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ANECDOTES
Over the course of its history, Hong Kong has accumulated thousands of stories—some funny, some unexpected, some strange, some tragic. Learn more about the events that are an integral part of the city's history through these 1-minute-long anecdotes.
Ap Lei Chau Is One of the Most Densely Populated Islands in the World
Ap Lei Chau is one the most densely populated islands in the world.
#Population #ApLeiChau
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The Horse Racing Tracks of Hong Kong
There are two horse racing tracks in Hong Kong.
#HorseRacing #Gambling
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The Hidden Features of the Hong Kong Passport
Did you know the Hong Kong passport had hidden features?
#Travel #Passport
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The Family Feud That Built Hong Kong's Fast-Food Empires
Do you know the story behind Hong Kong's fast food giants?
#CafedeCoral #Fairwood
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The Dynasty That Died in Hong Kong
Did you know the Song Dynasty came to an end in Hong Kong?
#History #China
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The ICC’s Missing 90 Metres
Did you know the ICC was missing 90 meters in height?
#ICC #Architecture
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Only Two Men Held Administrative Positions in Both British Territories in China
Did you know that only two men in history ever held administrative positions in both British territories in China?
#HongKong #Weihaiwei
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The MTR Officially Opened on October 1st, 1979
21st-century Hong Kong boasts one of the most efficient subway systems in the world. Carrying an average of 4.75 million passengers daily and operating with a punctuality rate of 99.99%, the MTR, which stands for Mass Transit Railway, is an engineering masterpiece. Yet, Hong Kong only acquired its subway system relatively recently. While London’s Underground is well over 150 years old, as of 2026, the MTR has not yet celebrated its 50th anniversary. Studies regarding Hong Kon
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Hong Kong's Strictly Endemic Animal Species
Did you know that there are animal species that live in Hong Kong exclusively?
#Wildlife #Animals
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The Convoluted History of the Fourth Largest Island of Hong Kong
You probably know Hong Kong's largest islands: Lantau Island, Hong Kong Island, and Lamma Island. But, do you know the fourth largest island in Hong Kong?
#NewTerritories #Islands
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Only Two Buildings in Hong Kong Are Taller than 400 Meters
Hong Kong is the global leader in number of skyscrapers. Yet, only two buildings are taller than 400 meters.
#Architecture #Skyscrapers
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Fire, Disease, Typhoons and Piracy Plagued Nineteenth Century Hong Kong
Early Hong Kong was plagued with disease, devastating fires, disease, and pirates.
#Fire #Disease #Typhoon
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The Hong Kong Orchid Tree... Is not an Orchid
Did you know that he Hong Kong Orchid Tree... is not an orchid?
#botany #orchids
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The Plague That Started the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
Every year a 67-metre-long fire dragon is paraded through the streets of Tai Hang. It all started... because of a plague.
#Folklore #TaiHang
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When Hong Kong Retail Stores Refused the Hong Kong Dollar
There was a time when retail stores in Hong Kong refused to accept the Hong Kong dollar...
#HongKongDollar #Finance
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