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Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is on the slopes of one of Hong Kong s highest mountains in Tai Po. You can do outdoor activities there. You can wander through vegetable gardens, greenhouses and scores of different animals. You can see farmers using pioneered organic growth methods and raise local strains of pigs and chickens. Kadoorie brothers established this place to help poor local farmers. You can visit the Farm Museum and taste the old Hong Kong farming days from the photos. You can to visit small pools housing waterfowl where you can watch the flamingos and deer. You can take the shuttle bus to the mountain top and enjoy the sweeping views of the countryside near the Kadoorie Brothers Memorial Pavilion. This area also features a wood and scrubland, which is a conservation area to search for porcupines, pangolin or barking deer. Address: Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories Tel: 852 2483 7200 Website: www.kfbg.org.hk Transport (How do you get there): 1. Take bus 64 K from Tai Po MTR station or Kam Sheung Road Station 2. Catch a taxi from Tai Wo MTR Station (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 2
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/great-outdoors/nature-parks/kadoorie-farm-botanic-garden.jsp#ixzz3pbmku9t9 B. Class Writing Fill in the information and complete the paragraph with your teacher. What place is Where What is it? What is special What can we do it? (Tourist is it? about the place? attraction) How do we get (Transport) The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Tai Po 1. a farm and a botanic garden established by Kadoorie brothers 2. a Farm Museum: taste the old Hong Kong farming days from the photos 3. farmers use pioneered organic growth methods 4. farmers raise local strains of pigs and chickens 1. wander through the _vegetables gardens, greenhouses and scores of different animals 2. visit small pools housing waterfowl 3. watch the _flamingos and deer 4. take the _shuttle bus 5. enjoy the views of the _countryside near the pavilion 1. take bus 64 K from _Tai Po MTR station or _Kam Sheung Road Station 2. catch a _taxi from Tai Wo MTR Station 6. search for animals like _porcupines, _pangolin or _barking deer. 3
C. Write about this place Part 1 Write about this tourist attraction in complete sentences, you may add any other words. 1. The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden/ Tai Po _The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is in Tai Po. 2. It/ a farm/ botanic garden/ established by Kadoorie brothers _It is a farm and a botanic garden established by Kadoorie brothers. 3. Farm Museum/ taste the old Hong Kong farming days/ photos There is a farm museum where you can taste the old Hong Kong farming days from the photos. 4. farmers/organic growth methods/local strains of pigs/ chickens _The farmers use organic growth methods and raise local strains of pigs and chickens. Part 2 What activities can you do in The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden? You can do a lot of outdoor activities in The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. First, you can wander through the vegetable gardens, greenhouses, and scores of different animals. Then, you can visit the small pools housing waterfowl where you can watch the flamingos and deer. If you are interested in going to the mountain top, you can take the shuttle bus. In the farm, you can enjoy the views of the countryside near the pavilion. We can also search for _porcupines, pangolin or barking deer. Part 3 You can catch a taxi from Tai Wo MTR Station or take bus 64 K from Tai Po MTR station or Kam Sheung Road Station to reach The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. 4
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong Man Mo Temple Man Mo Temple was built in the mid-19th Century and is dedicated to the Literature and God of War, who are respectively, Man Cheung and Kwan Yu. God of Many people come to visit this temple to pay their homage to the great gods. Lots of colourful religious articles and coils of burning incense packed the temple. According to legend, the God of Literature, Man Cheung is in charge of official ranks so many parents pay homage to him and pray for their children's academic success. Kwan Yu, the God of War, is a very brave hero. His stories are described in the famous historical novel, 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'. Tung Wah Group of Hospitals holds an annual worship in Man Mo Temple which becomes the highlight of the activities of the temple in recent years. Transport: 1. Sheung Wan MTR Station 2. Take Buses: No. 3A, 4, 5, 7, 26, 91, 94, 101 and 104 (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 5
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.gohk.gov.hk/end/welcome/index.html B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is it? Where is What is it? What is (Tourist attraction) it? special about the place? Sheung 1. A temple built in the Man Mo Temple Wan _mid-19th Century. 2. A temple of the God of _Literature called _Man Cheung and the God of _War called _Kwan Yu What can we do 1. _visit the temple by _paying the homage to the great gods. 2. Pray for good examination results How do we get (Transport) 1. Walk from _Sheung Wan MTR station 2. Take buses: No. 3A, 4, 5, 7, 26, 91, 94, 101 and 104 C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph We will visit Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan. This place is a temple built in the mid-19th Century. This temple is dedicated to the God of Literature called Man Cheung and the God of War called Kwan Yu. We can walk from the Sheung Wan MTR station to the destination. We can visit the temple by paying the homage to the great gods there. We usually pray for the children's academic success. 6
