Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the first establishment of the Hong Kong park, located in Albany Road, Central Hong Kong Island, and was Robinson Road, Glenealy, Upper Albert Road and Garden Road and other roads around the area of 5.6 ha. The park's main entrance is located in Albany Road. I. History In 1841-1842, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens of the lot was once the residence of the Governor of Hong Kong. And after 1848, the Hong Kong Government has plans to build a botanical garden, but lack the financial needs adjourned. Construction was started in 1860, and in August 6, 1864 to the first use of the facilities open to the public. North of the park on Albert Road is the location of Government House, Hong Kong, Hong Kong people's armed forces command, said the Governor of Hong Kong as a "soldier first", so the park in general is also known as "soldiers first garden." In 1871, the park fully open, and officially _set_ "Hong Kong Botanical Gardens." As the name implies, the then Hong Kong-based plant to plant within the park. But by 1876, the park started keeping birds and mammals, for tourist viewing. In 1883, former Governor Park erected a bronze statue of Kennedy, he contributed to the park to commemorate the opening round and other contributions in Hong Kong. The park in 1931-1933 closed for the construction of reservoirs at the bottom. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the park was renamed the Japanese "big is the park", and the construction of Hong Kong shrine. Kennedy Park, the statue was shipped to Japan melt away. After the war in 1958, the site replaced by a bronze statue of King George VI. The park was later expanded, the main provision for mammals and reptiles in the home. To reflect the gradual increase in the animal park, it was renamed in 1975 the "Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens." Second, the opening hours * Fountain Terrace Garden: daily from 6 am to 10 pm * Plant greenhouse: Every day from 9 am to 16:30 * Other parts: daily from 6 am to 7 pm Third, the geographical environment Located in the northern slope of Victoria Peak. Highest elevation: 100 meters. The lowest elevation: 62 meters. The entire park is Garden Road, Robinson Road, Glenealy and Upper Albert Road around. Albany Road, which is more what the park is divided into two independent parts, rely on the pedestrian tunnel connecting the two parts. Of the facilities * Park in the east (Old Park): The late George VI, King of England body statue, children's playground, aviary, the jaguar cage, greenhouse, garden fountain platform. * 500 birds: American flamingo, long crown starling, yellow goose neck Palawan peacock pheasant ﹑, big eyes spot a variety of Crowned Pigeon pheasant ﹑ ﹑ variety of cranes, including cranes, white-naped crane, crowned crane and the blue cranes, and other water birds such as white-winged duck habitat. A greenhouse planted more than 150 varieties, including orchids, ferns, pineapple plants, climbers and indoor plants. Fifth, the nearby tourist hot spots * Hong Kong Park * Peak Peak: From the cable car terminus on Garden Road, take the Peak Tram to go.
Translated by Google
No. 2
Hong Kong's largest plant and bird parks. Founded in 1861, the biggest feature is the addition to the largest in Southeast Asia, with two climate-controlled greenhouse, 2,000 kinds of rare plants on display, but also raised a more than one hundred kinds of wild birds, including some endangered species, the park iron also has a music station. Government House here or enjoy the excellent location. Transport: Jardine House in Central 3b line or 12m before the line by the bus, in the Upper Albert Road and Caine Road junction to get off, and then can walk along the mountain road opening hours :6:00-19: 00 (water platform Garden open until 22:00).
Translated by Google
History
In 1841-1842, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens of the lot was once the residence of the Governor of Hong Kong. And after 1848, the Hong Kong Government has plans to build a botanical garden, but lack the financial needs adjourned. Construction was started in 1860, and in August 6, 1864 to the first use of the facilities open to the public. North of the park on Albert Road is the location of Government House, Hong Kong, Hong Kong people's armed forces command, said the Governor of Hong Kong as a "soldier first", so the park in general is also known as "soldiers first garden." In 1871, the park fully open, and officially named the "Hong Kong Botanical Gardens." As the name implies, the then Hong Kong-based plant to plant within the park. But by 1876, the park started keeping birds and mammals, for tourist viewing. In 1883, former Governor Park erected a bronze statue of Kennedy, he contributed to the park to commemorate the opening round and other contributions in Hong Kong. The park in 1931-1933 closed for the construction of reservoirs at the bottom. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the park was renamed the Japanese "big is the park", and the construction of Hong Kong shrine. Kennedy Park, the statue was shipped to Japan melt away. After the war in 1958, the site replaced by a bronze statue of King George VI. The park was later expanded, the main provision for mammals and reptiles in the home. To reflect the gradual increase in the animal park, it was renamed in 1975 the "Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens."
Translated by Google
Opening hours
* Fountain Terrace Garden: daily from 6 am to 10 pm * Plant greenhouse: Every day from 9 am to 16:30 * Other parts: daily from 6 am to 7 pm
Translated by Google
Geographical environment
Located in the northern slope of Victoria Peak. Highest elevation: 100 meters. The lowest elevation: 62 meters. The entire park is Garden Road, Robinson Road, Glenealy and Upper Albert Road around. Albany Road, which is more what the park is divided into two independent parts, rely on the pedestrian tunnel connecting the two parts.
Translated by Google
Facilities
* Park in the east (Old Park): The late George VI, King of England body statue, children's playground, aviary, the jaguar cage, greenhouse, garden fountain platform. * 500 birds: American flamingo, long crown starling, yellow goose neck Palawan peacock pheasant ﹑, big eyes spot a variety of Crowned Pigeon pheasant ﹑ ﹑ variety of cranes, including cranes, white-naped crane, crowned crane and the blue cranes, and other water birds such as white-winged duck habitat. A greenhouse planted more than 150 varieties, including orchids, ferns, pineapple plants, climbers and indoor plants.
Translated by Google
Near the popular tourist spots
* Hong Kong Park * Peak Peak: From the cable car terminus on Garden Road, take the Peak Tram to go.