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⛏️ [Seeking Flavors of the Past] The Iron Ore Era: Ma On Shan Mining Village Journey
Description
This time, in partnership with Grace Community Gala / ELCHK Mine Village Heritage Campaign (鞍山探索館), we serve up a flavor rich in history: ⛏️ The Iron Ore Flavor.
Beyond the bustling shopping malls and public housing estates of modern Ma On Shan lies a mountain town history written by iron mining. We pass Ma On Shan Station, Heng On Estate, and Yiu On Estate daily, but rarely pause to uncover how miners and their families built their lives on this land.
Ma On Shan once flourished because of its iron ore. High up on the hillsides, miners and their families created a community—building churches, dormitories, and mining facilities that wove together a vital, yet often forgotten, chapter of Hong Kong's industrial past. As new town development took off with the construction of Heng On and Yiu On Estates, those mining years gradually faded behind high-rise towers.
Starting at Ma On Shan Park, this guided tour uncovers surviving iron mining relics, shedding light on miners' daily lives, family connections, and the district's urban evolution.
Activity Highlights
- Ma On Shan Park: Uncover local history starting from a single piece of raw iron ore.
- From Mountain to Town: Trace the overlapping layers of mining village heritage and modern new town development.
- Mining Relics & Heritage Sites: Step into mining village history to learn about family life, local solidarity, and district transformations.
Activity Details
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Ma On Shan area
Language: Cantonese
Capacity: 20 participants (Minimum 8 participants required to run the tour)
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to the event date at 11:59 PM
Enquiries:
Phone: +852 2639 9868
Email: [email protected]
Important Notes
- Registration & Spots: Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Offline Payments: For offline payments (PayMe or Bank Transfer), please include the event name, timeslot, participant's full Chinese name, and contact number in the payment record reference. Payment confirmation typically takes up to 5 working days, after which a confirmation email will be sent.
- Cancellation & Minimum Group Size: Minimum 8 participants. If the quota is not met, participants will be notified 3 days prior to the event and offered a full refund within 2 months or free entry to an equivalent activity.
- Check-in: Confirmed participants should arrive at the assembly point 15 minutes prior to the start time. Late arrivals will forfeit their spot.
- Recommended Apparel: Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and sports shoes.
- Audio Gear: We recommend bringing your own 3.5mm wired earphones for the tour receiver.
- Personal Items: Please bring weather protection (sun hat, sunglasses, umbrella) and at least 700ml of drinking water.
Terms & Conditions
- Under any circumstances, absentees will be considered to have voluntarily forfeited the activity and will not be granted rescheduling or other arrangements.
- Participants suffering from the following illnesses, including but not limited to fever, cough, common cold/flu, skin diseases, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are not recommended by the organizer to participate in this activity.
- Any participant who contracts any infectious disease specified in Schedule 1 of the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599, Laws of Hong Kong) cannot participate in this activity.
- On the day of the activity, in case of adverse weather conditions, please refer to the following adverse weather arrangements.
- Participants should ensure that the information provided is true and accurate. If the activity is cancelled or postponed due to adverse weather, participants will be notified by phone, email, or SMS. Please pay attention to such notifications.
- Please take good care of personal belongings. Any loss or damage incurred shall be borne by the participant.
- The activity is covered by public liability insurance. Participants are solely responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their applicable coverage, such as life, health, or other forms of insurance.
- Under all circumstances, participants must strictly follow the instructions of the organizer's staff.
- The itinerary of the activity may change due to adverse weather without prior notice. The organizer reserves the final right to make decisions regarding the activity.
