Hong Kong Travel ~ Stanley

#100 Ways to Travel Stanley Travel ~ "Feel the historical atmosphere and indulge in the romantic 💕 atmosphere of the seaside" Stanley is also one of the famous fishing villages in Hong Kong. Before Victoria Harbour was developed, Stanley was the economic center of Hong Kong. Although the economy has now shifted to Victoria Harbour, Stanley is still a popular tourist destination for many foreigners and locals. During the British colonial period, it was an important military base and economic center of the United Kingdom. Therefore, when you walk on the street, you will still see a sense of déjà vu as if you were walking on the streets of Europe! 📖History Introduction: The English name of Stanley comes from the name of Lord Stanley, the then British Secretary of State for the Colonies. The Chinese name is said to be due to the fact that there were many kapok trees with bright red flowers in Stanley in the past, which looked like red pillars, so it was called "Stanley". During the Anti-Japanese War in December 1941, Stanley was the place where the British troops stationed in Hong Kong fought the final fierce battle with the Japanese troops. In the early 1960s, Stanley was already a small village where fishermen gathered and an important shelter for fishermen. It also housed the Tin Hau Temple, which was the most revered temple for fishermen. 👀Must-see attractions: "Murray House": Its original site was located in "Victoria Harbour". After being demolished, it was moved to the Stanley area. The Murray House you see today is the building at that time. It was used as a "British Army Barracks" and "Government Department Office" successively. The current Murray House has become a well-known check-in attraction. There are also some restaurants 🍴 for dining 🍽️~ Stanley Plaza: It is a complex shopping mall that combines shopping, dining, and window shopping. It is also a well-known "pet-friendly" area. You will see many people bringing their pets out for a walk. It is also a good place for many couples or families to play. Stanley Main Street: A street that brings together sunshine☀️, open-air bars, beaches🏖️ and specialty restaurants. Here you can fully experience the leisurely European style of this seaside town~ Stanley Market: Located next to Stanley Main Street, it is a small market with a narrow road. It sells many Chinese fabrics, silks, lanterns, etc. It is a distribution center for various affordable goods! Blake Pier: It is a public pier with boats departing to Po Toi Island on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. There are small boats docked randomly in the harbor, attracting many tourists to take photos. It is said that all the distinguished guests who visited Hong Kong in those days, such as Prince Chun of the Qing Dynasty, Mr. Sun Yat-sen, Prince Adam and Prince Edward of the United Kingdom, Governor Nathan, Luard and Murray, etc., all landed at Blake Pier, so it is of great historical value. "Stanley Eight Houses": The Eight Houses are located on the east side of Stanley Bay and are a unique building complex. In the early years, the government acquired land at Huangma Cape to build a military camp in order to strengthen coastal defense. Eight connected houses were set up here to accommodate the eight affected households. ⚠️There are still residents in the eight houses, please be careful with your voice and do not trespass into other people's homes~ Stanley Post Office: It is the oldest post office in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 today, and! and! ! It is still open for business~ Just take some photos outside, and do not enter without permission to disturb others at work💼! ! Chung Hom Kok Park: As mentioned above, Stanley was the last place where the British army was stationed after the battle with the Japanese army. During World War II, it also became an important place of defense. Here you can quietly feel the sea breeze and admire the remains of the artillery fort nearby. 🚴Transportation: MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D - walk to Central Exchange Square Bus Terminus - take bus No. 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 and get off at Stanley Plaza or Stanley Village Station 🗓️Itinerary: The recommended attractions above can be adjusted according to your own pace and itinerary. Don’t worry about missing any of them, you will definitely pass by them all! 💞Recommendation reason: Stanley, a blend of Chinese and Western cultures, has always been a romantic dating spot for Hong Kong people and a good place for family leisure! ! #HongKongTravel #Stanley Day Tour #Murray House Blake Pier #Stanley Main Street #Stanley Market