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Stanley Military Cemetary
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Stanley Military Cemetery is situated near St. Stephen Bay in Stanley, Hong Kong. It is the only military cemetery at the early colonial era. Stanley Military Cemetery is a tranquil and well-tended cemetery for the graves of the mainly British military that died in Hong Kong after the mid-1840s. Most moving are the graves of soldiers and families who were killed during World War II Fall of Hong Kong in 1941 and the succeeding Japanese occupation.
This peaceful cemetery is a significant reminder of a painful part of Hong Kong's history. Head south away from the crowds of Stanley Market. The cemetery is roughly triangular in shape and stands on ground rising harshly from the road side. It is approached by a flight of steps leading up to the Cross of Sacrifice with steep grassy slopes on either side.
China is a popular travel destination for visitors and globe trotters from all over the world who appreciate its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, delicious local cuisine, hospitality and safety.
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