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Stanley is China
Hong Kong
A scenic town in the south, located
Repulse Bay
Of the East,
Shek O
The West, full of exotic flavor.
Stanley is a famous tourist attraction in Hong Kong, but also a place with a unique history. It was a British military outpost. It was
Hong Kong Island
The administrative center.
The most distinctive feature of Stanley is that it is full of antique and harmonious style of Chinese and Western culture. There are sunny beaches, unique architecture and shopping and eating centers, and it is a good place for sightseeing and leisure. Stanley is not only a shopping destination for tourists, but also a frequent visitor for locals. Stanley shops have a large number of
Silk quality
Clothes, sportswear and
jeans
. There are also many bars and restaurants, and it is very pleasant to sit on the beach with a drink and a view. Stanley used to be a small, sparsely populated village with tigers (tiger skins can be seen at the village's Tin Hau Temple)! Today, it has become the residence of Hong Kong's wealthy businessmen, and countless luxury buildings continue to appear.
Hong Kong's maximum security prison is also here.
Visitors to Stanley, the first to go to Stanley market. In addition to wandering around shopping, Stanley's restaurant and bar area is also a place for tourists to stay. Many Western restaurant dishes are a combination of Chinese and Western styles. Most of the bars here are semi-open-air, and on fine days, you can sip a cold beer with a few friends and enjoy the beautiful
Stanley bay
Ocean view, relaxing time together.
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- Chinese name
- Stanley
- Foreign name
- Stanley
- Geographical position
- Located on Stanley Peninsula, Southern District, Hong Kong Island, east of Repulse Bay and west of Shek O [12]
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket price
- No admission required
- Famous scenic spot
- Tin Hau Temple , Murray House
- Suggested play time
- 3-4 hours
- Good season for play
- September - February of the following year
Stanley has been here since ancient times
Hong Kong Island
One of the main settlements. Important local Chronicles of Ming Dynasty
Yue Da Ji
"Has been marked with the name of Stanley.
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In the first census conducted by the British in May 1841, more than 2,000 of the 3,650 indigenous inhabitants of Hong Kong Island lived in the Stanley area. When in 1842 Hong Kong became
British colony
, while
Ciudad Victoria
Before its completion, Stanley was the administrative centre of Hong Kong Island. Although the administrative centre was later changed to the Central and Upper Wan district of Hong Kong Island, Stanley remained one of the predominantly British residential areas.
Stanley is also a military stronghold. During the Qing Dynasty, there was already a camp named Stanley Flood in Stanley. Hong Kong was established at Wong Ma Kok during the British colonial period in the 1930s to guard against Japanese invasion
Stanley barracks
. During the construction of the barracks, the Hong Kong Government built eight bungalows on Stanley Street to accommodate the indigenous residents, because the original site and nearby Hakka farmers were living there.
The Battle of Hong Kong
In the meantime,
British forces in Hong Kong
Attacked by the Japanese at Stanley. Hong Kong was white during Japanese rule
Concentration camp
.
World War II
after
Hong Kong heavy light
The Hong Kong government executed at least 22 Japanese war criminals in Stanley. The former British barracks in Stanley were removed after the handover of Hong Kong
Chinese People's Liberation Army
Use.
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As Hong Kong under British rule
Specimen seal
And the lower half of the Hong Kong Emblem representing Hong Kong
A Qun leads the road map
It happened in Stanley. The British troops landed at Stanley when they first arrived on Hong Kong Island. They were led to the Central Sheung Wan area of Hong Kong Island by a female indigenous resident, Chan Qun, who led them as they passed through Hong Kong Village
Hakka
In the answer, it was learned that "Hong Kong" was the record, and thus became the general term for the whole island.
The Southern District is located in the south of Hong Kong Island, facing the South China Sea, and covers an area of 4,000 hectares, accounting for almost half of Hong Kong Island. Dongqi County
Big Wave Bay
, till the west
Pok Fu lam
, include
Shek O
,
Tai Tam
, Stanley,
Chung Hom Kok
, Repulse Bay,
Wong Chuk hang
, Aberdeen,
Ap Lei Chau
Etc. According to the 2006 census, the southern District had a population of about 290,000.
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Stanley Street
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Stanley Hill Road
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Stanley Beach Road
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Jute Angle diameter
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Stanley Gap Road
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Camery Road
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Stanley New Street
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Tung Tau Wan Road
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Stanley is one of the main tourist attractions in Hong Kong. Therefore, the focus of its economic development lies in the development of tourism.
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feature
In Hong Kong, because of the narrow land and the large number of people, although there are many places with broad views, you can see either buildings or cars.
Stanley is located in the south of Hong Kong Island, half of the island is gentle
landslip
Into the
Pacific
In the morning and evening, regardless of the beautiful scenery here wins a chip. There is a beautiful metaphor about the origin of Stanley's name, it is said that once there was a huge tree in this small fishing village
kapok
Trees, whenever kapok blooms,
Look out
It is like a red wooden pillar, so people around the village are named Stanley. Over the past few decades, Stanley has become a well-known seaside resort.
