oC % Sightseeing - Golden Bauhinia Square
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In 1997, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre was the site of the official handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese rule. Perched at the tip of the extension to the Convention and Exhibition Centre is the "Forever Blooming Bauhinia", a 6m-tall statue of Hong Kong's symbol, the Golden Bauhinia. The statue is a gift from the people of the PRC to mark the momentous occasion of the handover. Golden Bauhinia Square is the scene of a daily flag-raising ceremony at 7.50am. On the 1st of every month, the police silver and pipe band joins the honour guard. Expo Drive East, Wan Chai. Enquiries: 2814 4279. MTR: Wan Chai, exit A1 and then a 10-minute walk. |
