Tsuen Wan: Evolution and Planning from Village to City

History

• Junior Secondary (Secondary 1, 2, 3)
  • Describe the historical transformation of Tsuen Wan from traditional villages and Hakka settlements to a satellite town, and explain how population migration, new town planning, and industrial development have impacted local community life.
  • Identify and appreciate the importance of preserving local traditional culture (e.g., Hakka language, cuisine, festivals, and architectural styles) and intangible cultural heritage, and explain the inheritance and transformation of these elements.
  • Use historical materials and field research to analyse the social development context reflected in Tsuen Wan’s place names, walled villages, immigration, and industrialization processes, fostering a comparative perspective across time, space, and cultures.
• Senior Secondary (Theme A)
  • Analyse Tsuen Wan’s urbanisation, industrialisation, and demographic changes, understanding their long-term impact on the community, economy, cultural integration, and identity.
  • Evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by various policies (e.g., resettlement and new town development) for Tsuen Wan and the lifestyles and social structures of local residents.

Geography

• Junior Secondary (Sections A and C)
  • Describe and compare the urban spatial structure, land use, and changes in Tsuen Wan and other places, and explain the causes of urban growth, land use conflicts, and urban problems (e.g., village migration, walled village redevelopment, and the urban village phenomenon).
  • Use maps, field research, and spatial data to analyze the distribution of different land uses in local areas (e.g., Tsuen Wan), as well as the background and factors of urban planning.
  • Using Tsuen Wan as an example, identify the characteristics and transformation of Hong Kong’s industry and understand the factors influencing industrial location.
• Senior Secondary (Topics 3 and 4)
  • Analyse the relationships between urbanisation, industrialisation, population migration, and land use change in Hong Kong (using Tsuen Wan as an example), and examine the interactions and conflicts between urban planning and the ecological, economic, and social aspects of different development stages.
  • Evaluate the impact of heritage conservation and redevelopment on regional sustainable development.
  • Integrate diverse data and demonstrate the effectiveness and limitations of urban land management and planning policies from a geographical perspective.

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.