ZG27560304
HISTORY OF HONG KONG, THE: II - 03. IN BETWEEN THE KOWLOON WALLED CITY
The Kowloon Walled-city was built in 1847 by the Qing Government using money donated by officers and gentlemen of Guangdong. Explains why the Qing Government wanted this city built and why it wanted to station soldiers there. Shows the original plan of the walled-city kept in Guangzhou's Sun Yat-sen Library. Shows also remnants of the Longjin Bridge and how it relates to the walled-city. Explains why, after signing "The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory", the British occupied the walled-city which later became a lawless place. Explains also why Sung Wong Toi is a historically significant monument.
DVD
30 minutes
2011
USD 500.00