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Overview and HistoryHong Kong sits on the south coast of China, on the Pearl River Delta. It's got a population of more than seven million people and is one of the most densely populated places on earth. It also appears to be putting into place the template for population management, which cities around the world will be implementing as soon as they can afford it. More on that later.Archaeological evidence dates human activity beneath present-day Hong Kong back to the stone age. The area was first settled by people from the mainland during the Han dynasty, around the beginning of the common era (the P.C. term for when B.C. changed to A.D. Whoa!)For hundreds of years, Hong Kong was a small fishing community and haven for travelers, with a few pirates here and there. Then whitey showed up.Western influence reached China at the beginning of the 15th century, when all those great explorers in boats were cruising for loot in strange and mysterious places. Tea and silk were the commodities connecting eastern Europe to China, and Hong Kong was known as a safe harbor through which to pass. When you're carrying the Queen's tea, it's especially important to avoid ARRRRRRguments with pirates. Hyuk hyuk hyuk.Seriously folks -- in the eighteenth century Britain was doing a booming business with China, offering Indian opium to balance their extensive purchases of fine porcelains and everything else. The opium was ordained to be for medicinal purposes only, of course.Well, as you may imagine, the Chinese got sick of opium fiends junking up the place, so they attempted to stop the British suppliers, to no avail. The Opium Wars resulted and ended with China ceding Hong Kong to the British, in fear of their massive naval power. This took place in the year 1841.Colonization soon followed, Hong Kong shot up in value as an international port, and its population increased dramatically. In 1898 Britain acquired additional territories on a 99 year lease -- expiring in 1997. Does that year sound familiar? Read on.In the 20th century Hong Kong changed hands several times. The British surrendered it to Japan during World War Two, then took it back after Japan's defeat, then gave it to China later. Immediately following the war, Hong Kong served as a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Chinese refugees, while the Chinese National Government was losing its civil war against communist leadership.The population of Hong Kong exploded as corporations seeking to escape Chinese isolationism arrived and set up shop. Cheap labor in the textile and manufacturing industries steadily built up the economy and ensured foreign investment. By the end of the 20th century Hong Kong had become a financial mammoth offering banking services to the world.In 1997 Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule with a few stipulations in place to guarantee its economic autonomy, as much as possible. The phrase "one country, two systems" was coined by the Chinese to describe the relationship between the mainland and Hong Kong.Getting ThereWell, where do you want to get to from the Hong Kong International Airport? There are ferries servicing six mainland ports in the Pearl River Delta Region. Airport Express Railway connects directly to downtown Hong Kong, and it has been rated the best airport in the world multiple times.The Airport Express Railway will get you into Hong Kong in about an hour, for $100. Public buses cost $10 and take a little longer. For direct service to your hotel you can take one of the hotel's private buses ($120+) or a taxi ($300+). As you can see, waiting time is optional for those who can afford it.Here's a little blurb on travel times, with further information for access to nearby cities (cross-boundary transport).TransportationGrab an Octopus card when you arrive. Octopus is the world's first electronic ticket-fare card system and the Hong Kong public transportation system is the world leader in people-moving. 90% of Hong Kongers get around on public transportation.Octopus covers the Airport Rail line, buses, ferries, the rapid-transit MTR network, supermarkets, fast food outlets, phone booths... It's how to get around the cashless economy.Nevermind the microchip built into it, you'll get used to having one of those on you at all times -- and soon they'll be internal! What do I mean? Many schools in Hong Kong even use the Octopus card to check attendance, because you read the card's data with an external scanner from a distance. This will the global norm soon. What if that chip is installed in your body? It's in the works baby!The hilly Hong Kong terrain also demands some special modes of transportation. If you've been to Pittsburgh, you may have some idea of how cool it is to ride a cable car up the side of a mountain, overlooking a majestic harbor and city. Multiply that by about ten thousand and you've got Hong Kong: vertical-travel trams, moving sidewalks, and the world's longest outdoor escalator system.People and CultureThe local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. Official languages are Chinese and English. You're on your own, baby! Dive into the swarming, throbbing, pulsing, crawling and teeming mix!Things to do & RecommendationsThe Peak Tower and its shopping Galleria are the biggest tourist attraction in Hong Kong so don't miss it.Cool off in the Kowloon Park public indoor swimming pool!After that, go see what's happening at the Hong Kong Fringe Club, a non-profit organisation which puts together exhibitions for international artists and performers.Organize sports fans flock to the Hong Kong Stadium, but there's good news for disorganized sportistas too -- Mountain biking is now legal in the parks! Have at it, baby!All this excitement is going to make you hungry. Springtime is traditionally the time to celebrate seafood, summer is for fruits, and winter steams with hot pot soups to keep you warm.The best thing to do is go and find some dim sum. Dozens of plates of tasty small items, sort of like sushi but it's cooked, and the varieties are endless.Since you won't be able to walk down the street without complete and total sensory overload, I'll just whap in the Hong Kong tourist board's guide to dining and leave you to your intuition.Good luck, take it slow and above all -- DON'T SPIT OUT YOUR CHEWING GUM ON THE SIDEWALK. Gum is legal but there's a $500 fine for intentional littering. Enjoy!Text by Steve Smith.

