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The Greater Bay Area
Dulwich College Beijing, Yang, Carrie - 11
What is the Greater Bay Area?
Have you ever you ever dreamed about a new region being formed? Do you want to explore the excellent
qualities, appealing landmarks and luxurious sights of an imaginative scene? If you do, then read on! A new
region has been established! The Greater Bay Area has been created from several different places, Hong
Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and
Zhao Qing. This futuristic region will have land more than Switzerland, people more than Canada, and will
contain more business than the whole of Australia! Get ready to discover something you’ve never come
upon before!
Hong Kong awaits!
Ever thought of the most exciting place to visit, where there are delectable dishes, and Stunning skylines of
cities? If yes, then come and visit, Hong Kong awaits you!
• Mouthwatering specialties you must try!
The food for everyplace is the most important, Laughter is the brightest, where food is the best! Hong
Kong’s cuisine is not only an exotic bonding of Eastern and Western taste but is also a great variety of
creative delights. Want to find the perfect traditional Hong Kong treat?! You might want to try dim sum!
This mouthwatering meal was originated from this region and means “Touch the heart”. Hong Kong has
many famous dishes, including sweet sour pork, wonton, roast goose, Hong Kong styled milk tea etc. Now
it’s your turn to attempt the appetizing, scrumptious specialties of Hong Kong!
• Find the unforgettable wonders of your trip!
Do you like the secure feeling of watching the stunning skyline before your eyes? Want to catch more than
a glimpse of the most amazing moment of your life? Hong Kong has the most pleasant skyline like no other
countries, becoming qualities of a serene scene and a view that would be never forgotten. The Peak Tram is
Hong Kong’s most popular tourist attraction – and one that will bring you to the best vantage point to enjoy
the city’s skyline, with extremely tall skyscrapers and lush greenery – but it’s worth seeing this at least once
in your life. Just be prepared to wait for your ride. More instantly, Hong Kong’s Big Buddha is 34-metres
high. It was the largest outdoor sitting Buddha now of its raising. It’s said that on a (rare) clear day, the Big
Buddha can be seen from as far as Macau. Make sure to pack plenty of water for the 268-step climb you
need to accomplish before you reach the base of the Buddha. Be sure to explore more of Hong Kong's
wonders, including Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Peak, The Avenue Stars, Hexagonal Rock Columns etc.
• History
Kowloon means nine dragons Folklore tells us that a young emperor the areas eight hills and named the land
“eight dragons”. Then a servant reminded him that the emperor himself was too a dragon. This made nine.
‘Kow’ sounds like “gua”or nine dragons in Cantonese, and ‘Loon’ is like “Lung” or dragon.
Macau for now!
Been to Hong Kong and now trying to find somewhere else to explore? Want to find the new Las Vegas,
where you can chill, have fun and spend your tranquil holiday? Macau has been famous for being the
‘Las Vegas of the east’ because of so many casinos! Furthermore, the second wealthiest territory in the world!
Get comfortable in your seat, because this will be a real treat…
• Flavorsome food you will miss back home!
Macau is well-known for its flavor-blending culture, and current Macanese cuisine may be considered a
type of mixture cuisine. Macanese food is seasoned with numerous spices including turmeric, coconut milk,
cinnamon, and dried cod, giving special scents and tastes. These also includes Pork Chop buns; Opinions
change when it comes to this delicacy. Chee Chong Fung, Portuguese styled custard tarts, Minchi, Bakkwa
etc. are all main specialties of Macau.