More than half of the tourists and locals who come to Stanley come to Stanley market. In fact, the goods sold in Stanley Market are only garments,
jeans
,
Tourist goods
Antiques and so on, similar to the other parts of the city, only slightly cheaper. When shopping here, you can bargain boldly, like in many mainland cities
smallwares
The trading market is mediocre, very good
intimacy
. If the eye is good will Amoy, here can also buy genuine American jeans, style and texture are good, I do not know how much cheaper than the outside clothing store. Stanley is a great place to choose
souvenir
Bring home, good quality and low price has basically become the slogan of Stanley market. Stanley has a very quiet and beautiful bay, compared with shallow bay, the latter obviously represents noble luxury, while Stanley is much more civilian, here the beach will hold a large Dragon Boat Festival every year
Dragon boat race
The audience is like a cloud. Stanley's bar takes the small route, and
LAN Kwai Fong
Compared, the atmosphere is not bad at all, the price is affordable. In addition, the Western restaurant here is a combination of Chinese and Western dishes, with fishing port flavor, quite a style.
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Main beach
(Stanley Main Beach)
Stanley Main Beach
That's the beach part, where the scenery is beautiful, with fine golden sand everywhere, blue sky and water reflecting the sky, it's a good thing to enjoy a sunny beach. Holidays are especially lively, and most people love to play there and make sand and various water activities. Can enjoy at noon
sunbathe
Walking on the beach at dusk is also pleasant. And the annual Dragon Boat Festival, more
Dragon boat race
Appreciation, to a certain extent
Chinese festival
Color.
(Tin Hau Temple)
Tin Hau Ancient Temple is located
Stanley Street
According to research, it has a history of more than 600 years and is one of the oldest Tin Hau Temples in Hong Kong. The Tin Hau Temple is dedicated
Queen of Heaven
The temple, originally built by fishermen for calm seas, has been repaired many times and still retains its original appearance, and has become one of the tourist attractions. Tourists from all over the world will come to Stanley once for peace of mind.
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marketplace
(Stanley Market)
Stanley Market is one of the most important places to visit in Stanley, because there are stalls and shops selling all kinds of goods, and there are many traditional Chinese arts and crafts for sale, as well as antiques, antiques and antiques.
Rattan articles
Painting and calligraphy, silk clothes and cloth, more modern items are
sportswear
Install,
postcard
Let's wait. Definitely a good place to buy letters and souvenirs.
plaza
Stanley Square is divided by
Shopping center
,
Murray House
And the open square of leisure square composition. Stanley Square is the traffic hub of Stanley. You will first get off the bus here
When you arrive at the shopping centre part, you must not think that this is the famous Stanley Market, which is a small shopping mall with several storeys, mainly Hong Kong-style restaurants and shops, very different from Stanley Street and Stanley Plaza.
Shopping center
Stanley Shopping Centre is located in Stanley Square,
Height of building
On the fifth floor, there is a newly completed shopping mall, which is a good place to buy goods. this
Purchasing center
The most special feature is the all-weather design everywhere, where visitors can enjoy the stunning scenery of Stanley while shopping.
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Food hot spot
There is a BBQ area at Stanley Main Beach. Visitors can have a BBQ dinner party at sunset in the charming scenery. Enjoy the delicious BBQ while enjoying the night view. If you don't like barbecue, there are a variety of restaurants nearby, some British, some Chinese,
Mediterranean
Formal sum
Vietnam
Style, etc., each has a certain level, guaranteed to make you full of food. In the evening, you can also go to the nearby bar to drink and have fun.
avenue
Stanley Street gathers a lot of bars and tea houses, there is also known as "bar street", there are many bars side by side, it is like arriving in the United States
Long Island
Like, full of exotic customs, no wonder to attract tourists from all over the sightseeing, is a good place to eat, drink and have fun. Special restaurants from various countries gather, Western restaurants and bars are lively, and the guests are almost all foreigners. A restaurant sign, plate,
Liquor license
, mostly written in English. Stanley Sui
island
South District
, full of small town style.
Murray House
Murray House map
Matters needing attention
one The sun is very hot in Stanley, it is recommended to bring sunscreen,
Sun umbrella
And hats, lest
sunburn
. two The people of Stanley mainly communicate in Cantonese, and the general population also understands Mandarin.
Three. The shops in the market are open during the New Year. Four. All shopping in the market is negotiable. Stanley Square Shopping Centre is not negotiable.
Five. There is an additional charge for restaurants in Murray House.
MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D or
Middle Ring
Station Exit A walk to Central (
Exchange Square
Bus Terminal take bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66, 260 at
Stanley Square
Off the station
. From Mong Kok and other places, you can take the MTR
Central station
Under the
switch-back
Take bus number 6. Walk from MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit B
Teng lung street
Transfer to Line 40
minibus
.
North Point Ferry Bus Terminal
Take the 63 and 65 buses
Note: Line 63 is only available from Monday to Saturday and Line 65 is only available on Sundays and holidays
In Repulse Bay, you can take bus 6, 6A, 6X, 63, 65, 66, 73, 260, 973 and minibus 40 to Stanley. Basically, the bus to Stanley will pass through Repulse Bay.
Stanley
