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The City of Victoria, [2] (Chinese: 維多利亞市, [3] or 維多利亞城) [4] often called Victoria City or simply Victoria (Chinese: 維城), was the de facto capital of Hong Kong during its time as a British dependent territory. [5]
Victoria Park (Chinese: 維多利亞公園; Cantonese Yale: Wàihdōleih'a Gūng'yún) is a public park in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong. The park is named after Queen Victoria , who has a statue in the park .
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour in Hong Kong separating Hong Kong Island in the south from the Kowloon Peninsula to the north. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony in 1841 and its subsequent development as a trading centre.
Austin left Hong Kong in 1878, [9] and James Russell moved into the Austin Arms. [FL 55 & 56]: Both in Wong Nai Chung. [FL 57] The Eyrie: [10] In late 1875 Charles May, [11] the first head of the Hong Kong Police, Fire Brigade and Goal (retired) [12] applied for a lot at the very top of Mt. Austin and his bungalow was finished two years later ...
Victoria Peak is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island.It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak only generally. With an elevation of 552 metres (1,811 ft), it is the tallest hill on Hong Kong Island, and the 29th tallest in the territory of Hong Kong.
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Victoria Peak Garden is a Victorian style garden near the summit of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. The former Mountain Lodge , an alternate residence for the Governor of Hong Kong , was located there, which has since been demolished, but the park remains as an attraction at the Peak.
Victoria Hospital was a hospital in Hong Kong. Previously called Victoria Jubilee Hospital, the hospital was named to commemorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria. The foundation stone for the hospital was laid on 22 June 1897. Operation commenced on 7 November 1903 and in December 1947.