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Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery 妙法寺 - virtual tour 5 360 Panorama | 360Cities

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Overview and HistoryHong Kong sits on the south coast of China, on the Pearl River Delta. It's got a population of more than seven million people and is one of the most densely populated places on earth.

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Chengdu - Qingyang - San Qingdian - hall -2012 360 Panorama | 360Cities

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360° panorama photo from Chengdu by jacky cheng. Qingyang located yihuan West Sec, according to JJ side, known as the “western Sichuan first Ta...

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The Nanjing Confucian temple was consecrates with sacrificial offering our country ancient times the renowned big thinker, the educationalist Kong Zi's temple, its full title was "the accomplishment highest sage my deceased teacher Wen Xuan king temple", abbreviation "temple of Confucian learning". Kong Zi was politely called since old times by the people "Confucius", therefore its temple popular name "Confucian temple". The Nanjing Confucian temple built in Song Jingyou first year (in 1034), studied the palace by the Eastern Jin Dynasty to expand becomes. This group of broad in scale the historic building group has been through repeatedly the vicissitudes, several is popular waste, after the clear Tongzhi eight years (in 1869) reconstructed, in 1937 suffers the Japanese army that invaded China to burn down, but damaged seriously. in 1984, the city, the Regional people's government to protect the ancient capital cultural heritage, after the concerned expert scientific examination and the plan, several degrees appropriated special funds, counts one by one year the careful service and duplicate constructs. Present's Confucian temple was changed beyond recognition, unfolds magnificently again. Is honored as the Qin Huai scenic spot to become the old city Nanjing's characteristic landscape area, is also becomes famous the Chinese and foreign the tourist attraction. in 1991 is evaluated "good China tourist attraction 40" by the country one. "area Qinhuai River washed completely previous dynasty the filth and mire, the millennium Confucian temple splendor concurrently all previous dynasties ancient appearance new attitude." Here Nanjing Confucian temple reconstruction couplets hung in front which thinks on the happy pavilion stone column to engrave, it Qinhuai River's clear posture beauty and the Confucian temple construction new look contains, but demonstrated fully, for tourist by infinite aftertaste and daydream. The Confucian temple is consecrates with the sacrificial offering Confucius's temple, also said that Wen Xuan the king temple, is called the temple of Confucian learning. It the scenic spot has become famous the Chinese and foreign as old city Jinling's Qin Huai, becomes the name is known far and wide tourist attraction. The Confucian temple repeat passes through the vicissitudes, several is popular waste, successive years allocates funds after the present government to start construction the reconstruction, enables the Confucian temple both to have the Ming and Qing Dynasties style take Dachengdian as the main body, and has the temple city vista to unite the characteristic historic building group to pull out, but. The Confucian temple duplicate has constructed since 1984 has received the tourist more than 8000 ten thousand people, generally has more than ten ten thousand people to go sightseeing every day, the shopping, on season may reach 300,000 people. The people crowd one another, forget to return, understands enchanting Qin heartily Huai the scenery.

