Hii my dear Steemit friends, how are you? :) As you may remember, I went to the Hong Kong Book Fair last month. Now, it's August. I wanna ask you some questions: what does late August mean to you? The start of a new season? Or the time when you've already spent all your salary? For me, it's special because IT MARKS A NEW SEMESTER !
親愛的Steemit朋友們：你們還好嗎？:) 大家或許還記得，我上個月去了香港書展。現在是8月了。我想問大家一個問題：對於大家來說，8月底代表著什麼？秋季的開始？還是月光族的悲哀？對於我來說，8月底是個特別的時間。因為......它代表了新學期的開始 ！！
Today, I'll be inviting you to explore my school - the University of Hong Kong !! I'm sure you've heard of it, but do you know what it looks like? Do you want me to take you to places where tourists are not allowed to enter? Ok no more questions... Let's go!!!
今天，我會邀請大家探索我的學校——香港大學！！我相信大家都有所聞名，但你想揭開它的面紗嗎？想不想跟著我去遊客禁入的地方？好了不問問題了，讓我們出發吧！！
HKU is the territory's OLDEST institute of higher learning. It's not the largest, but it's the most beautiful university for me ❤️ To visit HKU, I suggest taking the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) to HKU Station because it's the most convenient way. Another reason is that you can learn how the University evolutes since its establishment while walking in the station!!!
港大是這座城市最古老的大學。雖然它不是最大的，但在我心目中，它是最美的❤️ 如果想來港大，我建議大家坐地鐵到「香港大學站」。這是最方便的一個選擇。然而，坐地鐵的好處不只如此：在地鐵連結港大的走廊旁有豐富的介紹，讓大家可以了解港大是怎樣從一所默默無聞的地區大學進化到如今富有盛名的國際大學！
The well-know writer Eileen Chang used to study at the University, too!!
著名作家張愛玲也是港大的畢業生呢！
Let's turn RIGHT at exit A2 first.
我們先在出口右轉。
We're now on the Upper University Street !
我們現在到了大學街上層！
Walking along the Street, we can see the Student Union Building. Here's the Union Co-op Store. It's a nice place to buy souvenirs! ;pp
一直往前走，我們會看到學生會大樓。這就是學生會合作社，你可以在這裏買些紀念品哦 ;pp
If we keep walking, we'll arrive at the Centennial Campus (at Ground level). The Centennial Campus, which adjoins the Main Campus to the west, was constructed for the implementation of the new 4-year curriculum. It also marks the University's establishment for A CENTURY!!!
如果我們一直走，就會來到百週年校園 (地面)。它位於主校園的西面，是為了迎接大學4年制而建設的。它也紀念了港大建校100週年！！！
The first thing you'll see is the 3-leveled Chi Wah Learning Commons. Guess how large it is?.........It's 6,000 Square Meters !!! Personally, it is the most contemporary building at the University ;pp It's where students and teachers come together to participate in various learning activities. Please notice that you have to be a student at HKU to entre!!! BUT, you can follow me to see what it looks like!! :)
你第一個見到的建築會是3層的智華館。大家猜猜它有多大？......竟然有6000平方米！！！個人來說，它是港大最摩登的建築;pp 它的作用是讓師生參與各種學習活動。大家請注意：你必須要是港大生才能進去哦！！！但是，你可以跟著我，一窺內裏乾坤！:)
There're individual as well as group learning spaces, including both the traditional work tables and diner booth style places. Of course, there're group learning rooms.
這裏有個人及小組學習室，包括傳統的工作桌及攤位形工作間。當然，還有學習室。
Don't wanna be disturbed by others? The Quiet Study Area is the best choice for you. You can sink into the sofa and sleep study quietly.
不想被打擾嗎？靜音研習室是你的最佳選擇。你可以鑽進鬆軟的沙發，享受你的
夢境個人時光。
No more photos, let's watch a video to know more about this incredible learning area!!!!!
不要再看照片了，讓我們看看影片，感受一下在這個巨大的學習中心學習是什麼感覺吧！
Stepping out of the Chi Wah Learning Commons, we'll see the Run Run Shaw Tower.
踏出智華館，我們可以見到邵逸夫教學樓。
This could be one of the most famous photo spots in the University!!!! It's currently under conservation. Looks much better than before, doesn't it?
這是全港大最熱門的打卡點之一哦！！現在正在保養。比以前美多了，對不對？
Now今
Before昔
Next to it is the first and only vegetarian restaurant at the University. Even my foodie friends like dinning here because the food's just delicious!!
在它的旁邊就是港大第一，和唯一一家素食餐廳。這裏的食物讓人垂延三尺，就連我的吃貨朋友都對它讚不絕口呢！
Don't wanna leave the University empty-handed? You could buy some souvenirs at the HKU Visitor Centre :) Just some of the examples:
不想空手離開港大嗎？大家可以在香港大學訪客中心買些精美紀念品:) 以下只是部分產品：
Opposite to the Run Run Shaw Tower, there're some escalators. If you go up and walk for about 15 seconds, you'll find yourself in the Centennial Garden!!! It's open to public, where a brick wall has been erected with donors’ names. It's a nice place to go if you feel like relaxing with your friends!!!
