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Jul 11, 20222 min read

Zheng He and China’s National Maritime Day

China National Maritime Day, officially referred to as Maritime Day of China is celebrated July 11, 2005, commemorating marked Zheng He's fi

Apr 14, 20224 min read

The Ultimate Travel Guide of "Eastern Pirateland" in the Early 19th Century

When we think of pirates, we picture a man with a hook and a parrot. Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean, Blackbeard and Long...

Mar 25, 20223 min read

The Ultimate Travel Guide of Guangzhou in the Late 18th Century

HKMM Travel Guide: The ultimate travel guide of Guangzhou in the late 18th century

Mar 10, 20223 min read

Trading China: Paintings of the Porcelain Production Process in the Qing Dynasty

During the 18th century, from the entry of European traders into China, an enormous export market for fine Chinese porcelain was opened....

Mar 9, 20222 min read

Beyond Sailing: Chinese Junks in Hong Kong

Chinese junks played a significant role in maritime transportation in Hong Kong’s early days and facilitated the development of local...

Feb 16, 20222 min read

Pacifying the South China Sea

Before being acquired for Hong Kong Maritime Museum's Collection in 2004, this 18-meters scroll had been in France for over 100 years....