Travel to Hong Kong

Hong Kong boasts a rich heritage and a colourful history which has shaped its society in to the multicultural melting pot it is today. A great way to experience this is to visit the Hong Kong Museum of History which offers one a chance to learn about the country's historical, cultural and natural heritage in a fun and informative manner.

Initially a part of the City Museum and Art Gallery, the Hong Kong Museum of History came into existence as a single entity in 1975 along with the Hong Kong Museum of Art. While it was temporarily located in Kowloon Park, it was later moved to its permanent home on Chatham Road South where it stands today ideally placed next to the Hong Kong Science Museum.

With a collective floor space of around 17,500 square metres, the Hong Kong Museum of History has an extensive permanent exhibition and also hosts special temporary exhibitions at different times of the year. Titled "The Hong Kong Story", the permanent exhibition is spread out over two floors and is divided into eight separate galleries with a wide range of exhibits and multimedia features that take visitors on a journey back in time, showcasing the changing faces of this cosmopolitan country.

Galleries in the permanent exhibition include ‘The Natural Environment', ‘Prehistoric Hong Kong', ‘Folk Culture in Hong Kong', ‘Birth and Early Growth of The City', ‘Modern Metropolis and the Return to China' and ‘The Japanese Occupation' which has been made to look like an air-raid shelter.

Also at the museum one will find an extensive collection of items that have been carefully amassed over a significant period of time. Home to over 90,000 items, the collection has been divided into three separate sections namely ‘Natural History' which has a variety of rock, shell and animal specimens, ‘Local History' with its impressive collection of photographs and ‘Ethnography' which has such items as traditional costumes and junk models.

Travellers will find many a Hong Kong hotel from which to explore different parts of this cosmopolitan city. Those searching for a centrally located Hong Kong Kowloon hotel can stay at The Peninsula Hong Kong which is only about a 15 minute walk from the Hong Kong Museum of History.

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The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences resides in a three storied refurbished structure at 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences is also called the Old Pathological Institute. The museum was formed in the year 1996 and aims to advance the accumulation and conservation of historical artifacts which relate to the medicine and its industry in Hong Kong. At certain instances particular exhibitions are conducted by the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences so as to present advanced as well as basic news and information that pertains to the field of medicine.

One of the primary objectives of the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences is to raise the levels of public awareness regarding the medical history of Hong Kong as well as to instruct the people on issues regarding disease and health. The building that houses the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences was constructed in 1906 and has an Edwardian style to it. The building housed the Bacteriological Institute which was later named the Pathological Institute following World War II.

The building covers an area of 10, 000 square feet and comprises of one lecture room, one library, one game room, and one gallery for Tai Ping Shan View and eleven other galleries. The galleries are namely the Autopsy Room, History of Hong Kong Dentistry, Lower Gallery Exhibition Room, herbalist shop, The Old Laboratory, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Gallery, Class of 63 Gallery, Tung Wah Group of hospitals Gallery, Hong Kong College of Radiologists Gallery, Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest and Heart Disease Association Gallery and the Lui Hac Minh Gallery.

When travelling to Hong Kong make sure to stay at a Hong Kong hotel. A Kowloon hotel such as the Eaton Hotel Hong Kong is highly recommended.

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Located in Mong Kok in Kowloon, Hong Kong, the Langham Place Mall spreads across two street blocks and includes the Langham Place Hotel, Office Complex and Shopping Mall. Once part of Hong Kong's red light district, the Mong Kok area is now a distinctively fashionable and high-end neighborhood. The unusual vertical structure of Langham Place Mall is the second such building in Hong Kong, which is gradually becoming commonplace because of the land restrictions in cities. The mall includes 600,000 square feet of retail space spread out over 15 levels. From Basement 2 to the 3rd floor, the building is 60,000 square foot. This changes to 40,000 square foot from the 4th floor upwards.

From designer brands and casual wear to accessories and electronics sold in over 300 outlets, the mall offers something for everyone. The latest blockbusters play at the six cinemas with a total of 1122 seats, and plenty of restaurants are also available to enjoy some gourmet and international cuisines. Traveling back and forth between the mall and your hotel is also very convenient, because the Mong Kok MTR station has an underground passage leading to the mall via Exit C3.

The Langham Mall has some unique features, which sets it apart from many worldwide malls. The Digital Sky is an astounding display of digital images on the mall's ceiling. Displayed atop the Grand Atrium, it's visible throughout the entire mall and provides a unique ambiance inside the mall. Swirls and clouds to planets and fireworks, the display is always breathtakingly beautiful and mesmerizing. The 9-story Grand Atrium is where the Langham hotel, mall and office complex connect. Many special events, shows and performances take place at the Grand Atrium at Langham Place Mall. The Grand Atrium's facade is an attraction in itself, because of the beautiful giant rock compilation, which is in stark contrast to its surroundings.

The two Xpresscalators are another unique design feature at the Langham Place Mall. Instead of placing endless escalators at every level, the design incorporates direct access from the 4th floor to cinema entrance on the 8th floor and from there to the 12th floor Sky Garden. The descent down has another different shopping experience in store for the visitors. The Spiral houses alternative fashion, accessories and collectibles for today's youth spread over 4 levels and the structure of this unique area is just as its name indicates. If trendy bars,restaurants and chic hangouts are your thing, you'll love The OZone, located on the 12th and 13th floor.

If you are in the city for sometime, consider staying at the Langham Place Hotel Hong Kong, located adjacent to the mall. As one of the highly recommended hotels in Hong Kong, the Langham Place Hotel Hong Kong will be ideal for luxurious and relaxing accommodation after a long day at the shopping mall.

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