The Blue House - An unforgettable exterior wall color. Savor the stories of life in Hong Kong.

Although there are many fashionable high-rise buildings in Hong Kong, there are also many old buildings, and most of them are hidden in the streets. Over the years, these old buildings have evolved into a variety of new looks. As for the place that HongKongFootprint.com wants to visit this time, it is one of the old buildings in Hong Kong that retains the architectural features of the past.

The "Blue House" named after the color of the exterior wall adds another bright color to the busy Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The "Blue House" was not originally blue, but it was found that only blue paint was left when repairing it in the early years. With no other choice, the entire building's exterior walls were painted blue, and it became a "Blue House".

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Golden Bauhinia Square - A golden Bauhinia sculpture. A famous Hong Kong landmark.

In the square next to the "Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre" stands a large golden sculpture. With a total height of about six meters, this large sculpture looks like a Bauhinia flower blooming brilliantly on granite. Today, HongKongFootprint.com will take you here for a tour.

The golden Bauhinia sculpture is called "The Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture", and the Bauhinia flower in it just represents Hong Kong, which means Hong Kong is prosperous, and its economy is booming and prosperous. Since this large-scale sculpture is placed in the center of the square, the square is also named "Golden Bauhinia Square".

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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - A famous landmark in the city. A great venue for large-scale events.

Hong Kong has been engaged in conference and exhibition business since the 1980s. The place that HongKongFootprint.com will take you to visit this time is not only a striking landmark, but also a major venue for holding conferences and exhibitions. Many international events are held here, adding a lot of vitality to this busy city.

Located in Wanchai, Hong Kong, the "Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre" is located in the most prosperous area of Hong Kong. The entire building is streamlined and shaped like a giant bird flying high in the city. As for the part of the outer wall, a large floor-to-ceiling glass design is used. It can not only introduce natural sunlight, but also allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful view of Victoria Harbour.

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The Jardine Noonday Gun - A ceremony with a history of more than hundred years. Shocking live experience.

Every day at 12:00 noon, next to the "Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter" in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, a deafening cannon sound can be heard, that is, the sound of firing cannon salute. It is said that this tradition of firing cannon salute has a history of more than hundred years, and now, it is introduced by HongKongFootprint.com.

There are several popular theories about the origin of this tradition, but no matter who is right or wrong, the general theory is that as early as the nineteenth century, in order to guard against pirates, the British Jardine Matheson set up a cannon on the seashore. Whenever the boss of Jardine Matheson arrives or leaves the harbour, a cannon salute will be fired for welcome or goodbye purpose. Since then, for some reason, the firing of the cannon salute has become a tradition, and the cannon salute is fired every day at noon. Until now, the ceremony of firing the cannon salute has continued.

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Lin Fa Kung - A fire dragon on the temple. A classical ornate temple.

There are many temples in Hong Kong. Different temples enshrine different deities, and they all have their own characteristics. As for this time, HongKongFootprint.com wants to show you a temple that was built in 1846 and has a history of more than hundred years.

The structure of this temple is very unique. It is not a common square design, but a semi-octagonal shape, which feels similar to the architectural design of a tower. As for the temple gates, they are also located on both sides of the building, which is very different from traditional temple buildings. The decoration in the temple is also very gorgeous, especially the red decorations, which are intertwined with the classical lighting in the temple, which is really impressive.

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