Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| object | Fountain |
| others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
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Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Sponsors | Park |
| Object | Fountain |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date of Death | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Media Type | Photo |
| Material Type | Image |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Media Type | Photo |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Media Type | Photo |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Media Type | Photo |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Media Type | Photo |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Bing Tau Fa Yuen)
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were opened to the public in 1864, making it the oldest public garden in Hong Kong. It was first named the Botanical Garden because it was intended to be for research on plants in Hong Kong. Later animals were introduced, and in 1975 it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The site of the Botanical Garden once served as temporary Government House, and subsequently, the official Government House was built on northern side of the garden. Since the Governor commanded the armed forces, he was called Bing Tau (chief commander) and the garden was called Bing Tau Fa Yuen (chief commander's garden).
| Date | 1996 to 2016 |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens |
| Object | Fountain |
| Others | Park |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage |
| Source | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Repository | Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkbh-0067 |
location
Other photos
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