在邵逸夫教學樓對面有一些扶手電梯。如果你上去，再走15秒的話，你就會發現自己置身於迷人的百週年花園！！它是對外開放的，裏面有一面紅磚牆，刻上了捐贈人的名字。如果你想和朋友享受美好的午後時光，這絕對是一個好去處！
Going down to the Lower Ground floor, you'll see the Lee Shaw Kee Lecture Centre.
如果我們來到地下一層，我們會看見李兆基會議中心。
Walking out of the Lecture Centre, you're in the Lower University Street.
離開會議中心，我們就來到了大學街下層。
It's the newly opened ice-cream store!!! Wanna try how a 100% dairy and soy free ice-cream tastes like? Come and try now!!!
這是新開的雪糕店！！想知道100%無奶無豆雪糕的滋味嗎？馬上來試試吧！！
Going up by the escalator, we're at the MTR station again. This time, let's turn LEFT.
坐扶手電梯上去的話，我們又回到了香港大學站。這次，讓我們左轉。
You'll find a small garden with a Lily Pond!! Rumor has it that if you jump into the pond, you'll find yourself in the Chinese University of Hong Kong when you climb out!!! Do you wanna try? No thanks
我們會看到一個有蓮花池的小花園！有謠言說，如果你跳進水池，你就會穿越到香港中文大學！有興趣一試嗎？
不了謝謝
Next to the Garden is the Sun Yat-Sen Steps. It's named after Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, who is often regarded as the founder of modern China, and was among the first cohort of students admitted of The University of Hong Kong. Don't worry, if you wanna go down, you can choose to take the lift/escalator. But it's definitely a nice way to do exercise ;pp
在花園旁邊，就是中山階了。它以國父孫中山先生命名。大家都知道，孫中山先生曾在港大醫學院就讀，是港大最早期的學生之一:) 別擔心，如果想下去，你不必走樓梯，這裏是有電梯的。不過，這可是個鍛鍊的好機會哦 ;pp
Going down, you'll see the Sun Yat-Sen Place. As serious as its name is, it's just a small open area in front of the Main Library.
到了下面，我們就來到了中山廣場。別看它的名字這麼嚴肅，它其實就是一個小小的、在主圖書館 對面的開放空間。
Interesting Facts: the Sun Yat-Sen Place is known as “Happy Park” among HKU students. It's a popular venue for social, academic and cultural activities. For example, the Joint-university Mass Dance | 趣味小知識: 港大的學生都管中山廣場叫「開心公園」。因為它是舉辦社會、學術及文化活動的熱門地點，例如聯校群舞。
Here comes the spot of the day- the Main Building !!!!!
現在，我們來到了是日最佳景點——本部大樓！！！
The Main Building is the OLDEST structure on the HKU Main Campus. During its early days it housed ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY, including lecture rooms, a library, a clinic, administrative offices, and even a temporary student hostel!!! Because of the outbreak of war, the Main Building was converted into a relief hospital in late 1941.
本部大樓是港大最老的建築。在早期，大學所有的部門都在這棟建築裏，比如說教室、圖書館、診所、辦公室，甚至臨時學生宿舍！！！不過，在1941年尾爆發戰爭的時候，本部大樓就變身成為了臨時醫院。
The Main Building in the old days 舊時的本部大樓 (Source)
It's a monument now. Let's see how beautiful it is✨ !!
現時，它已經成為一個古蹟。讓我們來看看它有多美吧✨！！
Did you know that many movies such as Lust, Caution and City of Glass were filmed at the Main Building?
你知道《色 · 戒》與《玻璃之城》 都有在本部大樓取景嗎？
Lust, Caution: the characters are chatting near the pond 湯唯和朋友在水池邊談心 (Source)
Today: the pond at the Main Building 今日：本部大樓內的水池
| City of Glass: The male lead at the ramp | City of Glass: The two protagonists date |
|---|---|
左：本部大樓外的斜坡；右：黎明與舒淇一吻定情 (Source)
Interesting Facts: Nowadays, HKU is a truly INTERNATIONAL University with students from all over the world. HOWEVER, it was founded as an ALL-MALE Institution. Not until 10 YEARS later were women students admitted for the first time | 趣味小知識：今時今日，港大已經是國際專上學府，有來自世界各地的學生。可是，當創校的時候，它可是一所男校哦！！！直到10年後，學校才收錄第一位女學生。
Male and female graduates at HKU 港大男女畢業生 (Source)
Being one of the best universities of the world, the University of Hong Kong continues to strike for excellence. I'm extremely proud to be a student at HKU, and I wish to give back to this wonderful institute in the near future. I guess I'd stop here. Hope you enjoy reading :):) If you come to HK, please feel free to visit HKU!!! Thanks for reading! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions in your mind, please feel free to tell me!! I'll share more of Hong Kong in the future :)
身為全世界最著名的學府之一，香港大學多年來在各方面力臻完美。能成為港大的學生，我感到十分榮幸，並且期望在不久的將來能回饋這所美麗的大學。今天就寫到這兒吧:) 希望你喜歡我的文章哦:):) 如果你來香港的話，可以來港大看看哦!! 謝謝讀到這裏的你!! 如果有任何的問題、意見或建議，都歡迎在留言中告訴我！我會與大家分享更多這座城市的故事的！
