Stories from Kowloon Walled City: From Military Outpost to City of Darkness

Chinese History

• Junior Secondary (Song, Yuan, Qing, and Republic of China)
  • Recount the historical legend of Yang Liangjie and the Hau Wong Temple, connecting it to the historical events of the Song Dynasty’s migration southward.
  • Explain China’s diplomatic predicament in the late Qing Dynasty and the origins of the treaty status of Kowloon Walled City.
  • Using Kowloon City and the expansion of Kai Tak Airport as examples, highlight the changes in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation.
• Senior Secondary (Section B)
  • Analyze the invasions of foreign powers and the process of China’s modern territorial losses, using Hong Kong as an example to understand modern Chinese diplomatic history.””

Geography

• Junior Secondary (Section A)
  • Describe the high population density and spatial utilisation of Kowloon Walled City to understand urban population issues.
  • Analyze with examples how illegal construction and unauthorized industrial activities affect the urban environment and quality of life.
  • Briefly describe how airport construction affects urban land use.
• Senior Secondary (Topic 4)
  • Evaluate the evolution of Kowloon Walled City and reflect on the challenges of urban planning and management.
  • Compare slums and high population densities in different cities and propose recommendations for sustainable urban development.
  • Use case studies to discuss urban poverty, health, economic activities, and community self-organization.

Citizenship and Social Development

• The meaning and implementation of “one country, two systems”
  • Analyzing the implications of the ‘lawless land’ phenomenon in Kowloon Walled City for the rule of law and social governance in Hong Kong.
  • Discussing the origins of the implementation of ‘One Country, Two Systems’ in Hong Kong.”

Tourism and Hospitality Studies

• Tourism concepts and principles, Destination geography, Trends and Issues in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Explain the cultural tourism value of Kowloon Walled City Park and evaluate how guided tours and storytelling enhance the visitor experience.
  • Analyze the significance of historical revitalisation (from a slum to a cultural park) for the transformation of tourism resources and community development.
  • Develop a plan to promote local community tourism using sustainable development concepts.

Tour Information

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Bad Weather Policy

• If Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued three hours before the tour starts, the tour will be canceled.
• If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during the tour, the tour will be canceled immediately.
• If the tour needs to be canceled due to other adverse weather conditions, we will contact you by phone at least 2.5 hours before the tour. (If there is no response, we will follow up with an SMS or email.)
• If the tour is canceled due to adverse weather on the day, we will work with you to reschedule a new date within six months from the original tour date.

Tour Reminder

• Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the walk. Bring an umbrella, a bottle of water and some snacks just in case.
• Each participant may bring their own 3.5mm plug headphone if they have one for the wireless transmitter/receiver system which will be used on the tour. The guide will provide them a new one otherwise, but for hygienic and environmental reasons participants are strongly suggested to bring their own earphones if possible.
• There is a possibility that our organization may take photographs or videos during the guided tour, and these captured images or footage may be used for future promotion and publicity. If participants do not agree with this arrangement, please inform the tour guide or organizer during registration and on the day of the event.