilometers, which is the "multi-island province" of China. Taiwan Province Island is long from north to south and narrow from east to west. The longest from north to south is 394 kilometers, and the widest from east to west is 144 kilometers, showing a spindle shape.

Another famous name of Taiwan Province Province is Formosa, which is transliterated from the Portuguese word Formosa, meaning "beautiful island". Taiwan Province Province has been the sacred territory of China since ancient times, and it is called Penglai, Yingzhou, Yizhou and Ryukyu in ancient China literature. Since the Three Kingdoms period, Taiwan Province Province has been gradually developed and managed, and was formally established in 1885 (the 11th year of Guangxu reign of Qing Dynasty). The beautiful and rich island of Taiwan Province Province is known as the "Treasure Island of the Motherland".

Treasure Island Taiwan Province Province is a rare tropical "mountain island" in the world. Except for the plains on the west coast, the rest of the island is high mountains. Known as the "roof of Taiwan Province Province", Taitung Mountain, Central Mountain and Yushan Mountain are 3,997 meters above sea level. The most famous is Alishan, which is a symbol of the beautiful scenery in Taiwan Province Province.

Taiwan Province Strait is the main artery of China's north-south maritime traffic and the famous Far East maritime corridor. Together with miaodao islands, Zhoushan Islands and Hainan Island, it forms the "Great Wall" at sea, which is a natural barrier along the southeast coast of China. Known as the "southeast lock key" and "seven provinces barrier".

Important data and landscape

Abbreviation: Taiwan Province.

Geographical location: Taiwan Province Province is located on the continental shelf along the southeast coast of China, bordering the Pacific Ocean in the east and the Ryukyu Islands in the northeast, about 600 kilometers apart; South of bashi channel, about 300 kilometers away from the Philippines; It faces Fujian across the Taiwan Province Strait in the west, with the narrowest point 130 km. It is an important transportation hub for China's maritime links with countries in the Pacific region.

Area: The total area is 36,006 square kilometers, and the island area of Taiwan Province Province is 35,873 square kilometers.

Population: 22.28 million

Ethnic group: Han nationality accounts for about 98% of the total population; Ethnic minorities account for 2%. Ethnic minorities are divided into 9 ethnic groups, including Ami, Atayal, paiwan, Bunun, Beinan, Rukai, Cao, Yami and Yi. They live in different areas of the province.

Division: Taipei and Kaohsiung are two "hospitals directly under the central government", while Taichung, Tainan, Keelung, Hsinchu and Chiayi are five "provincial cities", and Taipei, Yilan, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Taitung, Hualien and so on.

Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Mormonism, Islam, Hinduism, etc.

Landscape: Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Yangming Mountain, Beitou Hot Spring, Tainan Chikan Tower, Beigang Mazu Tempel, etc.