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Nanjing Confucius Temple - Ming Tang 360 Panorama | 360Cities

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The Nanjing Confucian temple was consecrates with sacrificial offering our country ancient times the renowned big thinker, the educationalist Kong Zi's temple, its full title was "the accomplishment highest sage my deceased teacher Wen Xuan king temple", abbreviation "temple of Confucian learning".

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The red pointer is Qufu where Confucianism started

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Confucianism originated in the village of Qufu which is in the state of Lu which is in Ancient China.

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This is Confucius, the guy who started Confucianism

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The name of the guy who started it was Confucius. His original name was Kong Qi who was then later known as Kong Fuzi. In the West, they called him Confucius.

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Confucianism started between the 6th-5th century BCE. Confucianism is still practiced today in modern times.

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People that practice Confucianism do not believe in a god/goddess(s). However, when a person that practices Confucianism dies, they believe that the person is still on Earth, just in a different form. They do not believe in a afterlife.

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This is a Confucianism Temple that Confucianists worship in.

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Confucianists worship in temples. They also have churches that they go to. But the church was founded in 1912.

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These are the 6 central conceptions of Confucianism

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The Confucianists worship their ancestors and human-centered virtues. They focus on "the cultivation of virtue in a morally organized world." Confucianists worshippings involve: "the burning of incense and kneeling and bowing before images of Confucius or other important ancestors/spirits."

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The arrow is pointing at Bihar, India where Buddhism started.

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Buddhism originated in the Kingdom of Magadha. This is now modern day Bihar, India.

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This is Siddhartha Gautama the guy who started Buddhism

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The guy who founded Buddhism was Siddhartha Gautama. He grew up in a wealthy castle to the age of 29 and had all the things he ever needed.

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Buddhism started in the late 6th century B.C.E. People still practice Buddhism all over the world today.

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People that practice Buddhism do not believe in a god/goddess(s). However, the do respect and look up to the Buddha aka Siddhartha Gautama. They also believe in reincarnation but they believe you can reach nirvana in one lifetime.

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This is a Buddhist Monastery that they worship in.

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Buddhists worship in in Temples or Monasteries that are in their community. In Buddhism they believe temples represent pure land or environment of the Buddha.

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Buddhists do public worships. They worship the Buddha too, but not like he is a god. The Buddhists believe in, The Three Universal Truths, The Four Noble Truths, and The Eightfold Path. They follow these and then they can reach enlightenment which then you can reach the state of Nirvana. Buddhism is based off of Hinduism but the Buddha didn't agree with the Caste System and many other things about Hinduism. The Four Noble Truths are, Life is Suffering, There is a Cause to our Suffering, There is an End to our Suffering, and The Way to End Suffering is by Following the Eightfold path. The Eightfold path is, Right: Understanding, Thought, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration. The Three Universal Truths are, Everything is impermanent and changing, Impermanence leads to suffering, making life imperfect, and The self is not personal and unchanging.

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The blue piece that say Henan is where Taoism originated

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Taoism originated in the province of Henan which is now Eastern China

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This is Lao Tzu, the guy who started Taoism

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The name of the guy who started Taoism was Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was a Philosopher who started Taoism so they called him Philosopher Lao Tzu

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Taoism religion was started in the year of 142 C.E. However, the religious system started in the 4th-3rd century B.C.E.

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People that practice Taoism do not believe in a god/goddess(s). However they believe in Tao/Dao. Tao is complicated but basically it is the flow of the universe. Taoism teaches that all living creatures are ought to live in harmony with the universe. They also believe that the universe came from the Tao.

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This is Qingyang, the number 1 Taoist Temple in China.

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Taoists worship in temples, monasteries, and priests. The Qingyang Palace is the most popular/famous Taoist Temple in China.

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This is some explanation with Taoism stuff.

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The Taoist people respect and celebrate the people who founded Taoism. They call the Chief guy Laozi is the main guy who founded Taoism. His name means The Elder. The three main principles in Taoism are, "inaction, simplicity and living in harmony with nature." Taoism mainly focuses on "genuineness, longevity, health, immortality, vitality, wu wei (non-action, a natural action, a perfect equilibrium with tao), detachment, refinement (emptiness), spontaneity, transformation and omni-potentiality."