Bauhinia Traditional Cache
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To commemorate the handover of Hong Kong from Great Britain to China on July 1st 1997, this cache has been humbly placed by a British geocacher living in Hong Kong. It also marks the need for an urban cache now that the weather is much hotter!
More information about the area:
The Expo Promenade (also known as Golden Bauhinia Square) outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks the most significant occasion in Hong Kong's history - the return of the former British colony to the People's Republic of China, and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The handover took place in the convention centre with President Jiang Zemin and other dignitaries representing China, and Prince Charles present to witness the relinquishment of what had often been described as "the richest jewel in the British Crown".
The main ceremonies took place on the night of 30 June 1997. The Hong Kong SAR came into being on 1 July under its Chief Executive, Shanghai-born former shipping magnate, Tung Chee-Hwa.
The "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture (Golden Bauhinia) is a gift from the Central Government to mark the widespread joy of the people at the return of the territory to the Motherland after more than 150 years. Other gifts to commemorate the historic occasion were sent by each of China's provinces, autonomous regions and other territories.
Near the Golden Bauhinia stands the Reunification Monument bearing inscriptions of President Jiang Zemin's calligraphy.
The area is extremely pretty and peaceful and it’s a great place to walk around and to also relax by day or night. It’s one of the best places to view Kowloon from across the water. Why not catch the light show here at 8pm to see the other side of the Symphony of Lights? Or if you are an early riser, come and see the raising of the flag ceremony every day at 7.50am.
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