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong Po Lin Monastery The most well-known monastery of all on Lantau Island is Po Lin Monastery at Ngong Ping. The majestic Big Buddha there is believed to be the world's greatest outdoor Buddha statue. Since the opening of the Bronze Seated Buddha in 1993, Ngong Ping has become one of Hong Kong's major tourist attractions. Visitors can take photos in front of the Big Buddha and Buddhists can practise meditation in quiet and peaceful monasteries. Transport: 1. Take bus No. 2 at Mui Wo Ferry Pier 2. Take bus No. 21 at Tai O Bus Terminus 3. Take bus No. 23 at Tung Chung Bus Terminus (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 7
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.gohk.gov.hk/end/welcome/index.html B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is it? Where is What is it? What is (Tourist attraction) it? special about the place? at _Ngong 1. The most well-known Po Lin Monastery Ping on Island Lantau _monastery of all on Lantau Island. 2. The Big Buddha is said to be the world's greatest outdoor Buddha statue of this type. What can we do 1. Visitors _can take photos in front of the Big Buddha. 2. The Buddhists can _practise meditation in monasteries. the How do we get (Transport) 1. Take Bus No.2 2. Take at Mui Wo Ferry Pier Bus No.21 at Tai O Bus Terminus 3. Take Bus No.23 at Chung Terminus Tung Bus C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph Po Lin Monastery is at Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. It is the most well-known monastery of all on Lantau Island. People believe that the Big Buddha is the world's greatest outdoor Buddha statue of this type. Visitors can take photos in front of the Big Buddha and the Buddhists can practise meditation in the monasteries. I can take Bus No.2 at Mui Wo Ferry Pier to this tourist attraction. 8
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong Ocean Park Opened in 1977, Ocean Park Hong Kong is a marine-life theme park featuring animal exhibits, thrill rides and shows. The park is located in the Southern District. It covers more than 870,000 square metres. The Waterfront and The Summit areas are connected by the Cable Car and Ocean Express. During festive seasons, Ocean Park Hong Kong will organize special events, such as Halloween party and Summer Splash water play activities. Polar Adventure Polar adventure lets you explore the North and South poles. You will meet king penguins there, too. Amazing Asian Animals Take an exciting journey at the Giant Panda Adventure where you ll get to know giant pandas and red pandas. Aqua City Aqua City is a grand aquarium. You can see many sea animals here. Thrill Mountain In this zone, guests can go on different rides such as The Flash and the roller coaster. Transport: 1. Take Bus 629 at Admiralty MTR Station, Exit B and alight at the park. (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 9
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/highlight-attrac B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is Where is What is it? What is What can we do it? (Tourist it? special about the place? attraction) Southern 1. an amusement park 1. explore the _North Ocean Park District opened in and _South 1977 poles and meet the king _penguins 2. the Waterfront and the Summit areas connected 2. get to know more about by the giant _pandas cable car and red pandas and Ocean Express funicular train 3. organise special events during festivals, such as Halloween party and Summer Splash water play activities 3. visit the grand _aquarium to see the sea animals 4. go on different rides like The Flash and the roller coaster How do we get (Transport) 1. take _Bus 629 at Admiralty MTR station C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph Ocean Park is in southern District on Hong Kong Island. It is an amusement park opened in 1977. The park has two main areas: The Waterfront and the Summit areas. They are connected by cable car and Ocean Express funicular train. It organises special events during festivals such as _Halloween party. We can explore the North and South poles and meet the king penguins there. We can also visit Asia s most precious animals including giant pandas and red pandas. Besides, we can watch the dolphin show at Ocean Theatre and go on different rides like The Flash and the roller coaster. What s more, we can visit the grand aquarium to see different kinds of sea animals. To go to Ocean Park, we can take bus No. 629 at Admiralty MTR station. 10
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong Hong Kong Science Museum It was opened in April 1991. It is a four-storey building with about 500 exhibits in 16 permanent exhibition halls. The exhibits cover a wide range of science subjects such as computers, robots, transport, communication, life science, food science, geography and home technology. About 70% of the exhibits are interactive items. Visitors can watch balls rolling between the two towers of the 22-metre-high energy machine. Visitors can also experience simulated flight or car driving. The museum is a place where humans and science interact. The other facilities of the museum include the Orientation Hall, a laboratory, the Energy Efficiency Centre, a computer room and the Children's Zone open to visitors. Transport: Take the MTR to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station and leave from Exit P2 or to Hung Hom Station and leave from Exit C3 / P1. (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 11
