Hong Kong Park-Central
By Renee Wong , Olivia Barros, Gemma Tang, Eimisa Ishizuka, Melanie Hsieh
History
Being inside the heart of a bustling commercial business district, why not go to Hong Kong Park for a rest. Hong Kong Park has covered an area of 861,113 square feet. It was built on the site of Victoria Barracks and put into use in 1991. This park is a bridge between modern design and the natural environment. People can enjoy the peacefulness and admire the wonderful trees, flowers and birds from different heights and angles. Also, you can visit the The Tea Ware Museum, which was founded in the 1984 and it is the world's first museum in the world based on a tea theme. There are also parks and playground for children, and a Tai Chi( a Chinese Kong Fu) Garden for elderlies to stretch or do gymnastics.
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Things to do and See
Facilites
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Activities
Spot the bird
Play spot the bird in the Aviary , you can play with either a friend or in a group. You have one person to describe their chosen bird, best to not make it obvious to win. Then if it’s just one person then you have them guess it or if a group you can go in turns. When the person gets it right the 1st time, you get 3 points, then getting it right the 2nd, 2 points and with getting it right the 3rd time, you get 1 point. Any other guesses after that do not receive points. |
Flowers and Plants
Jacaranda Mimosifolia
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Dombeya Wallichii |
Anthurium Andraeanum
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This flower is a sub-tropical tree found in the South America. A lot of people plant this flower because it is beautiful and a long-lasting blue or purple flower.
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A Pink flower that looks like a puffy pink ball from the malvaceae family. Its Native ranges are India, East Africa and Madagascar.
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This flower is as red as blood and has leaves like pedals. This flower is also known as the flamingo-lily. This plant is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Mar. 2017. |
Birds
Long-tailed Broadbill
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Maroon-breasted Crowned Pigeon
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Greater Green leafbird
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Bali Myna
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This bird is mostly green and it has some yellow and black features. It is distributed from Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo.
"Birds Collection." Hong Kong Park - Birds Collection. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2017. |
This bird is blue and maroon, it’s eyes are are red as blood. The Maroon-breasted Crowned Pigeon is distributed from South and S.E. New Guinea.
"Birds Collection." Hong Kong Park - Birds Collection. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2017. |
This bird is all green apart from its beak. It is distributed from Malay Peninsula, Greater Sundas.
"Birds Collection." Hong Kong Park - Birds Collection. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2017. |
This bird is as white as snow and it has beautiful blue eyes. The Bali Myna is distributed from Bali, Indonesia.
"Birds Collection." Hong Kong Park - Birds Collection. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2017. |
How to get there
Since Hong Kong Park is Near Central and Admiralty, getting there is very easy and convenient.
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Equipment
- Camera- if you want to take photos
- Normal closed walking shoe
- Water bottle - you can refill in the park or buy drinks
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Umbrella
- Hat
- Snacks - there are tuck shops and restaurants in the park and near by
Risks & Hazards
Hazards |
Risks |
Control Measure |
Emergency action plan |
Uneven steps |
Might fall over and get |
Look where you’re walking |
Get up after you fall |
Slippery floor |
Slip and fall and get bruises, e.t.c |
Don’t run |
Use band aids |
Birds |
Might bite you |
Don’t go to close to the birds |
Bring first aid. |
Dehydration |
Getting head aches, dizzy |
Bring water |
Buy water and drink it |