Discovering Hong Kong
Chapter 1
How a rocky harbor became a global hub
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Chapter 2
The vibrant blend of Cantonese culture
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Chapter 3
High rises and double deckers
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Chapter 4
The green side of the concrete jungle
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Discovering Hong Kong
Ch 1 · How a rocky harbor became a global hub
Fun Fact
Incense trading origins: Hong Kong's name means 'Fragrant Harbour' because it was once a major port for exporting highly prized agarwood incense across Asia.
Glossary
harbor (noun)
A sheltered area of water deep enough for ships to anchor safely. In 1841, British colonizers chose the island's deep northern waters as a sheltered harbor for trade.
A sheltered area of water deep enough for ships to anchor safely. In 1841, British colonizers chose the island's deep northern waters as a sheltered harbor for trade.
Quiz
In what year was sovereignty of Hong Kong transferred from the United Kingdom back to China?
Quiz
What is the name of the political framework established for Hong Kong after the 1997 handover?