Golden Bauhinia Square Hong Kong

The Golden Bauhinia Square is one and the same with the Expo Promenade outside the huge bird like Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront.

The place is especially significant for the Chinese because it was the location of the return of the former British colony to the People's Republic of China as well as the formation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The sculpture, a gilded flower bauhinia, is 6 meters high. The major part is composed of a bauhinia on a base of red granite pillar on a pyramid.

The sculpture is deemed an important symbol for the Hong Kong people after reunification. On the second day of Chinese New Year and National Day of the People's Republic of China, the square is lighted up by a firework show.

The actual handover deed took place inside the convention centre with President Jiang Zemin and other dignitaries representing China, and Prince Charles handing over forever what was described as "the richest jewel in the British Crown".

To forever mark the joyful occasion the Central government gifted the new SAR with the "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture (Golden Bauhinia). This symbol becomes the focus of the SAR and mainland visitors nationalistic fervor and devotion during the Flag-raising ceremonies.

Golden Bauhinia Square Flag-Raising Ceremonies

You can enjoy the pomp and ceremony of the official daily flag raising at the Golden Bauhinia Square daily except 1st of each month between 7:50am - 8:03am.

The ceremony is performed by uniformed Hong Kong police officers in regular attire and include the playing of the national anthem. On the second Sunday of each month, this flag-raising ceremony will be conducted by different youth groups.

An Enhanced Flag Raising Ceremony takes place on the 1st of every month between 7:45am - 8:13am. This will include a flag-raising party of Hong Kong police officers accompanied by a rifle unit all in ceremonial dress. The ceremony will include the playing of the national anthem by the Police Band followed by a 10-minute musical performance by the Police Pipe Band.

Check out also the Reunification Monument bearing inscriptions of President Jiang Zemin's calligraphy near the Golden Bauhinia.

Getting There

Golden Bauhinia Square ( Expo Promenade )

MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A5. Walk across the footbridge, head right and through the lobby of Central Plaza, continue on across the connecting overhead walkway, then descend to ground level. Head towards the waterfront ahead and the statue and monument is on the left. About a 15-minute walk.

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