Being Hong Kong 026: The Making of Hong Kong

Geo refers to geology and geography.

How did Hong Kong's "geology" shape the "texture" of the city?

How did Hong Kong, once described as a "barren rock," manage to build a metropolis?

A century ago, large-scale quarrying began, building a city of granite;

Boundary stones hidden in various corners of the city silently record historical changes;  

Terracing hillsides, building retaining walls with stones, constructing roads and buildings;

Flattening small hills to create densely populated communities;

Diverse mineral resources spurred industries and formed villages;

Planting trees and flowers on barren rock, cultivating lush green country parks...

What if the story of Hong Kong began with a single stone?

Let’s Rediscover  the Hong Kong Stone Age…..