Fortress of Resistance: Lei Yue Mun Wartime Heritage Tour

History

• Junior Secondary (Secondary 2 & 3)
  • Understand the context in which the Lei Yue Mun area became a key defensive fortrress in the 19th and 20th centuries, the significant impact of international developments (such as arms race between powers and China’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression) on Hong Kong, and how these military constructions responded to challenges facing national security and urban development.
  • Explain the connection between the Lei Yue Mun Fort and Hong Kong’s historical development (such as wars, external threats, and local resistance) in a chronological and causal manner.
  • Understand the weapons technology and related military relics during World War II, and explain how military technology (such as artillery, torpedoes, and uniforms) evolved over time.
• Senior Secondary (Topics A & B)
  • Analyze the importance of Hong Kong in international strategy (such as the East Asian defense line and the interaction between the great powers).
  • Explain the impact of the rise and fall of the Lei Yue Mun Fortress on local politics, the overall situation of the war, and national security.
  • Use historical sites, archives, and artifacts to interpret history and develop a critical and responsible attitude towards preserving cultural heritage and diverse social memories.

Citizenship and Social Development

• The meaning and implementation of “one country, two systems”
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of Hong Kong’s past role in national defence, especially the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the suffering of the people during wartime, thereby deepening their understanding of the nation’s development.
  • Reflect on topics such as ‘national security’, ‘social responsibility’ and ‘historical responsibility’, enhance their sense of national identity and belonging, and appreciate the shared efforts of diverse ethnic groups in the War of Resistance and the defence of our homeland.

Tour Information

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Bad Weather Policy

• If Typhoon Signal No. 8 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.