Special Attractions of the 18 Districts in Hong Kong

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Special Attractions of the 18 Districts in Hong Kong

The District Administration Scheme commenced in 1982 in Hong Kong with the establishment of a District Board (renamed as District Council) and a District Management Committee in each of the 18 districts. This served to achieve a more effective coordination of government efforts in the provision of services and facilities at the district level and to promote public participation in district affairs. Despite its small size, Hong Kong exudes charm in each of its districts, offering a kaleidoscope of attractions – trendy hot spots, state-of-the-art skyscrapers, historic architecture, venerable customs and bewitching landscapes.

This set of special stamps comprises 18 stamps, each exhibiting three landmarks or attractions to highlight the uniqueness of the respective districts.

Central & Western District

Central Police Station Historical Compound, Peak Tram, International Finance Centre

Eastern District

Victoria Park, Island Eastern Corridor, Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence

Southern District

Floating Restaurant, Murray House, Ocean Park

Wan Chai District

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Old Wan Chai Post Office, Lovers’ Rock

Kowloon City District

Kowloon Walled City Park, Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa, Sung Wong Toi

Kwun Tong District

Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar, apm, Child-giving Rocks in Cha Kwo Ling

Sham Shui Po District

Computer Shopping Centres, “Lingnan Garden” in Lai Chi Kok Park, Festival Walk

Wong Tai Sin District

Wong Tai Sin Temple, Lion Rock, Chi Lin Nunnery

Yau Tsim Mong District

Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Temple Street, Yuen Po Street Bird Garden

Islands District

Tian Tan Buddha, Cheung Chau Bun Festival, Tai O

Kwai Tsing District

Lantau Link View Point, Kwai Chung Container Terminals, Tsing Ma Bridge

North District

Fung Ying Seen Koon, Chung Ying Street, Pak Hok Lam

Sai Kung District

Seafood Street, Tai Long Wan, Lions Nature Education Centre Shell House*

Sha Tin District

Amah Rock (Mong Fu Shek), Shing Mun River Promenade, Che Kung Temple

Tai Po District

Lookout Tower, Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree, Tai Po Waterfront Park

Tsuen Wan District

Sam Tung Uk Museum, Yuen Yuen Institute, Tai Mo Shan Country Park

Tuen Mun District

Hong Kong Gold Coast, Ching Chung Koon, Tsing Shan Monastery

Yuen Long District

Mai Po Nature Reserve, farmland, Chinese cake

The First Day Cover design features a kaleidoscopic display of superimposed images to reflect the diversity and vitality of the 18 districts.