Travel: China - Hong Kong

[LOLMum]

fightingmom:

LOLMum:

Qin Terracotta Warriors Exhibition Hong Kong Museum of History


26 Jul 2012

Wondering what to do with yourself, or the family on these long, hot rainy Hong Kong days? If you are bored of traipsing around  soulless shopping centres or cringe at the idea that Sunday brunch is the highlight of your weekend, then you are in for a treat if you head over to Tsim Sha Tsui to the Hong Kong Museum of History.  From July 25th to November 26th Hong Kong will host a formidable terracotta warriors exhibition called “The Majesty of All Under Heaven: The Eternal Realm of China’s First Emperor” and it’s set to be the best exhibition in Hong Kong this year.

Hi,

We didn't go to the one here ( :oops: didn't know there was one), but dh went to the one in Hk recently.

Entrance fee was $10 (on the day he was here), not too big an exhibit but my bil who is very keen n knowledgable in china history was able to explain things which made the trip enjoyable. Very crowded though and dh said it is better to join the guided tour.

LOLMum,

Is the Terracotta warrior exhibition the same or better than the one held in Singapore ?

[fightingmom]

LOLMum:

fightingmom:

[quote=\"LOLMum\"]Qin Terracotta Warriors Exhibition Hong Kong Museum of History


26 Jul 2012

Wondering what to do with yourself, or the family on these long, hot rainy Hong Kong days? If you are bored of traipsing around  soulless shopping centres or cringe at the idea that Sunday brunch is the highlight of your weekend, then you are in for a treat if you head over to Tsim Sha Tsui to the Hong Kong Museum of History.  From July 25th to November 26th Hong Kong will host a formidable terracotta warriors exhibition called “The Majesty of All Under Heaven: The Eternal Realm of China’s First Emperor” and it’s set to be the best exhibition in Hong Kong this year.

Hi,

We didn't go to the one here ( :oops: didn't know there was one), but dh went to the one in Hk recently.

Entrance fee was $10 (on the day he was here), not too big an exhibit but my bil who is very keen n knowledgable in china history was able to explain things which made the trip enjoyable. Very crowded though and dh said it is better to join the guided tour.

LOLMum,

Is the Terracotta warrior exhibition the same or better than the one held in Singapore ?

[/quote]Thanks for the reply , LOLMum. When the exhibits were here in Singapore last year (between June to Oct 2011) , we brought my dd to the Asian Civilization Musuem to take a look. We were lucky to be able to join the guided tour (only specified days and timing). The guide (one of our locals) was very knowledgeable and passionate so my dd thoroughly enjoyed the whole exhibitions. She went home with souvenirs and went on to learn more about Terracotta and Qin dynasty through the Internet.

If it is the same exhibits, there is this replica half life-sized bronze chariot which is comprised of about 1000 small parts that they flew over from China. It took 4 China shifu to assemble it up. Really spectacular. :salute:

All in all, I find it is really educational.

[verykiasu2010]

nothing beat visiting the real one at its original site with the museum built over it, that is really spectacular


it also proves that more than 2000 years ago China was already very advanced in modern production methodology

[fightingmom]

verykiasu2010:

nothing beat visiting the real one at its original site with the museum built over it, that is really spectacular


it also proves that more than 2000 years ago China was already very advanced in modern production methodology

Yah... Intend to bring my dd there either end this year or next year.

[verykiasu2010]

fightingmom:

verykiasu2010:

nothing beat visiting the real one at its original site with the museum built over it, that is really spectacular


it also proves that more than 2000 years ago China was already very advanced in modern production methodology

Yah... Intend to bring my dd there either end this year or next year.

winter is very cold in that place, and wind is strong. summer is like sauna there

best time is autumn or late spring

[J and J]

dorisp:

Pisceanblues:

[quote=\"dorisp\"]Going HK next mth too.


Where should i visit with a 6 yr old boy other than Disneyland and Ocean Park?

TIA.

Depends on what ur interests and available time but here's some suggestions
- The Peak
- Wetlands Park
- Space Museum
- Railway Museum
- Coastal Defence Museum
- Cheung Chau
- Lamma Island
- Stanley beach

Many tks. Space and Railway Museum sounds interesting.

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Sai Kung area (Hong Kong Geopark) 中國香港世界地質公園

[dorisp]

J and J:

Sai Kung area (Hong Kong Geopark) 中國香港世界地質公園

Thanks J, if you have time, could you share with me more about this place?

Thanks again.

:boogie:

[fightingmom]

verykiasu2010:

fightingmom:

[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]nothing beat visiting the real one at its original site with the museum built over it, that is really spectacular


it also proves that more than 2000 years ago China was already very advanced in modern production methodology

Yah... Intend to bring my dd there either end this year or next year.

winter is very cold in that place, and wind is strong. summer is like sauna there

best time is autumn or late spring[/quote]Thanks, vk2010! Wah ... You sure travel widely! Next time if I am really going Xi'an , i will definitely 请教你！

Sorry everyone... This is :offtopic: , my bad - :clubmyself:

[verykiasu2010]

that is work work work … rather stay at home …

[J and J]

dorisp:

J and J:

Sai Kung area (Hong Kong Geopark) 中國香港世界地質公園

Thanks J, if you have time, could you share with me more about this place?

Thanks again.

:boogie:

http://http//www.geopark.gov.hk/en_geopark2a.html.

The whole Park covers the different parts of HK, you may need to engage local tour agent for some areas. However, if you want to go on your own. Visiting Sai Kung Ferry pier is a good start. There's a lot of seafood restaurant along the coastal areas many tanks with lots of seafood alive, kids will love to see and it's a small town next to the coastal and you can stroll along few \"old streets\". You may find some to the oldies tidbits.

Along the coastal, there are some tour agents who offer short trip tour to visit the island nearby(part of the Geopark). On Sunday, not sure if it operates on weekdays or not.

Other areas, pls check with the websites.