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.gohk.gov.hk/end/welcome/index.html B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is it? (Tourist attraction) Hong Science Museum Kong Where is it? What is it? What is special about the place? Tsim Sha Tsui 1. It was opened in _April 1991. 2. It is a four-storey building with about _500 exhibits in 16 permanent exhibition halls. 3. The exhibits cover a wide range of science subjects such as computers, _robots, _transport, communication, life science, _food science, geography and home technology. What can we do 1. Visitors can watch balls rolling between the energy machine. 2. Visitors can also experience _simulated flight_ or _car driving. How do we get (Transport) Take the _MTR to _East Tsim Shan Tsui Station and leave from Exit P2 or to _Hung Hom Station and leave from Exit C3_ /_P1. C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph We will visit Hong Kong Science Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui. It was opened in April 1991. It is a four-storey building with different exhibits there. The exhibits cover a wide range of science subjects. We can watch balls rolling between the energy machine and experience simulated flight or car driving there. We can go there by MTR. We can take the MTR to East Tsim Shan Tsui Station and leave from Exit P2 or to Hung Hom Station and leave from Exit C3 / P1. It is very easy for us to go there. 12
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong The Peak The Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. It is an amazing collection of unique must-visit attractions, providing you with a diverse fun-filled experience of Hong Kong's living culture. Getting to the Peak by the Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience. One of the world's oldest and most famous funicular railways, the tram rises to 396 metres above sea level. It is so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning a gradient of between 4 to 27 degrees! The Peak Tower, with its iconic wok-like top, offers a dazzling array of shops and sure to make for many happy hours of great dining with a view experience, leisurely shopping and souvenir hunting. Offering a stunning 360-degree panoramic view across Hong Kong, the Sky Terrace 428 standing at 428 metres above sea level, is a scenic spot that visitors could not miss. An added attraction on the terrace is The Sky Gallery, which showcases the works of the city's talented artists. Transport: 1. Peak Tram from the Peak Tram Lower Terminus on Garden Road (reach it by taking bus 15C from the lay-by outside the Central Pier, or walk from MTR Central Station, Exit J2.) 2. Bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminus (near MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit D) 3. Minibus 1 from MTR Hong Kong Station public transport interchange. (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 13
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/highlight-attractions/top-10/the-peak.jsp, http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/1_1.asp B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is Where is it? What is it? What is it? (Tourist special about the place? attraction) on 1. The _highest The Peak _Hong Kong_ point on Island Hong Kong Island. 2. There are many _shops and _restaurants in the Peak Tower. 3. The _Sky Terrace 428 stands at 428 metres above sea level with a 360-degree panoramic view. 4. The _Sky Gallery is on the Terrace. What can we do 1. Visitors can do lots of _shoppings and have _dinner at the Peak Tower. 2. Visitors can also admire _the 360-degree panoramic view across Hong Kong 3. Visitors can visit The Sky Gallery if they are interested in the works of the city s talented artist. How do we get (Transport) 1. Take _Peak Tram_ from the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. 2. Take _Bus 15 from Exchange Square Terminus 3. Take Minibus 1 Bus from MTR Hong Kong Station public transport interchange. C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph The Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. There are many shops and restaurants in the Peak Tower. Visitors can do lots of _shoppings and have dinner there. The Sky Terrace 428 stands at 428 metres above sea level. Visitors can admire the 360-degree panoramic view across Hong Kong there. If visitors are interested in the works of the city s talented artist, they can go to The Sky Gallery which is located on The Sky Terrace 428. It is very easy to go to the Peak. Visitors can take Peak Tram at the the Peak Tram Lower Terminus to this tourist attraction. 14
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong Yuen Long Park The Yuen Long Park, which has a total area of 7.5 hectares. It was open to the public in early 1991. The park is located on a natural woodland at the southwest of the Yuen Long town centre. There are more than 800 trees scattered around the park. At the top of the hill is a pagoda for visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of the Yuen Long town and the new town of Tin Shui Wai. There is also an exquisite ravine garden with a small footbridge and a stream as well as an artificial lake and a cascade, where visitors can enjoy themselves and have a good time. Other facilities in the park include a turfed gateball court, soccer pitches, children's playground, a fitness trail and a fountain plaza etc. All in all, it is a good place for visitors to have fun. Transport: 1. Take LRT 610, 614, 615, 761P to Long Ping Station 2. Take buses: No. 68X, 68M, 53, 64K, 77K, 76K, 276, 276P, 269D, 268B, 268C, 264M, 968 (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 15
