Victoria Peak and Man Mo

Temple
By Akshay Chalke and Ryan
Carbon
 Victoria Peak
• With an altitude of 522 meters, it is the highest
mountain in the island
• Although originally a telecommunications facility,
its high-value residential land and public parks
have given its name as "The Peak"
 History
• The peak attracted early Europeans
settlers as early as the 19th century, but
back then people used sedan chairs to go
up and down the hill so development was
slow.
 History cont.
• Until the Tram Service began in 1888, and this lead to a boost in the
residences on the peak.
• But between 1904 to 1930 the peak was an exclusive residential
area for non-chinese, and this was the same for the tram
• Today it still remains an upmarket area ,although residency is based
on wealth
• It is also one of Honk Kong's top tourist destinations with almost 7
million people visiting it each year.
 Activities at the Peak
• Check out the spectacular view of the City
and its Harbors
• Scenic Walks
• Shop at the Peak Tower and Eat at its
several restaurants
Man Mo Temple
 Man Mo Temple
• Built in 1847
• British Rule
• Hollywood Road, Ladder Street
 Man Cheung
• Brush
• God of Literature
• Wears Green
 Kwan Yu
• Sword, Spear
• Wears Red
• Shandong Province
 Settling Disputes
• Late 1800’s
• Problems not able to settle under British
Rule
• Plaintiff and Defendant make promise and
punishment, write on paper, burn with
blood of chicken
 Atmosphere
• Sun Beams
• Shoot through at sharp angles

• Incense
• Rod or Coil shaped
• Attract Gods
• Food for Gods
 Interior
• Chairs of Gods figures carved in
• Fortune Telling
• Use Bamboo Tube