Route 22 - Pok Fu Lam Road (Béthanie Chapel)－Pok Fu Lam Road (Lady Ho Tung Hall)

Question 1

Route 22 - Points to Mention:

(Pok Fu Lam Road (Béthanie Chapel)－Pok Fu Lam Road (Lady Ho Tung Hall))

This section ends at Lady Ho Tung Hall

2 sites + 3 related topics - 7 minutes

Answer 1

1. Public health and medical services (optional)
2. Queen Mary Hospital (right)
3. Development of Chinese medicine and regulatory system of Chinese medicine practitioners in HK (optional)
4. Chinese Christian Cemetary (left)
5. Burial in Hong Kong (optional)

Question 2

Public Health and Medical Services
(Optional)
1. Introduction (4)
2. Governing Body (1)
3. Department of Health (2)
4. Hospital Authority (3)

2:30 (if completely presented)

Answer 2

1. Introduction: (4)
* Before we get to our next site, which is Queen Mary Hospital on your right, I would like to tell you about Hong Kong’s public healthcare system.
* It ensures high-quality, affordable medical services for all residents, regardless of social and economic background, race, or religion.
* Hong Kong’s healthcare system is highly subsidized, guaranteeing access to appropriate medical care without financial barriers.
* Today, 80% of Hong Kong residents use public medical services.

2. Governing Body: (1)
* The Food and Health Bureau is responsible for (3) formulating health policies, allocating resources, and guaranteeing lifelong access to healthcare for all Hong Kong citizens.

3. Department of Health: (2)
* The Department of Health implements healthcare policies and focuses on public health through medical services, disease prevention, and health promotion.
* It manages various clinics and provides subsidized services such as maternal and child care, child development assessments, student health programs, and elderly healthcare.

4. Hospital Authority: (3)
* The Hospital Authority oversees a wide network of facilities, including (3) 43 public hospitals, 49 specialist outpatient clinics, and 74 general outpatient clinics.
* It also manages Chinese medicine services and various community outreach programs.

Question 3

Queen Mary Hospital
1. Overview (3)
2. Specialities (4)
3. Facilities (2)
4. Historical Significance (1)

1:30 (if completely presented)

Answer 3

1. Overview: (3)
* Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) on your right is a major public hospital located in Pok Fu Lam.
* It is also the largest district general public hospital in Hong Kong.
* Established in 1937, it serves as a leading medical institution and as a teaching hospital for the University of Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry.

2. Specialties: (4)
* QMH is renowned for its expertise in organ transplants, neurosurgery, cardiology, and oncology.
* It is a designated trauma center and a hub for medical research in Hong Kong.
* Since July 2003, QMH has been Hong Kong’s designated liver transplant centre, offering world-class transplant services.
* In July 2008, it also became the only center in the city for heart, heart-lung transplants, and paediatric cardiac surgery.

3. Facilities: (2)
* The hospital has over 1,700 beds, advanced medical technology, and state-of-the-art operating theaters.
* Newly redeveloped blocks are now operational to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

4. Historical Significance: (1)
* Named after Queen Mary, wife of King George V, the hospital was built to improve public healthcare and continues to be a critical part of Hong Kong’s medical system.

Question 4

Development of Chinese Medicine and Regulatory System of Chinese Medicin
(optional)
1. Overview (4)
2. Regulation & Standardization (4)
3. Conclusion (1)

2:15 (if completely presented)

Answer 4

1. Overview: (4)
* Chinese medicine is a key part of Chinese culture and has long supported health through prevention, treatment, and wellness.
* It has a strong presence in Hong Kong and remains popular today.
* Since 1997, the government has promoted its integration with modern medicine—focusing on professional training, research, and standardized practices.
* The Hospital Authority runs Chinese Medicine Clinics that offer subsidized services, and also support research and practitioner training.

2. Regulation & Standardization: (4)
* In 1999, the Chinese Medicine Ordinance was introduced to regulate safety and quality.
* The Chinese Medicine Council manages registration for both practitioners and herbal products, including proprietary Chinese medicines, which must be approved before sale.
* Only registered practitioners can legally provide services, and all medicines must meet strict safety standards.
* Today, three universities offer full-time Chinese medicine degrees, helping ensure its future.

3. Conclusion: (1)
* Thanks to the government’s support, Chinese medicine continues to grow alongside Western medicine, creating a more integrated and holistic healthcare system for Hong Kong.

Question 5

Chinese Christian Cemetary
1. Established (2)
2. Structure (4)
3. Burial Costs (2)
4. Tourist Tip (2)

1:45 minutes (if completely presented)

Answer 5

1. Established: (2)
* The Pok Fu Lam Road Chinese Permanent Cemetery was established in 1882 by the Chinese Christian Churches Union.
* It was built to meet the burial needs of Chinese Christians in Hong Kong, offering a respectful and culturally appropriate final resting place for the community.
* Services include burial plots, columbarium spaces, and the Garden of Remembrance in the Memorial Park for the ashes of cremated believers.

2. Structure: (4)
* The cemetery is built on terraced hillsides with winding staircases and sea and landscape views.
* Designed according to Feng Shui principles, graves face the water to bring good fortune to descendants.
* It once had only permanent plots, but due to space limits, a rental system was introduced.
* Now, it includes both permanent and temporary graves, blending tradition with practicality.

3. Burial Costs: (2)
* For non-members of the Chinese Christian Churches Union, a 10-year rental plot costs HKD 360,000, with a renewal fee of HKD 240,000.
* Members receive a 50% discount, making it more affordable for those within the church community.

Question 6

Burial in Hong Kong
(optional)
1. Traditional Burial (3)
2. Cremation (2)
3. Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (3)
4. Green Burials (2)

2:30 (if completely presented)

Answer 6

1. Traditional Burial: (3)
* Chinese burial customs traditionally favor permanent interment as a way of honoring ancestors.
* However, due to severe land scarcity, Hong Kong enforces strict burial regulations.
* In government-run cemeteries, most burials require exhumation after six years, with remains then relocated or cremated.

2. Cremation: (2)
* Cremation has become the most common practice in Hong Kong due to limited burial space.
* Ashes are typically placed in columbaria—either public or private—or scattered at designated sites like the Gardens of Remembrance or at sea.

3. Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD): (3)
* The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) provides burial and cremation services for bodies and bones.
* The government operates six crematoriums and eleven public columbaria.
* There are also thirteen memorial gardens and ten public cemeteries.

4. Green Burials: (2)
* The Hong Kong government actively promotes eco-friendly “green burials”, which include scattering ashes in gardens or at sea.
* These options help reduce land usage and align with sustainability goals.