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/ylp/index.html B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is it? Where is What is it? What is (tourist attraction) it? special about the place? Yuen Long Park at the southwest of the _Yuen Long town centre 1. It has a total area of _7.5 hectares. 2. There are more than _800 trees in the park. 3. There is a pagoda at the top of the hill. 4. There is a _garden with a _small footbridge and a stream as well as an artificial _lake and a _cascade. What can we do 1. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yuen Long town and the new town of _Tin Shui Wai. 2. Visitors can use the facilities in the park. For example, a turfed gateball court, soccer pitches, children's playground, a fitness trail, a fountain plaza. How do we get (Transport) 1. Take LRT to Long Ping West Rail Station. 2. Take _buses C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph The Yuen Long Park is a natural woodland with a total area of 7.5 hectares in Yuen Long town centre. There are more than 800 trees around the park and there is a pagoda where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yuen Long town and the new town of Tin Shui Wai. Also, there is a small footbridge, a stream, an artificial lake and a cascade in the garden. Visitors can also use the facilities in the park. For example, a turfed gateball court, soccer pitches, children's playground, a fitness trail, a fountain plaza All in all, it is a good place for visitors to have fun. 16
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong Tin Shui Wai Park The Tin Shui Wai Park, which has a total area of 14.86 hectares, is located at the heart of Tin Shui Wai New Town and surrounded by residential areas including Tin Shui Estate, Tin Yiu Estate, Kingswood Villas and Kingswood Ginza. The Park is specially designed to create a subtropical mood. To tie in with the name of Tin Shui Wai, water fountain and water features were constructed to highlight the concept of "Tin"(sky) and "Shui"(water). The focus of the Park is an artificial lake which is built in harmony with the environment. The low density development of the Park provides a spacious leisure and recreational area for the enjoyment of the public. Transport: 1. Take LRT 751, 761P to Tin Shui Station 2. Take buses: No. E34, 276A, 276, 276P, 69M, 69X, 269D, 269C, 269B, 969 (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 17
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/tswp/index.html B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is it? Where is What is it? What is (Tourist attraction) it? special about the place? Tin Shui Wai Park at the heart of Tin Shui Wai 1. It has a total area of 14.86 hectares. 2. It is specially designed to create a _subtropical mood. 3. _Water fountain and _water features were constructed to highlight the concept of "Tin" (_Sky ) and "Shui" ( water ). 4. An _artificial lake is built in the harmony with the environment. What can we do 1. The Park provides a spacious leisure and recreational area for the enjoyment of the public. How do we get (Transport) 1. Take LRT to _Tin Shui Station. 2. Take _buses C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph The Tin Shui Wai Park has a total area of 14.86 hectares. It is located at the heart of Tin Shui Wai. In the park, there is a water fountain and water features which highlight the concept of "Tin" ( sky ) and "Shui" ( water ). Also, there is an artificial lake which is built in harmony with the environment. The Park provides a spacious leisure and recreational area for the enjoyment of the public. 18
Data File of Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong Wetland Park The Hong Kong Wetland Park, located in the northeast of Tin Shui Wai, includes a Wetland Reserve exceeding 60-hectare and a visitor centre of 1,000 square metres. There are three exhibition galleries each with its own theme, theatre, souvenir shop, wetland café, swamp adventure and splash time, classroom, resource centre, etc. The Wetland Reserve is constructed wetlands and habitats for waterfowls. There are also other facilities like stream walks, boardwalks and bird hides. Transport: 1. West Rail to Tin Shui Wai Station, then take LRT 705 to Wetland Park Station and walk for about 5 minutes 2. Take bus 264M, 276A, 265B or 265M to Tin Heng Estate and then walk for 10-15 minutes (the content is taken from website and is being modified) 19
A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.gohk.gov.hk/eng/welcome/yl_spots.html?spots=1 B. Group Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is it? Where is What is it? What is (Tourist attraction) it? special about the place? in the 1. It includes a Wetland Park northeast of _60-hectare Tin Shui Wetland Reserve and a Wai _1000-square-metre visitor centre.. 2. There are three _exhibition galleries with its own theme, theatre, _souvenir shop, wetland cafe, swamp adventure and splash time, classroom, resource centre, etc. 3. The Wetland Reserve is constructed _wetlands and _habitats for waterfowls. What can we do 1. Visitors can use the facilities in the park like _stream walks, _boardwalks, and _bird hides. How do we get (Transport) 1. _West Rail to Tin Shui Wai Station, then take LRT to Wetland Park Station and walk to the park 2. Take _buses to Tin Heng Estate and walk to the park. C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph The Hong Kong Wetland Park is located in the northeast of Tin Shui Wai. It includes a 60-hectare _Wetland Reserve and a 1,000-square-metre visitor centre. The Wetland Reserve is constructed wetlands and habitats for waterfowls. There are many facilities in the park. For example, stream walks, boardwalks and bird hides 20
Individual Writing A. Pre-writing task Visit the following website and find out more about the tourist attractions, http://www.gohk.gov.hk/ B. Individual Writing Fill in the missing information with the help of the data file. What place is it? Where is What is it? What is (Tourist attraction) it? special about the place? What can we do How do we get (Transport) C. Write about this tourist attraction in a paragraph is located in. It is. There is / There are. Visitors can. You can take to go there. 21