Lest We Forget: A Tour of World War II Relics in Wong Nai Chung Gap

Mr Tsoi Yiu-lun is a published expert on the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong. After graduating from the Hong Kong Baptist University, he teaches history in secondary schools in Hong Kong and has maintained a profound interest in military history. He is the co-author of Exposed Outpost: the Battle of Hong Kong in the Pacific War (孤獨前哨：太平洋戰爭中的香港戰役), and Eastern Fortress: A Military History of Hong Kong, 1840-1970.

* In case Mr Tsoi is not available, Walk in Hong Kong may deploy other experienced guides to lead the tour.

• For group bookings coming by chartered coach, it is recommended to meet the guide at the starting point of the trail near Hong Kong Parkview.
• A significant portion of this tour is on country trails. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the walk. Remember to bring along an umbrella, a bottle of water, sunscreen, insect repellents, and some snacks just in case.

History

• Common Learning Objectives
  • Learn about wartime figures, military innovations, and local resistance through field visits to the World War II relics at Wong Nai Chung Gap.
  • Reflect on universal values ​​such as peace, remembrance, and historical responsibility.
  • Cultivate empathy and understand the real wartime experiences of soldiers, volunteers, and citizens.
• Junior Secondary (Form 3) (World History)
  • Understand the causes of World War II and its global and Asian impacts.
  • Describe the social, economic, and cultural impacts of the war, occupation, and post-war transformation on Hong Kong.
  • Understand the development of weapons technology, medicine, and related military relics during World War II.
• Senior Secondary (Theme B and DSE)
  • Analyze Hong Kong’s strategic position during World War II and its role in international relations.
  • Assess the long-term impact of World War II on Hong Kong society and culture, including post-war transformation and decolonization.
  • Explore war crimes, the pursuit of peace, and the significance of historical commemoration.

Chinese History

• Junior Secondary (Secondary 3)
  • Explain the causes and course of Japan’s invasion of China and China’s all-out war of resistance.
  • Understand the fall of Hong Kong during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, local anti-Japanese deeds, and their connection to the national war effort.
• Senior Secondary
  • Connect Hong Kong’s history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with China’s war of resistance, international cooperation, and the birth of modern China.
  • Explore the significance of Hong Kong’s experience in World War II in modern Chinese history and international relations.

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.